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Embrace Diversity, Technology and the Next Generation of Roofers

June 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Login to the Western Roofing Expo on July 15, 2020, to learn how to attract and retain talent amidst a growing labor shortage. As everyone adjusts to the “new normal” caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, there are many changes to how people are conducting business and how ...

Over 20 Opportunities to Learn Virtually

June 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Western Roofing Expo is going virtual, as are the educational sessions! The Coronavirus has created a “new normal” for everyone in terms of how business is conducted. Teleworking has forced us to communicate virtually with one another, which has proven to be successful over the ...

Mark Your Calendars for June 12-14, 2020

June 10, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo is going virtual! For three days, June 12-14, 2020, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting exhibitors, educational sessions, a keynote speaker, and the CEO roundtable at their 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo. Although ...

Head to Western Roofing Expo, Virtually

June 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Who’s ready to launch into the virtual Western Roofing Expo on July 1-15, 2020? Whether you’re at home or working in your office July 1-15, 2020, join Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) for their first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo (VWRE). Due to travel bans and ...

Healthcare Hero Wins New Roof

May 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Companies collaborate to provide a deserving mother of four, working three jobs, with a brand new roof. A healthcare worker in Tri-Cities, Washington is the winner of a free roof thanks to a local roofing company’s giveaway. Josh Shupe, the CEO of Black Diamond Roofing, partnered ...

ARMA Announces Accident Prevention Contest Winners

April 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 70 asphalt roofing manufacturer facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2019 Accident Prevention Contest were ...

Prospecting Tips for Growing Your Business in the Age of the Coronavirus

April 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Satta Sarmah Hightower. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how we live, work, and interact. Social distancing is now the norm, which means businesses must find new ways to engage customers. However, you can still nurture leads and hold consultations while following recommended distancing practices. You just have to be creative in your ...

The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 3

April 5, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how to create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of myths ...

Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 4: Inadequate Half-Sheet Fastening

April 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By GAF. When installing TPO or PVC, the corners and perimeters of a building require more fasteners than the field due to higher uplift pressures. In this segment of the Roofing it Right miniseries on the Top Ten Mistakes in Low Slope Roofing, GAF Senior Commercial Training Specialists Dave Scott and Wally ...