Guest Blog
Empower Field Leaders for More Successful Projects
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The role of the field foreman is of vital importance for overall project performance, crew management and more. Roofing companies, projects and services vary in size and complexity. While some projects may be under one hundred thousand dollars in size, others can reach the multi-millions. However, ...
5 Strategies for Better Time Management
By ABC Supply. Do you feel like there’s never enough time to get it all done? Implement these techniques and do more in less time. If you’re a contractor, chances are good that you’re constantly going from one job to the next, getting an influx of emails and managing ...
Critical Differences Between Productivity and Efficiency
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Productivity and efficiency are not interchangeable words. In order to correctly analyze your company’s performance, be sure to understand their differing meanings. When I am reviewing a client’s operations, I am often asked, “Aren’t productivity and efficiency the same thing?" Overtime, these words have been confused ...
Minnie Robles of ATAS International Receives Award
An active member of ARCA and NWIR, Minnie was awarded Volunteer of the Year for her enthusiasm and hard work. Minnie Robles, CSI, the Arizona and southern Nevada product representative for ATAS International, received the 2020 Volunteer of the Year award from the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA). She is an ...
Six Steps to Stay on Schedule No Matter What
By Lynn Connors, GCP Applied Technologies. Accelerate your project workflow with these effective strategies designed for the COVID era and beyond. While delays were magnified in 2020 due to COVID-19, construction projects have always been prone to obstructions. Delays could be caused for a myriad of reasons, including unworkable weather ...
Polyglass Releases Time-Trial Videos Demonstrating Time and Labor Savings with Polyglass Products
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, recently conducted a series of time-trials comparing the installation times for various configurations of their products. These four time-trial videos demonstrate that by using either a full or hybrid self-adhered system, contractors can save time and money on the labor ...
Inform Yourself and Your Employees About These COVID Safety Measures
By Midwest Roofing Contractors Association. Download this checklist to ensure safety in the workplace, both in the field and the office. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the country, business owners are increasingly concerned about keeping their employees safe while at work. Due to the pandemic’s growing status, those ...
On Demand: How to Build a Local Brand With Strength
By Kelley Quader, Leap. Attract high-performing workers with your company culture and sales leadership. Recently, Ryan Groth, Founder of Sales Transformation Group, hosted a free webinar titled: Ryan’s 5 Keys to Building a Retail Sales Organization with a Strong Local Brand. Ryan has been working with owners and sales leaders in the ...
An Inside Look at How CertainTeed Develops Their Cool Roof Shingles
By Todd Dinoia, CertainTeed LLC. Everything you need to know about solar reflective (cool roof) shingles, including legal guidelines and how to get them into customer’s hands. When homeowners are faced with deciding their home’s exterior design, they usually need to find a balance between personal aesthetic desires and staying ...
A Gift to All RCAW Members
By Tracey Prociw, RCAW. RCAW Executive Director, Tracey Prociw wishes members happy holidays with exciting additions for all memberships. The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) has some very exciting news to share with members this holiday season. RCAW has been formally set up on the CustomFin financing platform, through ...
