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Q4: Does it Fit the Roofing Company’s Employees, Processes or Workflow?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. If you're employees aren't involved in the process, you might have a harder time implementing the solution. 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 ...
Canada’s Economic Recovery Benefit (CERB) Behind Worker Shortage
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Owner of Advanced Roofing in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan is struggling to find workers and blames CERB. The CERB provides individuals with a $2,000 payment every four weeks for up to 24 weeks. In mid-June the government announced that it would be extended through the ...
Q3: Is the Software Scalable and Does it Allow Employees to Work Remotely?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The ability to work remotely has become more important than ever. 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 for their ...
A Smart Solution for Flat Commercial Roofs
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Video helps explain to building owners the benefits of SPF roof systems. Spray polyurethane foam-based roofs, or SPF for short, are not something that most building owners are familiar with. They may be familiar with asphalt-based roofing systems or single-ply options, but SPF might be new ...
Cotney Construction Law Encourages Industry to Give During Roofing Week
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. During Roofing Week 2020, Tuesday, August 25 is Giving Day and Cotney Construction Law is asking the industry to support the Roofing Alliance’s scholarship program. The roofing industry is filled with many big hearts who give back to their communities and the industry that they love. ...
Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Falls are by far the leading cause of death in the construction industry. The Bureau of Labor statistics reports that in 2018 there were 1008 construction deaths and 320 of those were from falls. To try to lower these number OSHA has created the ...
Meet Jennifer Wrightson, Answer Me This! Winner
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question, next week’s winner could be you! At RoofersCoffeeShop®, we love giveaways! We also love fun prizes and this giveaway won’t disappoint. One of our latest giveaways is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as part of their ...
SRS Distribution Helping Contractors Support Their Local Heroes
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. “One Family, One Fight” promotion is designed to help contractors close more sales while supporting their local first responders. SRS Distribution has created the “One Family, One Fight” promotion to reward first-responder homeowners with a $250 Amazon gift card as a thank you ...
Expert Tips on Breaking into Commercial Roofing
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Industry veterans share advice for residential roofing contractors who are interested in adding commercial roofing. Many roofing contractors get started in residential roofing and after a few years of success are interested in getting into the commercial side of the business. We decided to interview the ...
Looking for No-Cost Continuing Education Credits? S-5! Has You Covered
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Approved CEU classes are conveniently located online so you can take them at your leisure. One of the things that we miss about not being able to attend roofing industry events and conferences is the educational component. These conferences provide an opportunity to learn about what ...
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