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Best of Best of Success: NRCA’s Ribble Shares What’s Next for Roofing Contractors

NRCA CEO Reid Ribble gives a glimpse of what roofing contractors should be concerned about as 2021 approaches.




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Best of Best of Success: Kelly Roofing's Ken Kelly on Improving Operations

Ken Kelly of Kelly Roofing spoke about entrepreneurial operating systems and how contractors can follow this method to stand out from the competition.




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Best of Best of Success: Cotney Explores Changes for Subcontractors in Roofing

Cotney Construction Law CEO breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about using subcontractors heading into 2021.




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Best of Success Conference Returns to The Star in Dallas

Roofing Contractor’s signature annual event designed to help roofer’s improve their business is back with a dynamic slate of presenters Sept. 19-21.




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Best of Success 2021 Shines at The Star in Dallas

More than 300 roofing professionals converged on the Omni Frisco Hotel for the in-person 2021 Best of Success.




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PHOTOS: Best of Success 2021 in Dallas

Enjoy just a few of the images captured during the 2021 Best of Success conference.




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Bringing the Best to Roofing: Best of Success 2021 On-Demand

Best of Success may have already happened, but there’s still plenty of time to be a part of the action with RC’s On-Demand speaker sessions.




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Best of Success 2021: Roofers Reunite at the Star

RC's 17th annual conference draws roofing professionals back to The Star in Dallas.




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NWiR Members Share How to Become a Powerhouse on Social Media

Influencers in the roofing industry shared insights and strategies on how to grow your business through social media.





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Sky High in Denver: Best of Success 2012

Roofing Contractor’s eighth annual Best of Success Conference was held at the Omni Interlocken resort in Denver Sept. 24-25. 




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The Benefits of Commercial Roof Restoration

Based on roof type, here’s how roof restoration services can extend the longevity of your building. 




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Beat the Heat: Summer Tips for Roofing Contractors

Holcim Elevate suggests safety tips for roofing professionals during this hot summer, including starting the workday early, wearing protective gear, staying hydrated, recognizing signs of heat-related illnesses, and taking precautions to safeguard roofing materials.




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Beacon Buys 2 Florida Metal Fabricators, Expands New Offerings

Beacon announced the acquisition of Extreme Metal Fabricators and Integrity Metals, expanding its metal roofing offerings in Florida and enhancing service for contractors along the state's Atlantic coast.  




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METALCON Announces Joe Theismann to be a 2024 Keynote Speaker

METALCON announced the two keynote speakers for its 2024 annual conference and trade show in Atlanta from Oct 30 to Nov 1: former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann and economist Dr. Anirban Basu.




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Schulte Roofing Celebrates ‘Hat Trick’ Victory at Best of Brazos Awards

Schulte Roofing ran up the victories at the Best of Brazos Valley Awards, securing titles in Best Metal, Solar, and General Roofing, marking its 15th BOBV victory.  




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Beacon Buys Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication

Beacon completed the acquisition of Chicago Metal Supply, a family-owned firm specializing in customized architectural sheet metal and intricate metalworks to enhance its commercial and residential offerings.




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IBHS' New Hail Data Leads to Better Roofs

The Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety conducted a study using hail data to improve the resilience of roofing materials; the aim is to help manufacturers design tougher products.




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Choosing the Best Low-Slope Roofing System for Your Building

Building sciences experts from Rimkus break down the pros and cons of low-slope roofing systems to help determine which is best for your next project.




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Roofing Contractors See Benefit from New, low-VOC Ultra-Pure Spray Foam

Ultra-Pure spray foam is designed to minimize odors and VOC emissions before, during and after application and is designed to deliver consistent performance year-round.




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Roofing Contractors and Best Hiring Practices

If done well, the hiring process is the linchpin separating good and great companies. Learn more on how to be great during the 2023 International Roofing Expo.




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IRE Session Preview: Being an Ally and Advocate for Women in Roofing

How to be an ally for women roofers in a male-dominated industry: NWiR session, initiatives, and background explained.




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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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TIME Names NanoTech Marquis Product a ‘Best Inventions of 2024’

NanoTech Materials Inc.’s Insulative Ceramic Particle technology has been named to TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2024. 




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Domestic Construction Spending Sees Uptick in September

In September, U.S. construction spending rose by 0.1% to $2.14T, with private residential projects driving a slight increase; public-sector construction grew by 0.5%, totaling $495.2B.




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Progressive Roofing Joins the Roofing Alliance as New Governor Member

The Roofing Alliance welcomes Progressive Roofing as its 201st Governor Member, joining industry leaders to drive innovation, workforce development, and education in roofing.









