Guest Blog
What Qualities Does a Safety Leader Possess?
By Morgan Minter, WTI. It's important for organizations to designate strong safety leaders to reach their safety goals and implement a safety culture. When you think of a strong safety leader within your organization, what qualities or attributes does that person possess that makes them successful? Typically, we think ...
We Remember and Support Our Heroes
By Chris Hill, SRS Distribution. September 11th is a day of remembrance and reflection on one of our nation’s most historic tragedies. Not only was it tragic for the 2,977 individuals who lost their lives in the attacks, but also for the brave men and women who stepped up ...
Simplify Measuring for Metal Roofing With These Tips
By McElroy Metal. Measuring a roof for metal roofing needn’t be stressful or complicated. Measuring a roof for metal roofing can be tricky when taking into account multiple pitches and angles coupled with the fact that many homes don’t have a perfectly square roof. Despite this, there is no need for discouragement. ...
How to Start (or Grow) a True Service Department (Part 3 & 4)
Building a service department requires “selling” services, being customer focused and staffing organically. By Greg Hayne, Roof Management. Part 3 – “10 easy steps”…NOT! When contractors approach us to talk about how to grow their service departments we usually start by reviewing with them the information we presented in Parts 1 and 2 ...
How to Know When to Turn a Roof Over to Waterproofers
By Richard Spreen, President, Decktight Roofing Services, Inc. and Shredded Tire, Inc. Changes in waterproofing occupied conditioned spaces (what used to be known as roofs) in the roofing industry. Richard Spreen has worked as a roofing contractor for the last 32 years. Located in Miami, Florida, Spreen has seen ...
Social Distancing on the Roof
By Don Garno, Custom-Fabrication Product Manager, Duro-Last. Safely practice social distancing while still being productive and efficient. As construction projects across the country pick up and crews return to the rooftop, many are concerned about how to safely practice social distancing during the pandemic while still being productive and efficient. The ...
3 Surprising Facts About This Year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season
By Trisha VanBuren, Critical Response Specialist, EagleView. As storm season records continue to break everywhere, here’s what you need to know to stay on top of the latest news. Storm season records are being broken all across the globe. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has already entered the double digits of named ...
Lack of Protection Can Tarnish Your Brand
By Cole Stanton, Director of Education and AED Specification, ICP Group. Protecting customers’ property as well as the health and safety of occupants is more important than ever for contractors in light of the pandemic. You spend your dollars promoting your brand and to build awareness in your solid and trustworthy ...
Prepare Your Business and Job Sites for Virtual Inspections With These Tips
By Justin Finneran, CertainTeed. Virtual inspections are becoming commonplace, especially as COVID-19 continues to be an issue. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, contractors and builders alike have been forced to adjust to taking many precautions, including virtual inspections. As we continue to maneuver through life with COVID-19 and the ever-changing ...
10 Safety Tips to Remember When Operating a Portable Rollforming Machine
By New Tech Machinery. Knowing the best practices when using a portable rollforming machine can help keep employees safe. There can be significant risks for those who aren’t familiar with the proper safety steps to take when operating portable rollforming machinery and equipment. In this article we outline the best safety practices ...
