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25 scientists you need to know about

To celebrate Science Week, we’ve put together a bumper list of 25 scientists based in Ireland who are innovating across STEM.

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AI could transform visual effects in film — but the emerging field is mired in copyright issues


While many people in the creative industries are worrying that AI is about to steal their jobs, Oscar-winning film director James Cameron is embracing the technology. Cameron is famous for making the Avatar and Terminator movies, as well as Titanic. Now he has joined the board of Stability.AI, a leading player in the world of Generative AI. In Cameron’s Terminator films, Skynet is an artificial general intelligence that has become self-aware and is determined to destroy the humans who are trying to deactivate it. Forty years after the first of those movies, its director appears to be changing sides and…

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The Moose Hotel & Suites Debuts in Picturesque Banff with Distinctive Roofing Tile

Over the summer, the Banff Lodging Company proudly debuted the newly-constructed Moose Hotel & Suites in beautiful Banff, Alberta.




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Case Study: Hurricane Ian Puts New Roof to the Test

The work completed on a metal roof by R/J Group was quickly be put to the test as Hurricane Ian blew through only two weeks after completion.




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PABCO Expands Class 4 Impact Resistance to Full Signature Cut Line

PABCO Roofing’s entire Signature Cut line, including Paramount, Cascade, and Paramount Advantage, has earned UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance, offering enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.




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Stronghouse Solutions Names Mike Hilcove SVP, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions

Hilcove comes to Stronghouse with more than 15 years of investment banking and corporate development experience, leading mergers and acquisitions throughout the U.S.




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Productivity is About Working Longer Not Harder

Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity.




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Myths and Facts About Coaching and Training

Taking the time to properly train employees instead of throwing them into the deep end and expecting them to swim will help alleviate labor shortages.




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K2 Rolls Out Green Roof Mountings at Intersolar Europe

German manufacturer K2 unveiled its new GreenRoof Vento mounting system for green rooftops at Intersolar Europe 2023.




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Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions Rolls Out New 'Cool-Roof' Colors

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions introduces two new CRRC-rated Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing colors, Harborwood and Stirling Gray, known for their energy efficiency and durability. 




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Coatings Q&A with Huntsman Building Solutions




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Big Box Store Chills Out with Cool Roof Coatings

How a Fortune 500 company reduced the need for frequent roof replacements and repairs while promoting sustainability with more energy-efficient materials.




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The Facts About PVC Roofing Part I

The experts at Mule-Hide Products are bridging the information gap about PVC roofing for roofing contractors in this two-part series.




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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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RC's 2024 Young Guns Invest in the Industry's Future

Meet the 2024 Young Guns, a group of roofing contractors and industry professionals under 40 who are leaving their mark and make a difference in various ways.




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Young Gun Jason Couto

Jason Couto, 39, and his brothers inherited their father's company, but when the time came, all that was assumed was its half-million-dollar carry; within 15 years, Couto has helped transform that into sales exceeding $300 million annually.




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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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Westlake Royal Building Products Debuts New Brand and Roofing Lines at 2022 International Roofing Expo

Westlake Royal Roofing brings together the portfolios of the former Boral® North America roofing and DaVinci® Roofscapes lines to the 2022 IRE.




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Owens Corning Spotlights Solutions, Resources and Strategies to Propel Roofing Contractors’ Success in 2022

The Owens Corning booth at IRE highlights roofing products that fuse high-performance with beauty and style.




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Viking Rolls Out New Single-Ply Membrane Line for Roof Replacement

New single-ply membranes for roof replacement by Viking Products offers more options to roofing contractors.




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The Safest Solution

There is a solution to every safety problem you’ll ever have as a roofing contractor, but it’s not something that is easy to obtain.




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2021 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Sutter Roofing

Despite roots that run more than a century deep, Sutter Roofing is fueled by a “never-settle” attitude.




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Feazel Announces Partnerships with Tradepost and Stonecutter Ventures

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




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A Workplace Resolution For 2023

With uncertainty clouding economic forecasting, employers need to get their priorities straight or face the consequences.




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KEEN Utility's Evanston Work Boot is a Tough Worker

Keen Utility introduces the Evanston work boot, blending work boot protection with sneaker comfort; features include KEEN.ReGEN cushioning, carbon-fiber safety toes, and KEEN.DRY waterproofing.




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JM Rolls Out New ENRGY 3 HD Cover Board

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.




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Tubos Pipe Extensions: A Solution When ‘Extra Long’ is Required

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.




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TOPWET Touts Self-Regulating Heated Drainage Systems

TOPWET introduces heated roof drainage systems using a self-regulating cable without needing a transformer, which prevents ice blockages and protects drain outlets.




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GAF Rolls Out New Self-Adhered Seam Tape

GAF Seam Tape is a self-adhering, SBS-modified tape that seals roof deck seams, resists water intrusion, and meets ASTM D1970 standards.




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Owens Corning Touts Progress on Shingle Recycling Initiatives

Owens Corning is touting its progress toward a "circular shingle economy" through recycling efforts, including partnering with the National Center for Asphalt Technology to study the use of recycled shingles in asphalt pavement.




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EagleView Introduces SolarReady Prospecting and Sales Acceleration Solution

SolarReady leverages EagleView's property data and analytics expertise to deliver a prospecting and business development solution for solar contractors.




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Researchers Offer ‘Adaptive Roof Tile’ Concept That Responds to Outside Temp., Reduces Energy Consumption

UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed adaptive roof tiles that reduce heating and cooling costs without electronics, using a wax motor for thermoregulation.




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2024 Storm Season Starts with Intense Storms, Tornado Outbreaks

The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.




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Roofers ready to roll out financing solutions have a strategic edge to boost profitability and tap into new revenue streams

Scott Stiglich, senior vice president of channel partnerships at Watercress Financial, breaks down why roofing contractors need to incorporate financing solutions to their business model in this exclusive Q&A.




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JobNimbus, ABC Supply Team Up, Enhancing Solutions for Contractors

JobNimbus has collaborated with ABC Supply to enhance roofing contractors' material management, pricing, estimates, direct ordering, and timely notifications accessible through both JobNimbus and myABCsupply accounts.




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ServiceTitan Unveils New AI Solutions at Annual User Summit

ServiceTitan, the SaaS enterprise tool for trade companies, unveiled AI-powered upgrades at its annual conference, Pantheon 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Updates include a virtual assistant and sales tools designed to help contractors optimize business operations and improve customer service.




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Owens Corning Unveils Virtual Reality Training Solution

Owens Corning is looking to help contractors save money and time on training employees with a new virtual reality training program.




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How BIM is Revolutionizing Roof Construction and Maintenance

Daniel Drohan of Microsol Resources says Building Information Modeling, or BIM technology, is revolutionizing construction by improving design accuracy, streamlining roof maintenance, reducing costs by up to 52%, and driving industry-wide efficiency.




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Project Profile: New Jersey School District Enters Net-Zero Revolution with SolarEdge PV Rooftop Installation

The SolarEdge DC-optimized systems are forecast to reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of 1,500 tons of coal burned, or 171 homes’ electricity use per year.




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Mid-South Roof Systems Bids Farewell to Spreadsheets

Roofing contractors turn to an advanced platform with functionality that allows roofers to do anything from ordering equipment to performing call-offs to allocating assets.