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Code compliance starts on the rooftop
By Jesse Sanchez. Properly securing rooftop equipment can help contractors protect roof systems, meet evolving code requirements and reduce risk during high-wind events. Rooftop equipment does more than add complexity to a commercial roof system. When it is not properly supported and secured, it can create risks for the roof, the building ...
Bringing roofing to academia
By Emma Peterson. Through university-level roofing courses, industry leaders are creating a stronger foundation for future growth. Oftentimes, college is thought of as an alternative path than the trades. But that separation, between the trades and academia, is slowly going away, as shown by the partnership between the Roofing Alliance ...
How ABC Supply goes above and beyond for contractors
By Emma Peterson. From tailored product recommendations to dependable support and job site deliveries, ABC Supply’s customer-first culture continues to set the standard in distribution. ABC Supply has been supporting North American contractors since 1982. Today, they are one of the largest wholesale distributors of roofing materials and other building ...
Plan before the first gallon goes down
By The Coffee Shops®. Preparation, manufacturer guidance and a project-specific game plan can help contractors approach roof restoration jobs with fewer surprises. Successful roof restoration starts well before a crew applies the first coat. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards continues the restoration conversation with Joe Sorrentino of ...
Natural light reshapes modern metal buildings
By Jesse Sanchez. Modern daylighting systems are giving metal building professionals new ways to improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, safety and overall building performance. Daylighting may be one of the oldest concepts in building design, but advancements in material design, performance capabilities and installation methods are giving it new relevance ...
The business case for smarter construction recycling
By Emma Peterson. Woodchuck.ai rethinking how jobsite waste is handled in order to support sustainability goals while creating measurable financial benefits. Sustainability has become a key talking point for contractors. As John Kenney, the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group put it, “Not that long ago, sustainability discussions were limited to ...
Building a stronger trade together
By Emma Peterson. IFD connects professionals thousands of miles apart, creating conversations that can lead to practical solutions for contractors in the field. In 1952, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) was founded with the goal of being “a unifying network of national roofing associations, industry partners and ...
Building the bridge from classroom to career
By The Coffee Shops®. IIBEC membership, mentorship and industry resources connect academic learning with real-world building enclosure experience. For students interested in architecture, engineering, construction management or building sciences, finding a path into the building enclosure industry can feel challenging. In one episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with ...
Streamlining the insurance claims process
By Jesse Sanchez. New technology is helping roofing contractors connect field inspections, estimating and insurance workflows while reducing manual handoffs. Insurance-related roofing work can involve lengthy claims processes, disconnected information and repeated manual data entry. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Jamie Pillitteri of ServiceTitan discussed how technology can create a ...
Preparing today to recover faster tomorrow
By Emma Peterson. Learn how proactive planning can help contractors protect their people, assets and operations when disaster strikes. With over a month left of hurricane season and storm systems cropping up left and right in the Pacific, understanding how to prepare for the next storm is still just as important as ...
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