The operation has led to the arrest of 41 individuals, with 65 others still under investigation.

Read more: Interpol takes down 22,000 servers and IP addresses linked to cyberthreats

Despite our best efforts, we all get fatigued at work from time to time, so how can you best conserve physical and mental energy on the job?

Read more: Top tips to keep your work batteries charged and running

C-suite roles have changed significantly in the last decade, so how can a modern CEO upskill and stay ahead of the crowd?

Read more: Modern leadership and those crucial CEO skills

Rebecca Keenan discusses diversity, technology’s potential for real-world change and forging a career through mentorship, support and resilience.

Read more: Career ownership and the balance between guidance and autonomy

Networking is key to staying ahead of industry changes and trends in the fast-paced, often chaotic world of tech.

Read more: Networking tips for technology professionals

The pharma sector is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, therefore it can sometimes be a challenge to break into the industry.

Read more: Top tips for jump-starting a career in pharma

Open to students, parents and teachers, the STEM South West exhibition aims to inform school students about opportunities in STEM.

Read more: Can Ireland sustain its leadership in tech, pharma and engineering?

Well now, this certainly rocks the Apple cart.

Read more: Apple’s iOS 11 pips past 10.3 in just under a month

The funding is part of a total of €380m and falls under the Chips Joint Undertaking.

Read more: EU invests €133m in Dutch photonic chip plants

Starting November 11, TSMC plans to stop supplying 7 nm and smaller chips to Chinese companies working on AI processors and GPUs. "The move is reportedly to ensure it remains compliant with US export restrictions," reports The Register. From the report: This will not affect Chinese customers wanting 7 nm chips from TSMC for other applications such as mobile and communications, according to Nikkei, which said the overall impact on the chipmaker's revenue is likely to be minimal. TrendForce further cites another China-based source who claims the move was at the behest of the US Department of Commerce, which informed TSMC that any such shipments should not proceed unless approved and licensed by its BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security). We asked the agency for confirmation. Any moves by the silicon supremo is likely to be out of caution to pre-empt accusations from Washington that it isn't doing enough to prevent advanced technology from getting into the hands of Chinese entities that have been sanctioned. As TrendForce notes, it "highlights the foundry giant's delicate position in the global semiconductor supply chain amid the heating chip war between the world's two superpowers."

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Episode four of The Leaders’ Room’s season two features outgoing SAP Ireland managing director, Liam Ryan. This series is created in partnership with IDA Ireland.

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Many online shopping sites offer free international shipping, which can save you a fortune when shopping online! Here are 20.

ERICO® and TRUFAST® have teamed together to market the CADDY® PYRAMID family of rooftop pipe and equipment supports to the roofing market in North America.

Between strict energy codes and residing in a high-wind area, installing solar on a multi-roof family compound in Boulder, Colo. proved to be a challenge.

In this session, learn about an exciting new nationwide apprenticeship program that addresses the workforce shortage plaguing the roofing industry.

Revolutionary tool takes roofing contractor professionalism to a higher level.

Good leadership is the result of practicing good habits, from planning and visualizing realistic goals to effective communications.

The ABC Supply Pro Council provides 10 essential ideas to keep in mind for keeping your workers safe in 2021 and beyond.

OSHA and Noble Texas Builders have entered into a one-year partnership to enhance worker safety during construction at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – McAllen Independent School District Collegiate Academy in McAllen, Texas.

The founder and owner of Red Dog’s Roofing wants to encourage the next generation to explore the rewarding careers roofing has to offer.

Finding Her Footing on the Rooftop

S-5!'s new system boasts that it is quick and simple to install, lasts the life of the roof, maintains roof warranties and is less expensive than other mounting methods.

IPS Roofing Products' SmartVent features a shingle over design that makes roofing jobs quicker, easier and much more profitable.

Equipter's new dump container was designed to fit into tighter spaces than its larger counterparts, and is capable of holding up to 2,500 lbs.

In addition to its partnerships with Tradepost LLC and Stonecutter Ventures, Feazel is now offering GAF Energy's Timberline Solar Shingle.

The hiring of a new CFO and COO comes on the heels of Bone Dry Roofing's financial performance in 2023, which included revenue exceeding $183 million.

Job descriptions go well beyond helping you hire the right person. They can help with evaluation, overtime, and safety expectations.

TRUFAST expanded its TubeSeal self-sealing fasteners with the Thermal-Grip TubeSeal, designed for insulation attachment over air barriers or WRBs; available in various lengths and pre-assembled options for all climates.

Patented Tubos pipe extensions are now available in 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-inch diameters to accommodate most common vent stack sizes, saving time on the roof.

Tubos Vent Pipe Extensions offers a roofing industry product designed to securely extend vent stacks, prevent leaks, and ensure code compliance, even in harsh weather.

The partnership is a significant step forward in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the roofing industry while providing resources to Hispanic roofing professionals.

This year’s International Roofing Expo emphasizes the many outreach efforts dedicated to supporting the Hispanic roofing community for its 2024 event next month in Las Vegas.

Holcim US announced a planned investment of around $100 million in its flagship Ste. Genevieve, Mo., production plant, expanding capacity by over 600,000 metric tons of cement while also reducing net CO2 emissions. 

The Owens Corning/Ripple Glass campaign highlights how recycled glass in the production of new fiberglass insulation offsets the need for virgin, mined material such as sand.

Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors partnered with RoofMarketplace to streamline the roof claims process, using remote data and contractor feedback to simplify and reduce costs for homeowners.

Fintech firm SquareDash has partnered with iink Payments to streamline insurance claim payments so that contractors can receive funds within 24-48 hours through digital check endorsements and cash flow acceleration.

A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan.

An owner's exit from a business will probably be the largest financial event of their life.

Snyder, a roofing and waterproofing company based in Tigard, Ore., has transitioned ownership to CEO Josh Mullen in a succession plan ensuring its future in the Pacific Northwest.

Roofers face enough challenges; the importance of involving specialists for lightning protection systems to meet strict standards — and avoid potential issues with dissimilar metals and corrosion — is crucial for compliance.

If your business goal is to create satisfied customers, I recommend you rethink your strategy and strive for something better - customer elation.

Just think: If price were the only factor in a builder’s purchasing decision, a roofing contractor could fire all its salespeople. 

On the surface, roofing contractors all look the same to consumers. After all, nearly every website from contractors promises service, quality and satisfaction from a contractor that has been around for generations with satisfied clients and guarantees of good work. 

A reader to Roofing Contractor wrote me and noted that my articles regularly focus on residential sales and appropriately requested that I offer some insights into commercial sales. Only a few days later, I was conducting a seminar at which one attendee expressed frustration about his wasted time in the plan room of general contractors, which resulted too frequently in lost bids. My advice: Get past the plan room.

The price objection is the dirty water at the mouth of the river. If you want to clean up the mouth of the river, you have to go upstream to the location of the factory dumping pollutants. You have to deal with the fishing boats that putter little drops of oil and you have to stop people from tossing in small amounts of trash up and down the banks.

Stop cutting prices when you have alternative options available. Bad things usually happen when you cut your margins. While you may increase your sales for the short term, you will unnecessarily reduce your profits for the long term.

Here is an idea to spark your 2012 profitability. Start selling to builders! 

Jim Barr, president of Barr Roofing in Abilene, Texas, received the 2024 recipient of the NRCA's J.A. Piper Award during its 137th Annual Convention.

Coryell Roofing named Ken Wells as its new president and general manager, bringing years of leadership experience to the role, while founder Chris Coryell continues to lead growth efforts.