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The Value of Diversity and Inclusion Councils
By Johns Manville. Johns Manville launches a Diversity and Inclusion initiative by rolling out two employee resource groups. Johns Manville values both diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We know that diversity is not only critical for the long-term success of the company but the industry as a whole. ...
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women on the Roof
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate some women-led businesses in the roofing. Roofing is an overwhelmingly male occupation. Whether contractor or crew, the majority of workers are typically men. The U.S. Department of Labor considers roofing a male-dominated profession, but that doesn’t mean women ...
Polyglass Celebrates Women in the Roofing Industry During Women’s History Month
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, is celebrating women in the roofing industry during Women’s History Month by highlighting women throughout different roles in the company. Women’s History Month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture, society and has been observed annually in March in the United ...
5 Lessons to Learn From Ethelmae Humphreys’ Life
By Melissa Dunson. A testament to a life well-lived is when a person can live to be nearly 95 years old and the world still thinks you were gone too soon. With the 2021 year-end passing of longtime TAMKO Chairman Emerita Ethelmae Humphreys, called “the matriarch of the roofing ...
SRS Distribution Brings Exclusive Resources and Opportunities for Latinos during the 2022 International Roofing Expo
SRS Distribution will be located at booth #2437 and the SRS Distribution Para Latinos Lounge at booth #1937. SRS Distribution Inc., a leader in the building products distribution industry, is proud to announce its participation at the upcoming International Roofing Expo in New Orleans with two exhibitor booths, one exclusively dedicated ...
DEI Committee Recognizes Important November Commemorations
By National Women in Roofing (NWIR). Veterans Day, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day and Native American Heritage Day are all valued by the organization. In January 2021, National Women in Roofing (NWIR) added a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to its growing list of working committees. Since then, the DEI Committee ...
JM-er Jay Rogers on Teaching His Family About Hispanic Culture
By Johns Manville. JM is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with employee interviews about how they celebrate their Hispanic heritage. Superintendent for the Johns Manville Tucson, Arizona Alloy Shop and Maintenance Department Jay Rogers talks about how he and his wife work to celebrate and educate their family on ...
¡Los Celebramos!
By SRS Distribution. Join SRS Distribution in celebrating the history and cultural richness of the Hispanic and Latino community and their contributions to the construction and roofing industry. English At SRS Distribution Para Latinos, we are honored to join our great community of contractors in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month, ...
JM Actively Promotes Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
By Johns Manville. Learn how Johns Manville fosters an inclusive work environment that retains develops and attracts a diverse workforce. Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in the workplace is crucial for the long-term success of any company. Johns Manville definitely understands that a commitment to treating all employees with dignity and ...
ATAS Hosts Campers for Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls
On June 23, 2021, ATAS hosted a group of 19 girls and several adult camp volunteers at their headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They toured two of ATAS’ manufacturing facilities and learned about the products being manufactured, and how they contribute to a sustainable building envelope. A highlight of the ...