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2023 Speech Industry Award Winner: ReadSpeaker Embeds TTS in Many More Platforms

With almost 25 years of experience in developing text-to-speech solutions, ReadSpeaker today offers one of the largest selections of expressive, humanlike voices in the industry.




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2023 Speech Industry Award Winner: NVIDIA Is Making Voice AI Better for Almost Everyone

NVIDIA saw blowout second-quarter results, surging margins, and incredible demand, which prompted one analyst from Constellation Insights to conclude that "it's clear the company has little competition and a lot of pricing power."




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Best Practices for Bringing Voice Assistants to Mobile Apps

Mobile voice interface development requires a clear objective with a lot of customer insight.




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Speech Analytics Expands Beyond Voice

AI innovations mean interaction analytics can provide more actionable insights.




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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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Taco Bell to Expand Voice Ordering

Taco Bell is looking to add AI voice ordering to hundreds of U.S. drive-thru locations this year.




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The Best CRM Software and Solutions: The 2024 CRM Industry Leader Awards

CRM magazine has named its five picks in 11 categories, pointing the way forward with the best products and capabilities hitting the market in customer service, marketing, and sales. (Featured on DestinationCRM.com.)




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AI Agents Market to Be Worth $47.1 Billion by 2030

MarketsandMarkets projects 44.8 percent CAGR for the AI agent technology market over the next six years.




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Adobe Podcast Taps Wistia for Its AI-Powered Enhance Speech API

Adobe partnership brings professional-quality audio to Wistia customers.




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Yobe Launches VIENNA, a Voice Extraction Tool

Yobe's VIENNA provides voice intelligence capabilities and AI-powered analytics.




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Cuando el fútbol no importa: Vicente Moreno deja el cubo y la pala de quitar fango para acudir sin ánimo al Bernabéu

El técnico de Osasuna, tras una semana en Massanassa ayudando a las víctimas de la DANA, regresa a su trabajo para enfrentarse al Real Madrid. Leer




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Artem Dovbyk recibe el Premio Pichichiy Unai Simón, el Trofeo Zamora

El diario MARCA ha reconocido este lunes a los mejores deportistas del Campeonato Nacional de Liga de la temporada 2023/2024 y a las Selecciones de Fútbol nacional y olímpica Leer




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El ex sevillista Ben Yedder condenado a dos años de prisión por agresión sexual

El jugador no entrará en la cárcel al tener su condena en suspenso según la Justicia francesa Leer




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Bodas, bautizos y comuniones 'on the beach'

MARTA M.- A finales de junio comenté en este mismo espacio el lamentable hábito de las barbacoas en la playa durante todo el verano. Hoy quiero abundar en el tema porque se están profesionalizando: ya vienen con generador eléctrico. Sí señores, se acabó pagar el restaurante o pasarte el día limpiando y recogiendo los restos del cumpleaños del niño/a. Ahora se lleva ussted el bufet y los invitados a la playa (o a un parque) y ya lo tiene
todo servido.




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Un rayo causa el incendio de una casa en el centro de Marbella

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Las Zonas de Bajas Emisiones (ZBE) son necesarias ¿pero justas?

Ninguna de las ciudades con una ha valorado su impacto en los menos favorecidos. Son obligatorias desde 2023, pero apenas hay en 25 de las 149 poblaciones que deberían tenerlas Leer




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Ignacio Beamud: «Uno de cada dos clientes de Mazda vuelve a elegirnos»

El flamante CEO y presidente de Mazda España dice que su objetivo es ser la primera marca 'premium' no europea en 2030. Y sobre los coches hechos en China, insiste en que deben competir en igualdad de condiciones con el resto. Leer




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Elon Musk presenta el Cybercab, el esperado robotaxi de Tesla: sin volante, sin conductor, un precio menor a 20.000 dólares y empezará a fabricarse en 2026

El multimillonario ha afirmado que este vehículo revolucionará el transporte de personas porque su coste por kilómetro será 20 centavos, una quinta parte del de un autobús público Leer




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Datos sobre la imbecilidad crónica de los españoles

Es duro vivir (y haber nacido) en un país donde ya no cabe un tonto más. Generalizo, claro, pues no se puede escribir sin generalizar, y pido, por ello, disculpas, a los escasos españoles que por su coeficiente de inteligencia, ya sea racional, ya emocional, no encajan en mi afirmación.

      Doy a continuación algunos datos, elegidos al azar, que demuestran la exactitud de mi diagnóstico,...




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De becario a gacetilla

El consultorio del Abogado del Navegante se convierte en blog. Hasta el día de hoy, los lectores preguntaban y el letrado respondía; a partir de ahora será al revés. Ustedes tienen la palabra.