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Expert Conversations
AI en la industria de roofing
Por Jessica Bravo. Aprende cómo usar la inteligencia artificial como herramienta y no tenerle miedo. En este episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Jessica Bravo conversa con Monica Vornbrock dé The GLO Group sobre cómo la inteligencia artificial (AI) está ganando espacio dentro de la industria de techos ...
Build confidence in roof restoration
By Dani Sheehan. Learn to identify viable restoration candidates and communicate the value of restoration to building owners. For many building owners, roof replacement remains the default solution when a roof begins to show signs of aging. But restoration can offer a viable alternative in the right circumstances. The challenge ...
Modern subcontractor management
By Emma Peterson. How strong agreements and thorough documentation help you avoid misclassification and immigration issues. With tightening work regulations, both related to immigration and general compliance, it is more important than ever that contractors make sure their subcontractor agreements and documents are in order. To learn about the do’s ...
3 things to look for in a hiring partner
By Jenny Yu. Specialization, immediate access to talent and speed are three factors to consider to ensure your business is properly and efficiently staffed. When labor is tight, partnering with a staffing agency can be a smart solution. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Kristin Case, managing partner ...
Four decades of culture
By Dani Sheehan. BITEC’s people-first culture has shaped its growth, strengthened contractor relationships and positioned the company for the future. For many manufacturers, longevity is measured in product lines or market share. But in roofing, companies that remain trusted for decades are often built on a strong culture. In a ...
Gain margins and control the jobsite with rollformers
By Jenny Yu. Understanding panel profiles, production needs and equipment configurations can help contractors make informed equipment investments. In a recent Lunch & Learn titled “How to Choose the Right Rollformer,” Karen Edwards spoke with MetalForming (MF) Business Development Director Chad Rowe about the factors contractors should consider when ...
From McMansions to green homes: Modern homeowner priorities
By Emma Peterson. In this Contractor Outlook, we dive into what today’s homeowners really want alongside Allison Hadley. Allison Hadley is the spokesperson of American Home Shield (AHS), a home warranty provider in the United States. Allison was commissioned by AHS to conduct independent consumer research in the home ...
El verdadero valor de un representante del fabricante
Por Alberto Torres. En la industria del roofing, el representante del fabricante suele verse como alguien enfocado en ventas. Pero en la práctica, su rol va mucho más allá. En este episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, conversé con Luis Ramos de MuleHide, quien explicó cómo los contratistas ...
Contracts and payment laws: Getting over the finish line
By Emma Peterson. NFRC’s James Talman on momentum, parliament and what comes next for U.K. contract and payment law. Recently, James Talman of National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) stopped by RoofersCoffeeShop.uk for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® all about the recent change in how the government manages retentions ...
Levelling the paying field
By Emma Peterson. A recent government decision to reform payment law is set up to help small businesses thrive. In the U.K. government’s recently decision about retention in construction contracts, they also made key changes to reform long-standing payment laws. To get a better understanding of what the payment ...
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