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VIDEO CASE STUDY: Back to School in the Milwaukee School District

Students and faculty heading back to school in the Milwaukee Public School district have one less thing to worry about thanks to the district’s longstanding partnership with Atlas Roofing Corporation.




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Case Study: Atlas EnergyShield Enhances Energy Efficiency and Comfort of Austin Residence

Petrini Custom Builders focused on creating a high-performance residential home, which included elevating design and performance using Atlas Roofing EnergyShield.




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Contractor Q&A: Kauffmann Quality Construction

Kauffmann Quality Construction owner Ivan Kauffmann shares his roofing journey and how his company continues to weather supply shortages amid a slow pandemic recovery.




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City of Austin Undertakes Study of ‘Cool Roofing’ to Mitigate Urban Heat

The City of Austin, Texas, said it will share data with Google on the solar reflectivity of roofs to identify which neighborhoods would benefit most from 'cool roofs,' aiming to reduce heat in homes and inform future climate policies. 




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IKO Launches New Dynasty Cool Colors Plus Shingle Line

IKO expands its Dynasty Cool Colors Plus line with five new shades that meet California's Cool Roof requirements, exceed reflectivity standards, boast impact resistance, and feature ArmourZone technology for high wind durability.




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U.S. Dept. of Labor Holds Safe + Sound Week on Aug. 12

OSHA's Safe + Sound Week reminds employers that safety and health programs help businesses save money, eliminate injuries and most importantly, save lives.




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OSHA Rolls Out ‘Safe + Sound’ Week Aug. 7-13

During the Labor Department's 'Safe + Sound Week,' Aug. 7-13, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will collaborate with businesses nationwide to promote workplace safety and health programs, focusing on mental health and well-being.




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J. J. Keller and ISEA Launch PPE Pain Points Survey

J. J. Keller and ISEA are partnering on a study regarding the challenges safety professionals face in PPE programs, inviting participation in a survey open until August 30.




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Diablo Automatic Hot Air Welder from Zonda Tools

Zonda Tools has unveiled its Diablo Automatic Hot Air Welder, which runs at 4200 watts and can weld at temperatures up to 1,150 degrees Fahrenheit.




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S-5! Launches New GripperFix System at IRE 2020

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.




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SmartVent Intake/Exhaust Vent from IPS Roofing Products

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




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S-5! Launches New WindClamp 2X

The new WindClamp2X are small aluminum clamps placed over the roof’s seam at designated intervals to prevent male-to-female seam separation and/or seam separation from the roof’s mounting clip.




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Wage and Hour Audits May Be Coming

With the Biden administrating pledging to aggressively enforce workplace regulations, now is the time to make sure employers are in compliance with wage and hour practices.




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Castagra Launches Ecodur1 Cool Roof Coating

Castagra's fiber-reinforced premium cool roof coating is designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than standard roofing materials.




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Johns Manville Launches EPDM FIT Self Adhered Membrane

Johns Manville launched EPDM FIT Self-Adhered membrane, which the company says installs up to three times faster than traditional methods, with no VOC adhesives, and is ideal for schools and hospitals.




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Owens Corning Roofing Launches Solar PROtect Program

The solar-ready program is a response to increased homeowner interest in energy-generating roof assemblies and provides contractors with a strategy to differentiate and help grow their business.




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Scope Technologies Revamps RoofScope, Launches Scope 2.0

Scope Technologies announced the launch of Scope 2.0, a SaaS model for roofing and siding contractors, offering no-fee subscriptions, significant report discounts, ProData Sheet insights, and ProDocs software access.  




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IKO Launches ‘Next-Gen’ Website for North American Markets

IKO, the Canadian roofing, waterproofing, and insulation manufacturer, launched a new website for IKO Commercial users with a mobile-friendly design, geotargeting, enhanced navigation and more. 




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IKO Launches New Warranty Portal

The new Warranty Portal from IKO features real-time updates to keep customers informed of their progress as well as a "save and continue" function to process their warranties at their convenience.




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OSHA's Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18 2024

See how roofing contractors can get involved in OSHA's 2024 Safe + Sound Week campaign. 




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Teen Roofer Fatally Electrocuted on the Job, Federal Probe Launched

A 16-year-old tragically died after an aerial boom bucket he was in brushed a high-voltage line while working on a roof in Great Bend, Kan. The incident raises serious questions about child labor law enforcement and safety.




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Feds Launch Severe Workplace Injury Report Dashboard

A new digital tool for roofing contractors allows users to search and download data by year, industry, state, and more.




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Roofing Supply Pro Announces Inaugural Editorial Advisory Board Members

With the launch of Roofing Supply Pro in March 2023 during the International Roofing Expo in Dallas, our mission is helped along by six of the industry's leading experts in their respective fields. Discover who helps shape our coverage.




