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RC Contractor Q&A: Sam Stilley

Amstill Roofing CEO Sam Stilley shares his perspective on the importance of adopting technology and the roofing industry’s future.




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Contractor Profile: Indy Roof Company

This Indianapolis-based roofing contractor set out to be one of the most reputable companies in its market through communication and education.




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Contractor Profile: Watkins Construction & Roofing

Watkins Construction & Roofing has successfully served central Mississippi for two decades thanks to an intense focus of quality and customer service.




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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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Contractor Profile: Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing

From Google’s high-tech campus to international airports, Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing has roofed them all thanks to its dedication to safety and continuous training for employees.




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Contractor Q&A: PUFF, Inc.

RC caught up with SPFA President Bonnie Strickler to learn about the pathways spray foam can offer to professionals.




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Contractor Q&A: JF Lopez Roofing

Wisconsin-based roofing contractor creating a legacy with quality work, giving back.




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Georgia’s CRS Sales & Marketing Earns First Carlisle Experience Award

See how CRS, Inc. helped roofing contractors during difficult times with RC's exclusive coverage of the inaugural Carlisle Experience Award.




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Contractor Profile: Green River Roofing & Construction

Meet Dennis Bresette and Jason Seura, principals of Lee's Summit, Mo.-based Green River Roofing & Construction, a residential and commercial contracting firm that earns about 90% of its revenue from residential roofing jobs on U.S. military bases.




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Q&A: Counting on Coatings

In this Q&A, industry experts speak on the state of roof coatings and what aspects roofing contractors should know about a product that can diversify their offerings.




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Coatings Q&A with Huntsman Building Solutions




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Coatings Q&A with KARNAK

Roofing Contractor catches up with Chris Huettig, national director of technical services with KARNAK, about the state of the coatings industry.




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Coatings Q&A with Mule-Hide Products

Learn more about the state of the coatings industry in 2023 with this Q&A featuring Kyle Stavish, national business development manager with Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc.




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Coatings Q&A with PPG




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Coatings Q&A with Bitec

Roofing Contractor catches up with Joel Shealey, vice president of Operations at Bitec, Inc., about the state of the coatings industry. 




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Coatings Q&A with Polyglass




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The Importance of Project Safety Scheduling for Roofing Contractors

There are many project scheduling methods and programs available out in the construction world.




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Why Situational Awareness (S/A) is Important for Roofing Contractors

By practicing situational awareness every day, contractors can keep themselves and others safe while on the job.




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Safety and Compliance Basics of Materials Delivery

Learn about some of the top concerns with deliveries on construction projects and how to train drivers to stay safe




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Labor Dept. Announces Enhanced Enforcement, Compliance to Silica Exposure

The U.S. Labor Dept. has launched an initiative to improve safety and enforcement in the engineered stone industry due to severe health risks from silica dust exposure. 




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Labor Dept. Pushes Employers to Follow Federal Safety Guidelines During Holiday Season

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to emphasize workplace safety during the holiday season and providing resources through OSHA to prevent on-the-job tragedies, especially for workers in construction, warehousing, and delivery roles. 




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Young Gun Chad Westbrook: Leading Employees Young and Old to Succeed in Difficult Times

Castro Roofing of Texas Chief Revenue Officer Chad Westbrook may be a Young Gun, but he brings 15 years of roofing industry experience to his leadership role.




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VIDEO: Harness & Heels in Roofing

This RC Young Gun started an online forum for women in the roofing industry that continues to grow.




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Equipter Introduces RB2500 Self-Propelled Dump Container

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.




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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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VIDEO: Roofing Contractor Q&A: One-on-One with Letitia Hanke

The 2020 Residential Contractor of the Year speaks candidly about her start in roofing and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of skilled workers.




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Tecta America Completes the Acquisition of Empire Roofing Inc.

Empire employs over 700 roofing and office professionals in the industry, and will operate going forward as Empire Roofing, a Tecta America Company.




