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Join us on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 1 PM EDT to celebrate our incredible volunteer leaders and outstanding chapters during the virtual 2020 IIBEC Awards Ceremony! We will be making the inaugural presentation of the Joshua J. Summers Outstanding Educator Award, and honoring not one, but two Lifetime Achievement ... Read More

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has named Miriam Higginbotham as its new Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Director. In this role, Higginbotham will serve as ARMA’s primary resource for identifying, monitoring, and recommending/implementing action on HSE regulatory and legislative issues of importance to the asphalt roofing industry. She will be ... Read More

By Cole Stanton, ICP Group. 30% of employees have reported witnessing a co-worker leave the bathroom without washing their hands. Here’s how you can reduce the spread of infection. It has never been more important to disinfect your home and workplace than it is now. A single doorknob, for instance, can ... Read More

By: Mike Gwizdala, EXCEPTIONAL Metals General Manager. Having a metal roof for your business has become a popular trend for contractors for the many benefits it provides environmentally and economically. There are a variety of metal panel products available to support sustainability, including longer lifespans, recyclable metal roof and wall panels, energy ... Read More

Construction Management Schools are encouraged to participate. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), is proud to announce the launch of its 7th annual student competition. This well-known event will take place during the April 2021 International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. Roofing professionals are encouraged ... Read More

By Jeff Shrum, Information Technology Manager, Duro-Last. Tips to help companies and individuals navigate these uncharted territories and stay safe while working remotely. As businesses rushed to comply with Executive Orders or simply for ensuring the safety of their employees during their response to COVID-19, a target-rich environment was offered to ... Read More

By National Roofing Contractors Association. Grant will support the development of safer ladder designs and research exploring the various risk factors associated with ladder falls. Ladders are a central component of the safety measures needed to help prevent falls, one of the most common job-site injuries in the U.S. According to www.constructiondive.com, ... Read More

S2:E38 This week on Roofing Road Trips, Heidi visits with Darci Kunard from Franklin International/Titebond about new product launches. Established in 1935, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the U.S. and well known for its Titebond brand. Darci, an experienced marketer ... Read More

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Darci Kunard, Senior Product Manager of DuraMaster. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello, and welcome to another Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. This is Heidi Ellsworth, a partner with RoofersCoffeeShop. And ... Read More

By General Coatings Manufacturing. By the time your customers notice their roof is having problems, the damage could be more extensive than they realize. Cracks, holes and chipping happen slowly over time. Once air and water are allowed to penetrate into the building, they can cause severe damage to the attic, walls, ... Read More

How To Choose The Right Roofing Tear-Off Shovel The most challenging decision isn’t whether or not you need a tear-off shovel, but rather which one is right for raising efficiency and keeping your roofing crew happy. What's Included in This Essential Guide? How to Choose the Right Roofing Shovel for Your Crew Pros & ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Be sure that the software company you choose has a proven track record. Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that helps roofing contractors ask the right questions when it is time to choose software ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Roofing has been a rewarding and lucrative career choice for this woman. We’ve been hearing a lot about the need for diversity in the workplace and it’s especially important in the roofing industry, where women make up such a small percentage of the workforce. There is ... Read More

OSHA does not force companies to purchase shoes for its employees but requires companies to ensure its employees are wearing the appropriate footwear. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that almost 5% of nonfatal workplace accidents requiring time off are foot related. On construction sites, footwear serves two purposes: ... Read More

Exclusive partnership leverages AI to boost virtual property inspection quality while lowering costs. EagleView, a leading technology provider of aerial imagery, data analytics and GIS solutions today announced an exclusive property inspection partnership with Skydio, a leading U.S drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology for automated residential roof ... Read More