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GATX Corp. Adds Shelley Bausch to its Board of Directors

Shelley J. Bausch, senior vice president of Global Industrial Coatings at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., has been elected to the board of directors of GATX Corporation, where she will also serve on the board's Audit and Governance Committees, bringing the total number of board members to nine, including eight independent directors.




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Construction Materials Prices Remained Unchanged in August

The August producer price index report showed stable construction materials prices, with slight declines in wood and steel products, while power wire and cable prices surged, but overall, construction materials prices have been relatively steady in 2023.




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The Beauty of Second Chances

RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on the impact NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has had on unifying the roofing industry.




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Physics, the Power of Authenticity and You

In February's Publisher's Note, Jill Bloom describes a keynote address by Gary Brecka highlighting the physics of constructive interference and emphasizing the energy derived from authentic conversations.




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Física, El Poder de la Autenticidad y Tú

La frecuencia más potente que los investigadores midieron recientemente saliendo del cuerpo humano fue la autenticidad.




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RC Launches ¡Techos y Más!

RC launches the Techos y Más eNewsletter to inform Spanish-speaking commercial and residential roofing contractors of all the latest news, products and industry trends. Sign up now!




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Introducing Rufus, the Automated Roofing Robot from Renovate Robotics

Rufus is an automated roofing robot designed by Renovate Robotics to double productivity for asphalt shingle installation and improve safety for roofing contractors.




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Atlas Roofing Relaunches StormMaster Shake Shingles at IRE 2024

Atlas Roofing’s latest innovation offers a Class4 impact rating, giving customers in hail markets access to possible insurance discounts. 




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Skyline Roofing Partners Announces Inaugural Partnership with Elo Roofing

This acquisition marks the inaugural partnership for Skyline Roofing Partners, an Imperial Capital portfolio company.




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Klauer Unveils Steel Siding Color Palette for 2025

Klauer Manufacturing unveiled its 2025 color palette for steel siding, featuring hues from light to dark and noted dark siding, trim, soffit and windows continue trending. 




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Escaping Killer Contract Clauses!

Learn how to handle the top 10 contract clauses roofing contractors commonly face when presented with a contract from a general contractor or owner.




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Scottish Roofing Accident Highlights Need for Lift Safety Precautions

A roofing accident across the pond serves as a reminder to take precautions when using lifts, especially when near roads and streets.




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NRCA Launches Spanish Version of Membership Site

The NRCA launched a new Spanish-only membership category, offering Spanish-speaking roofing professionals educational resources, certifications, and business tools tailored to their needs.




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Florida Roofing Contractor Pleads Guilty in $2.5M Tax Fraud

Nastar Roofing owner William Skaggs and payroll administrator Billie Adkison admitted to a $2.5 million employment tax fraud scheme, paying employees in cash but failing to withhold taxes or report that income to the IRS. 




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2024 State of AI in the Speech Technology Industry: AI Is Enabling Audiovisual Enhancements

Voice and video creation tools continue to benefit from AI augmentation.




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2024 Speech Industry Award Winner: ElevenLabs Is Dubbed a Leader in Automatic Speech Translation

The company's first product, AI Dubbing, enables users to automatically translate any speech into up to 20 other languages while maintaining the original speakers' voice qualities.




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Jabra Launches ClearSpeech

Jabra ClearSpeech reduces background noise to improve speech accuracy for call centers.




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DeepDub Launches Enterprise Plan, API, and Improved eTTS-2.12 Model

Deepdub's new technologies address the increasing need for scalable, high-quality localization solutions by Hollywood studios and global dubbing houses.




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DoctorPresso Launches App That Detects Depression Through Voice

Doctorpresso's REDI is a voice-based diary app that can detect early signs of depression by analyzing users' speech patterns.




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Global Relay Launches Transcription Services

Global Relay's AI-enabled voice-to-text transcription enables recordkeeping and surveillance.




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Supernormal Launches Voice Agents

Supernormal's Voice Agents help businesses build conversational AI assistants.




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Wispr Raises $12 Million and Launches Wispr Flow to Replace Keyboards With Voice

Wispr Flow provides voice dictation that works in every app on Macs with auto-edits and AI commands.




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Agora Launches Conversational AI SDK

Agora integrates with OpenAI to enable real-time conversational AI.




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Wondercraft Launches Director Mode

Wondercraft's new Director Mode feature gives users greater control over AI-generated voice content.




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Gladia Raises $16 Million for Real-Time Audio Transcription and Analytics

Funding will accelerate Gladia's transition from a speech-to-text API to an end-to-end audio infrastructure provider for agent assistance, sales enablement tools, and AI meeting assistants.




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Parakeet Health Launches with Generative AI Voice Platform

Parakeet expands with voice solution for patient engagement for healthcare providers.