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Enter Your Company for RC’s 2022 Top 100 and Contractor of the Year

Enter your company for the chance to earn a spot on the Top 100 list or become a 2022 Contractor of the Year.




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COVID-19 Pandemic and Employee Mental Health

With the pandemic causing added stress and anxiety, employers must show empathy and make available support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues.




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Problem Employees – Develop or Dismiss?

With labor shortages still prominent in the roofing industry, rehabilitating and working with problem employees may be the best solution in lieu of termination.




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Employee Relations in Challenging Times

In these uncertain times, maintaining frequent communications with employees is as crucial as maintaining and growing your business.




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Pregnant Employees and Roofing Employer Obligations

How to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers. It’s an issue that, if improperly handled, could result in legal liability to employers.




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The Employee Attendance Dilemma

There is no perfect solution to the growing attendance issues in the workforce, but employers do have some options to deal with absences.




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DCE Solar’s Commercial Roof Racking Earns UL Stamp

DCE Solar's Eco-Top Rooftop Mounting Structure now complies with UL 3741, ensuring proper photovoltaic hazard controls, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency and safety in solar installations.




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IKO Unveils Newly Revamped Roof-Fast Cap and Base

IKO announced the revamped Roof-Fast Cap and Base for the U.S. and Canada, redesigned with customer feedback to enhance product quality, reduce packaging waste, and include multilingual instructions for easier use. 




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VIDEO: The National Roofing Contractors Association addresses the impact Latino contractors have on the industry.

The National Roofing Contractor Association’s (NRCA) Hispanic Outreach Task Force is making a big push to empower Latino roofing contractors and to tap into the trillions of dollars they represent in the U.S. economy




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International Roofing Expo 2024 Champions Hispanic Roofing Community Through Strategic Partnerships

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.




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GAF Energy Completes Timberline Solar Manufacturing Facility in Georgetown, Texas

The new manufacturing facility, GAF Energy's second, will increase its capacity by 500% and bring total production of its solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually.




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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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Solar Power Systems Ranks Top Solar Companies in 3 States

Solar Power Systems, an independent research firm, released a list of the top solar companies in Calif., Ariz., and Nev. to provide consumers and vendors with unbiased research.




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Rash of Robberies Across the Nation Plaguing Roofing Companies

Roofing materials continue to be a target for thieves, and a recent rash of robberies are hurting productivity and the bottom line for contractors and suppliers alike.




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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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VIDEO: How Google Search Changes Impact Your Business

Google has changed how its search engine operates. Are you prepared for the impact on your roofing business?




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Project Profile: IMPs from Metl-Span Deliver Energy, Worker Efficiency

Insulated metal panels proved to be the solution for an Ontario company looking to create temperature-controlled facilities for its workers.




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Project Profile: Pennsylvania Community Center IMPs Provide Right Temperature

Metl-Span panels for the roof and walls not only created a beautiful community center, but regulates the temperature for various activities held there.




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Advanced Green Technologies Complete Miami-Dade's First Large-Scale Solar Array

The rooftop solar system for the North Dade Regional Library in Miami Gardens is expected to offset the building’s energy usage by 85%, enough to power 98 homes.




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Thank You Ladies: My Husband is Procrastinating His Roofing Company Exit Plan

To be perfectly fair to their partners, planning for the exit is complicated, especially when the owner is preoccupied with the day-to-day business.




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Q&A: A Look into "The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan"

Kevin Kennedy and Joe Bazzano's first book, The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan, is a 82-page book offers a guide for roofing contractors to navigate the scary and sometimes treacherous process of exiting their business when the time is right.




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If You Lost Everything You Owned: Using Asset Insulation in Your Roofing Company Exit

It’s no surprise that in today’s society civil litigation has become an ever-increasing threat to business owners and affluent individuals.




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Baby Boomers Are Selling Roofing Companies

These 10 keys are sound business practices in preparing your company for a sale or merger and acquisition, adding value to your company whether you sell to a competitor or investors.