Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor
Elmer W. Davis Roofing Wins Tremco U.S. Contractor of the Year for Second Year in a Row
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The Rochester, New York-based roofing company was recognized for outstanding workmanship and quality of installations of Tremco Roofing projects. Quality and workmanship have always been important to Elmer W. Davis Roofing, which has been installing commercial roofing systems since 1936. “It’s a true ...
Letting Customers Know ‘Our Teams Are Here For You’ – Gibraltar Building Accessories
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Around the country, employees of the Building Accessories Division of Gibraltar are working to keep business flowing for contractors. The last few months have been trying times for contractors as they navigate all the changes required to remain operational during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s during times like ...
What Are You Doing to Recruit Workers?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. This Arizona roofing contractor wrote an article for his local newspaper. When I saw this article in the Queen Creek Independent written by Justin Loflin, owner of Efficient Roofing in Apache Junction, Arizona, I thought that this was a great idea and wanted to ...
Generous Shingle Donation Gives Beacon of Hope Runner Up a New Roof
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Minnesota veteran was struggling to save for a new roof because of son’s expensive medication. Beacon Building Products launched their Beacon of Hope program as a way to give back to veterans who have served our country. They team up with veteran-friendly roofing companies to deliver ...
COVID-19 is No Match for Shockwave
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Shockwave is registered and approved on the EPA N-List for use against coronavirus. Following the CDC guidelines for safe worksites has presented a whole new perspective on clean in the roofing industry. Workers not only must maintain distance on the job, but everything they touch or ...
Top June Stories: National Survey Results, Creative Manufacturing
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Our top two stories on RCS last month were from SRS Distribution. Coming in first was an article we wrote about their TopShield® line of products and how the company stands behind the brand. Close on ...
Roofing Industry Supports Tax Credits in Response to Economic Impact of COVID-19
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. NRCA is supporting a proposal from Standard Industries for tax incentives to stimulate demand for construction. Standard Industries, the parent company of GAF, is proposing that the federal government consider a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of improvements to residential and commercial buildings. ...
Creating a Culture of Contractor Success
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The team at SRS is always open to exploring opportunities that can add value for contractors. SRS Distribution’s John DeRosa joined RCS Partner Heidi J. Ellsworth for Coffee Conversations this spring and it was an illuminating conversation about how SRS and John work tirelessly to add ...
Captives Make Sense for Many Contractors
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Captive insurance delivers benefits and sometimes even profits for contractors. Captive insurance is when a group of contractors come together to form their own insurance company to manage their risk for things like workers compensation, general liability and automotive coverage. A captive insurance company finances that ...
Talk with Your Trusted Advisors Before Adding a New Product or Solution
RCS Influencers Seth and Ashley Pietsch say that you should consider how new products or technologies could impact your risk. Editor’s note: The following is an interview with Ashley and Seth Pietsch of Integrity Insurance as they share their thoughts on online ordering. You can watch the video or scroll ...
