Guest Blog
As the Construction Industry Returns to Work, What Now?
By Richard V. Blystone, Cotney Construction Law. Guidance for employers in the construction industry to keep workers protected and help prevent infection. You may have furloughed workers, laid them off, terminated them or otherwise reduced your workforce, in response to the pandemic. As restrictions are lifted, and things slowly return to a ...
How Nearmappers are Staying Apart While Working Together and Having Fun
By Nearmap. Our global team shares observations and insights as we adjust to this new normal. The current pandemic has affected all of us in unique ways. We decided to share our experiences as we navigate these unprecedented times from the bedrooms, kitchen tables, back decks and yoga mat offices (yes, they're ...
Employee Sponsors Ensure Apprentices Succeed
By Amie L. Grant, Maleah Evans, Maureen Greeves and Rick Mosholder, WTI. A program unique to the roofing industry and designed specifically to address the shortage of skilled labor. The WTI Apprenticeship Program is an accredited program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Unique to the roofing industry, it includes ...
The Catalyst for Pushing Our Industry Forward
By Chris Falasco, COO/President, Endeavor Exteriors. Focus on the opportunities instead of the hardships. In October of 2008, the start of the financial crisis was well underway. It was a crisis brought on by a period of over exuberance in the financial industry and one that caused massive ripple effects in our ...
May 2020 Letter from Colorado Roofing Association President
By Jeff Johnston, CRA President. CRA president shares about difficulties faced due to COVID-19 and ideas on how to strengthen membership requirements. I am writing this today with a positive and optimistic attitude that our state, cities and counties will start to open slowly, but consistently through this month. We all need ...
Tips to Master Virtual Selling While Working Remotely
By Justin Finneran, CertainTeed. Discover new ways to reach and influence potential customers without meeting face-to-face. It’s no secret that politicians, business leaders and salespeople have all mastered the art of persuasion. Without this skill, it is likely they would have difficulty achieving success. Persuasion is an art that encourages others to ...
Show Subcontractors Appreciation With the RB4000
By Equipter. Learn the benefits of investing in the RB4000 and how it shows your subs that you value the work they do. Roofing subcontractors are valuable to construction companies, even if they aren’t employees. Show your appreciation for subcontractors by investing in the RB4000. Whether you’re in residential or commercial construction, ...
One More Reason to Love Metal Roofing
By Marco Industries. An extended tax credit on metal roofs means good news for contractors and potential customers. There are many benefits of metal roofing, which you no doubt promote in order to help boost business. For many metal roof installers, the quality performance and warranties Marco Industries’ products provide ...
How do you Know if Your Service Calls are Profitable?
Follow this formula to see what your profit margins are on each type of service call. If you are in the service business, your job is to take care of your customers. But you are also a business that needs to make money so it’s important to understand the different types ...
5 Shortcomings to be Aware of With Retrofit Roofing
By Roof Hugger. Learn the common methods, do’s and don’ts of retrofit roofing. Metal roofs can be retrofitted in a variety of ways. However, many methods are not considered to be structurally correct and are subject to fail because they cannot withstand wind uplift or drift loads for snow. Our Roof Hugger ...
