Guest Blog
Scholarships are Needed More than Ever
By RCASoCal. Since 1993 our scholarship program has awarded over $200,000 to family members of our member-companies in support of their passions and dreams. With this success in mind, we want to build on our scholarship legacy by holding our 1st Annual Clay Shoot fundraiser! The Clay Shoot will be held Friday, ...
5 Ways to Keep Up In The Busy Season: Tips for the Roofing Industry
By Trimble. It’s warming up, and that means busy season for many contractors—especially in the roofing industry. Whether you’re excited to take on the challenges of a heavy workload, or dreading the long days to come, staying on top of your management tasks and communication with clients and workers is key to ...
The Different Types of Bid Protests
By Cotney Construction Law. At some point, most construction companies will lose out on a bid. If your company’s bid did not win, and after a requested debrief, you find that the awarding entity was not fair in the decision making, then you can proceed by protesting the bid. There are three ...
Choosing a Name for Your Roofing Business & Great Roofing Business Names
By IKO. How to choose a name for your roofing business can be a challenge as well as a great opportunity. We’ll help you make the right decision by discussing the following: What’s unique about your roofing company? How to come up with names for your roofing business. How to ensure your name is unique. Roofing ...
RCS Roofing Influencer Mike Hicks Shares a Special Mother's Day Tribute
A Mother's Day Tribute from Mike Hicks, Hick's Industrial Roofing First, I want to give credit to Susi Cox, my Director of Business Development, and wife of my director of Service and Maintenance for the inspiration for this tribute to the very rare women that stick with us roofers through the ...
Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Care and Data
By Chris Alberts, WSRCA. With the recent National Prescription Take Back Day, the Department of Labor released new information on what we have learned about the opioid crisis and how we are improving our effectiveness in overcoming its challenges. In 2017, President Donald Trump’s administration declared the opioid epidemic a national public ...
What Causes Gutters to Clog?
By Chelsea Welsh, Gutter Helmet. One commonly asked (but still vexing) question asked by homeowners about gutters is this: why do gutters get clogged? While there are various factors that can affect the performance of their gutter system and cause clogs, but the short answer is this: because they’re flawed. Gutters with drainage ...
How to Develop a Successful On-the-Job Safety Program for Your Roofing Business
By EagleView. From May 6–10, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hosting its annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This voluntary event encourages employers, particularly those in the construction industry, to talk to employees about workplace hazards and develop strong on-the-job safety programs. According to the Bureau of ...
Balancing Act: Ensuring Good Attic Ventilation
By GCP Applied Technologies. Good attic ventilation is just one component of a wider strategy for reducing the chance of ice dams, as well as other moisture problems. Whether working on a residential or commercial structure, ventilation is especially important in situations where poor air sealing lets heat and moisture from inside ...
Climate Change Calls For More Durable Homes
By Renee Ramey. From stronger materials to better building practices, demand for greater resiliency is growing. At the start of this year, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) predicted this would be the year when the concept of the “durable home” will become reality. Unfortunately, it’s a fact that many homeowners throughout the country ...
