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Coronavirus Could Impact U.S. Construction Industry
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. With 30% of building product imports coming from China, expect to see some ripples in the roofing industry – especially in new construction. As if 2020 wasn’t bringing enough uncertainty with the ongoing labor shortage, tariff wars and an upcoming election to elect a new president, ...
Strategic Partnerships Podcast
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Owens Corning shares the importance of developing partnerships with suppliers and how they can help differentiate your company. For almost 25 years, Jon Gardner has been in the roofing industry and hasn’t looked back. He proudly explains, “Once you’re in the industry, you’re always in the ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes LEVERAGE
The company’s team of experienced professionals work with you to build a strong digital footprint in your local area, driving awareness, leads, and increased revenue for your roofing business. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome LEVERAGE. LEVERAGE is a ...
Survey Ranks Roofing as Most Physically Demanding Construction Trade
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The survey wanted to find the answer to “What sort of work is most physically grueling and what’s hardest to learn and master?” The company CraftJack, a contractor lead service, decided to conduct a survey to answer the question of what sort of work is the ...
Heidi J. Ellsworth Recognized with NWiR’s Inaugural W.O.R.L.D. Award
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The award honors a Woman of Outstanding Roofing Leadership and Distinction. The third annual National Women in Roofing Day was held on Sunday, February 2, 2020, prior to the start of the International Roofing Expo in Dallas. The day was filled with excellent presentations from outstanding ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes McElroy Metal
The company’s metal roofing, metal siding and metal panels provide everything contractors need for their next metal project. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome McElroy Metal. As an industry leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and substructural components, ...
Q & A with IB Roof Systems on New Line of Premium Acrylic and Silicone Coatings
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. RoofersCoffeeShop® sat down with IB Roof Systems CEO Jason Stanley for a preview of their new acrylic and silicone coatings offering. Throughout the years, IB Roof Systems has seen a lot of changes in low slope roofing and as roof restoration demand increases across the industry, ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2020 RCS Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrates its fourth year of giving back to the roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces the 2020 RCS Influencers. RCS Influencers contribute thoughts and wisdom monthly through interviews, videos and blogs on RoofersCoffeeShop concerning pertinent industry ...
Roofing Contractors Cited for Teen’s Fatal Fall
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. 15-year old worker fell to his death at a Cullman, Alabama worksite. Here at RCS, we try to focus on reporting on the latest industry trends, new technologies, products, services and the good that the industry does in their commitment to giving back. We typically avoid ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Equipter
The company’s innovative equipment improves productivity, profitability and professionalism. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information, and everyday business, is pleased to welcome Equipter. Equipter provides the RB4000 and other revolutionary equipment to roofing companies and other contractors with better time-saving tools they need to run more ...



