rd Regulation with reward: How DORA can enhance businesses By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:24:06 +0000 Elio Networks’ Philip Russell discusses what companies need to consider ahead of the EU regulatory framework. Read more: Regulation with reward: How DORA can enhance businesses Full Article Enterprise cybersecurity EU Guest Column legal networks
rd Tech tampering: Are hardware supply chain attacks on the rise? By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:00:28 +0000 HP’s Val Gabriel discusses nation-state cyberthreats in the hardware supply chain and how to mitigate these types of attacks. Read more: Tech tampering: Are hardware supply chain attacks on the rise? Full Article Enterprise Brand Insights computers cyberattacks cybersecurity HP IT reports
rd Razer launches Android smartphone geared towards gamers By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:11:11 +0000 Gaming giant Razer had been rumoured to be working on a smartphone for some time. Read more: Razer launches Android smartphone geared towards gamers Full Article Gear Android gaming mobile Three
rd Warning: Illegal streaming boxes are a fire hazard By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 06:33:15 +0000 None of the most popular illegal streaming devices meet UK fire safety standards. Read more: Warning: Illegal streaming boxes are a fire hazard Full Article Gear government & policy legal piracy streaming
rd 290 ‘exceptional’ early-career researchers awarded €27.5m By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:41:47 +0000 Projects funded include a study to reduce seizures in epilepsy, the development of antimicrobial food packaging and the use of AI in speech and language therapy. Read more: 290 ‘exceptional’ early-career researchers awarded €27.5m Full Article Innovation EPA funding and investment Maynooth University research Technological University of the Shannon UCD University College Cork
rd 2024 on track to become the warmest year on record By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:32:41 +0000 The global average temperature this past year was 1.62 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average. Read more: 2024 on track to become the warmest year on record Full Article Innovation climate data environment EU Europe meteorology reports satellites
rd Former Meta AR glasses hardware lead joins OpenAI to lead robotics By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:14:13 +0000 Caitlin Kalinowski oversaw the development of Meta's augmented reality glasses that were announced five years ago. Read more: Former Meta AR glasses hardware lead joins OpenAI to lead robotics Full Article Business AI appointments Meta OpenAI robotics
rd US judge dismisses gift card lawsuit against Google By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:05:23 +0000 The plaintiff initially filed the complaint in March, after she became a victim to gift card fraud. Read more: US judge dismisses gift card lawsuit against Google Full Article Business Alphabet Google legal US
rd Canada orders TikTok to close business, allows app to function By www.siliconrepublic.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:09:48 +0000 Last year, many regions including Canada, the EU and the UK banned the app from government devices citing security concerns. Read more: Canada orders TikTok to close business, allows app to function Full Article Business Canada China government & policy legal politics TikTok
rd Apple Intelligence will help AI become as commonplace as word processing By thenextweb.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:19:28 +0000 When Apple’s version of AI, branded as Apple Intelligence, rolls out in October to folks with the company’s latest hardware, the response is likely to be a mix of delight and disappointment. The AI capabilities on their way to Apple’s walled-garden will bring helpful new features, such as textual summaries in email, Messages and Safari; image creation; and a more context-aware version of Siri. But as Apple Intelligence’s beta testing has already made clear, the power of these features falls well below what is on offer from major players like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. Apple AI won’t come close to…This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Apple Full Article Deep tech Future of work
rd Case Study: KC Bailey Orchards By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0400 A New York-based apple orchard chose to go metal and solar to supplement the farm’s power generation and achieve its goal of operating a net-zero farm. Full Article
rd Habitat for Humanity's 38th Carter Work Project: A Record-Breaking Build By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The nation will join former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 100th birthday with Habitat for Humanity's 38th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Full Article
rd Texas Roofing Contractor Named 2024 International Torch Awards for Ethics Winner By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The BBB International Torch Awards for Ethics recognize businesses that maintain outstanding dedication to upholding ethical business practices and promoting trust in the marketplace. Full Article
rd Productivity is About Working Longer Not Harder By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity. Full Article
rd Treasured Legacy: Bradford Roof Management By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Within eight decades, Bradford Roof Management has grown from a small sole proprietorship in the local Billing, Mont. area into a small but mightily influential company whose name and intellectual property extend far beyond the Northern Rocky Mountain region. Full Article
rd Georgia’s CRS Sales & Marketing Earns First Carlisle Experience Award By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 See how CRS, Inc. helped roofing contractors during difficult times with RC's exclusive coverage of the inaugural Carlisle Experience Award. Full Article
rd Rewards and Risks of Alternative Roofing Materials By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:43:38 -0400 Roofing contractors sought alternatives during a spate of challenges, a pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions and capped by a spike in inflation. But was it at a price? Full Article
rd New Report Shows Rooftop Solar More Efficient and Affordable By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 New efficiencies and less space taken on rooftops mean roofing contractors looking to sell solar may see more success in the years ahead. Full Article
rd American Hydrotech Gets FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces. Full Article
rd Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products Appointed to CRRC Board By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Shepherd has contributed to the CRRC for over a decade, including the CRRC S100 Consensus Body since 2023 and 10 years as a Technical Committee member. Full Article
rd MRA: We Need Strong Residential Resiliency Standards in Western States to Protect Against Wildfires By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 With a home’s roof being the single most vulnerable area for ignition in the event of a wildfire, materials such as quality metal roofing systems that carry a Class A rating for fire resistance are essential. Full Article
rd It’s Time to Reintroduce Slide Guards By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:04 -0400 If the law of the land allowed for slide guards, I believe most contractors would comply in greater numbers than ever would with lifeline systems. Full Article
