Guest Blog
Putting Heads and Hearts Together to Help a Family in Need
Companies and neighbors are donating money, labor and supplies to repair a failing roof. A family in need, adversely affected by COVID-19 and living under a roof in disrepair, is getting a helping hand. National Women in Roofing (NWIR) South Florida is honored to be spearheading a relief effort for the ...
3 Factors Impacting the Post-COVID Workspace
By Amanda Dodge, CertainTeed. Understand what the future of interior office design looks like and how to prepare for it. Many companies are doing their best to survive the current pandemic and economic uncertainty, while others are looking towards the future. As businesses begin to reopen across the country, it’s important to ...
The Future of Commercial/Industrial Retrofit Roofing is Clear
By Dale Nelson, President, Roof Hugger, LLC. According to my crystal ball, solar panels will be the new addition to standing seam roofs. Roofs have a difficult job, which many people don’t realize. They serve as sacrificial, watertight barriers that protect us from the elements: sun, wind, rain, snow, heat and ...
Recognizing Excellence for the 14th Time
By Marco Industries. Rural Builder readers nominate Marco Industries for the Gold Key of Excellence Award. Marco Industries was named a Gold Key of Excellence Award winner by readers of Rural Builder Magazine for the 14th time. Of the 100 companies nominated for this award, only the top 10 percent receive the ...
Congress Approves Additional Time for PPP Loan Forgiveness
By Gary Thill. Roofing professionals now have extra time and more flexibility to use PPP funds. New guidance regarding the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loan forgiveness was announced by the federal government. The amount of time and flexibility to use these funds is being extended based on new legislation. This information is ...
Roof Recover with McElroy Metal Symmetrical Standing Seam System Solves 20-Year-Old Leaking Issues
By McElroy Metal. It takes a special roofer to agree to recover a 20-year-old roof that’s been leaking since it was installed. Armed with his own roll former that produces McElroy Metal’s 238T symmetrical standing seam panel, Marty May is that kind of special. May, the Chief Manager at Architectural Paneling LLC of ...
Expert Estimating Part III - Determining Gross Profit and Your Strategy for Selling
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Roofing profits start with a solid estimate. In Part I, of this Expert Estimating series reviewed how the estimating process begins, the benefits of well-trained estimators and the importance of having strong processes and procedures. In Part II, we covered how to determine your costs and how ...
Be Ready for the Unexpected During Covid 19
By Monica Vornbrock, Marketing and Design Solutions. Tips for making sure your business is ready to survive and thrive. The unexpected introduction of COVID-19 into our lives, has brought with it a plethora of concerns for roofing contractors and industry professionals all across the country. In this blog we will address some ...
Accepting What You Cannot Control
By Rob Haddock, CEO & Founder of S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd. Six words that best describe the last 60 days. Success comes from shifting thinking and redirecting activities to find opportunity. The day-to-day has drastically changed and left many of us working remotely and by ourselves. We are trying to figure ...
Tips for Shifting Your Focus to Recession-Proof Roofing Work
By Stormseal. With storm season approaching and residential work slowing, these four steps will help prepare your roofing company for storm response work. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) shared in a recent members’ update that contractors are reporting a downturn in residential work, except for storm response work. The coronavirus pandemic has ...
