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Top January Stories: The IRE and Journey
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Back in January, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) was on the forefront of everyone’s minds and it was obvious because our story on SRS Distribution bringing Journey to Gilley’s in Dallas was far and away the most popular. ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes ICP Building Solutions Group
ICP BSG specializes in manufacturing professional products for the building envelop, flooring and cementitious surfaces as well as sports surfaces. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome ICP Building Solutions Group. The company unites high performing, influential brands together, creating ...
Sherwin-Williams RLW: Making More with Metal
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear from a former Navy SEAL about the growth of metal roofing, why people are choosing metal, and training opportunities. Roofers shared they want to consume content the way they want and when they want, whether that’s reading the transcript before bed, listening to the podcast in ...
Touring Chernobyl Through a Roofer’s Eyes
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A nuclear disaster turns Soviet Union utopia into a ghost town in just a matter of days. Getting to see the world through a roofer’s eyes is pretty special, and takes us to so many amazing places. Ken Kelly, the President of Kelly Roofing, and also ...
Safety Starts with the Right Shoes
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Meet Brittany Randall, the brains behind the boot program that will outfit more than 500 feet in 2020. At Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI) they always put safety first and that goes right down to the shoes. Employees at WTI get new safety boots each year. With ...
Engagement with Safety Practices Improves Project Outcomes
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. A contractor’s approach to safety will help them be more competitive in the market and retain employees. A recent Dodge Data & Analytics SmartMarket Report titled “Safety Management in the Construction Industry 2020” finds that contractors continue to report benefits emerging when they engage their employees ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Estimating EDGE
The EDGE™ is the professional’s choice for all-in-one estimating and takeoff software. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information, and everyday business, is pleased to welcome Estimating EDGE. Estimating EDGE is the only software for commercial roofing companies that provides an end-to-end automated solution for takeoff and ...
Speak the Same Language as Your Customers
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. If you are marketing products and services to the Hispanic population, you need to speak their language. Many companies think that since the Hispanic population is shifting from immigration based to U.S. born, that more of those born in the U.S. would be speaking English. Meaning ...
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 ...
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