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Giving Back To The Industry
By Rod Petrick, President, Ridgeworth Roofing Co., Inc. My dad gave me some of the greatest advice that has inspired me throughout my professional life. I have spent my entire professional life in the roofing industry. Becoming involved in 1975, over the span of 45 years, I transitioned from an apprentice roofer ...
NTCCC Applauds Federal Initiative to Establish COVID-19 Response Construction Sector Advisory Group
The National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NTCCC) is thanking the federal government for establishing a joint government-industry advisory group to deal with construction sector challenges in light of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Trade contractors are facing multiple challenges in light of this pandemic,” said Sandra Skivsky, Chair of ...
Summer Camps Inspire the Future Workforce
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Gear up for summer with construction summer camps offered by Auburn University. Before we know it, summer will be here. So now is the time to start planning ahead and registering for summer camps! The Roofing Alliance is sharing two opportunities for the future workforce ...
Food Processing Facility Protects Employees & Customers with Roof Upgrade
By FiberTite. A food processing facility in Ontario, Canada, upgrades its leaking TPO roof with FiberTite® XT for added protection and peace of mind. A food manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada, had a 6-year-old thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof that was in drastic need of replacement. The roof of the facility was pushed ...
Forums Promote Community, Connectedness and Conversation
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. They may be “old school,” but forums are still a popular form of social media. For years, forums have served as platforms for people around the world to connect with others who share similar interests, whether it’s pets, race cars, technology, food, or roofing. One of ...
Canadian Building Owners Trust Duro-Last®
Owners and facility managers know that a Duro-Last roof can stand up to the Canadian elements. Duro-Last Roofing Systems are a popular choice for protecting a variety of buildings in Canada. Owners will appreciate the unique process of custom-fabricating the system in a factory-controlled environment, which means more watertight security with ...
Cold Weather Product Selector Guide by Tremco
With our unique systems and make-it-happen attitude, Tremco roofing can help contractors stay on the job all winter*, even if it’s more than 20°f below (-29°c) and keep facility managers from dealing with major roofing problems come spring. We have a range of cold weather solutions – metal, cold and ...
Exit Plan that Lets You Keep Working
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. If you’re tired of owning your own business but love roofing, this plan might be right for you. When you think of exit planning for your roofing company, do you envision retirement? Maybe you haven’t even thought of exit planning for your business. Often, owners don’t ...
Shingle Roofing Tools and Equipment that May Be Needed to Start a Roofing Company
By IKO. Disclaimer: It is incumbent upon the roofer to know and abide by all relevant safety regulations for his/her equipment and tools, and the use of such equipment and tools. What tools should a roofer have when they are starting their own business? Should you buy or rent? Editor's note: If you ...
Roofing Road Trips with Heidi: Visiting Canada
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. RoofersCoffeeShop® is loving Canada. In the spring of 2019, RoofersCoffeeShop headed out to Montreal, Canada to meet with the Canadian roofing industry as we launched our RCS services into Canada. Tim and I were on the road again, this time figuring out how to maneuver ...
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