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Roofing is a Great Career
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, Partner RoofersCoffeeShop. The first step is to get into the roofing industry. When I graduated from University of Portland in 1986, I had no idea I would have the wonderful career in roofing that I have experienced. In fact, if you talk to most roofing professionals who ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Sashco
Sashco takes pride in building products that work, last, and outperform the competition. RoofersCoffeeShop, the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome Sashco. Known for Through the ROOF! ® , Lexel, and Mor-Flexx products, Sashco manufactures sealants that work while also providing installation ...
Report States 2019 Growth Expected to Hold Steady
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. While growth is expected during the next year, it’s time to start thinking about and preparing for the next economic downturn, which could happen in 12-24 months according to the report. FMI Corporation, a leading provider of management consulting and investment banking services to engineering and ...
5 Tips Every Business Owner Needs to Follow
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s how you can get out of the tactical, day-to-day grind and transform the way you see your business. Chances are you started your roofing business because of your love for the craft. As your business grows and becomes more successful, you might find ...
Leading Ridge Vent available to purchase online
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, Partner RoofersCoffeeShop. Roof Saver Ridge Vent available through e-commerce. For many smaller manufacturers establishing a national footprint is not always easy. Roof Saver®, the environmentally friendly rolled ridge vent manufactured by Blocksom & Co. has been in the market for close to twenty years and has developed ...
Building the Case for Keeping Craft Alive
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Saving our trades needs to be a top priority for everyone in the industry. We’ve heard it over and over. It’s one of the biggest issues facing our industry. Most of you are experiencing first-hand the challenge of finding labor. RCS Partner, CertainTeed has ...
Roofers and Health Insurance: Why So Many Remain Uninsured
By Suzanne Potter, Freelance Writer for RoofersCoffeeShop. Roofers, and construction workers in general, are less likely than many other professions to have health insurance. With an ongoing labor shortage in construction, roofing professionals are looking at what can be done to attract more labor to the roofing industry. One key area ...
Marketing Construction Careers to Generation Z
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The goal of the recent Build California campaign is to change perceptions of a career in construction and encourage youth to enter the workforce. The recently launched Build California campaign was spearheaded by Associated General Contractors of California with support form large construction firms with the ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes GCP Applied Technologies
GCP Applied Technologies is a company with a rich history in construction materials. RoofersCoffeeShop, the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome GCP Applied Technologies. In 2016, GCP Applied Technologies (formerly Grace Construction Products) became an independent operating company from W. R. ...
RCMA Technical Director Chadwick Collins Talks Coatings with RCS
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Roof coatings are becoming a more popular option for building owners. Have you noticed that an increasing number of building owners are choosing roof coatings and restoration systems as a solution for their facilities? To learn more about the growing trend, I recently spoke with Chadwick ...
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