rd Georgia-Pacific Building Products Introduces Coverboard Education Video Series By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:05:00 -0400 Each video in the series will focus on one of four dimensions of durability that roofing contractors should expect from their coverboard, referencing testing methods and results. Full Article
rd Westlake Royal Building Products Introduces SwiftGuard Roof Underlayment By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:02:06 -0500 Westlake Royal Building Products introduced SwiftGuard, a synthetic roofing underlayment for steel, tile, shingle and shake roofing. Full Article
rd Making Our Voices Heard By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on the impact NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has had on unifying the roofing industry. Full Article
rd Are Your Policies Up to Standard? By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:28 -0400 Although the COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed many things, a failure to make needed policy revisions could have serious consequences down the road. Full Article
rd Florida Aims to Standardize Construction Lien Waivers By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A new bill fast-tracked by lawmakers could broadly impact how Florida roofing contractors get paid. Full Article
rd JM Rolls Out New ENRGY 3 HD Cover Board By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Johns Manville says its new ENRGY 3 HD cover board is 85% lighter than gypsum and offers superior R-value, strength, damage resistance, plus easier handling. Full Article
rd Ergodyne's Head Protection Expansion Goes Beyond Hard Hat Zones By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Ergodyne's expanded head protection caters to workers facing hazards from worker-generated and object-generated impacts, as well as reflective sticker kits for enhanced visibility for those working in hard-hat zones. Full Article
rd RT3 Announces Richard Carroll Newest Board Member By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) announced Richard Carroll of Carroll Consulting Group joined its board, replacing Andrew Centauro; RT3 promotes technology in the roofing industry. Full Article
rd Project Profile: Victorian-Style Roof Earns 2022 ARMA Gold Award By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 Black Hills Exteriors wins high praise again for preserving characteristics of Queen Anne Victorian-style home while providing unique curb appeal. Full Article
rd Can You Afford to Exit Your Roofing Contractor Businesss? By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Most owners, whether their business is worth $2 million or $30 million, continue to be stuck in their business until they can clearly see the path to replace their income and maintain their lifestyles. Full Article
rd MRCA Seeks Nominees for Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Help honor a safety professional in the roofing industry by nominating them for the MRCA's 2024 Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award. Full Article
rd Contractor ‘Willfully’ Exposed His Children to Fall Hazard By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The Department of Labor cited S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC for endangering the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons after it was discovered the minors were working on roofs without fall protection, leading to $64,759 in penalties. Full Article
rd 5 Things About OSHA’s New Proposed Heat Standard By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 OSHA takes its latest step to try and protect roofing contractors and other outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat. Here's what you need to know. Full Article
rd $12.7 Million in Worker Training Grants Awarded to Nonprofits By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Was your community among the 102 to receive $12.7 million in federal grants to promote workplace safety, health training and education? Check it out! Full Article
rd Feds Launch Severe Workplace Injury Report Dashboard By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 A new digital tool for roofing contractors allows users to search and download data by year, industry, state, and more. Full Article
rd First Among Equals: Scalo Companies Wins RCCS Safety Award By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The Scalo Companies won the RCCS Safety Award for its outstanding safety commitment and operational excellence. CEO Jack Scalo will speak at the 2024 Best of Success conference, Dec. 4-6 in Bonita Springs, Fla. Full Article
rd Contractor Hit with $287K in Fines for Repeated Fall Hazard Exposure By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Federal inspectors fined a Chrystal Lake, Ill. Construction company $287K for exposing workers to fall hazards on three occasions in the same neighborhood, issuing eight citations for violations dating to May 2024. Full Article
rd Roofing Supply Pro Announces Inaugural Editorial Advisory Board Members By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:07:08 -0400 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. Full Article
rd GATX Corp. Adds Shelley Bausch to its Board of Directors By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
rd Devri Pieratt Named NWiR’s 2024 WORLD Award Veteran By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 She couldn't be there, but her voice roared: Meet the "badasses" who are shattering glass ceilings in the roofing industry as NWiR's 2024 WORLD Award winners. Full Article
rd Roofing Veteran Jim Barr Named 2024 J.A. Piper Award Winner By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:17:33 -0500 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. Full Article
rd IRE 2024 Breaks Records with Return to Las Vegas By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:05:28 -0500 Discover the latest roofing innovations, from AI to celebrating diversity, and catch the highlights of the 2024 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, where industry leaders converged to shape the future of roofing. Full Article
rd TAMKO’s Stormfighter FLEX Wins IRE 'Experts’ Choice' Innovative Product Award By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0400 TAMKO announced that StormFighter FLEX, its newest product offering in the Proline shingle series, won the Experts’ Choice Award for roofing products at the International Roofing Expo. Full Article
rd Construyendo un Legado: Cómo Crear una Marca de Techos Extraordinaria By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Una marca significativa genera confianza, construye credibilidad, y en última instancia, impulsa el crecimiento. Full Article
rd New York Contractor Loses OSHA Appeal, Ordered to Pay $16k Fine By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 After losing on appeal, a roofing company in New York State is being ordered to pay $16,782 in penalties for two serious fall protection and ladder safety violations stemming from an April 2022 investigation. Full Article
rd VIDEO: Common Safety Hazards to Avoid in Low-Slope Roofing By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Safety consultant Tammy Clark reports from a jobsite to remind roofing contractors of hazards to avoid when on a low-slope or flat roof. Full Article
rd VIDEO: Chat GPT: A Double-Edged Sword for Roofing Companies? By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:01:03 -0400 Examine the fascinating but potentially dangerous capabilities of the artificial intelligence language program Full Article