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Colorado Hosts the 35th CRA Trade Show
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Colorado Roofing Association’s free trade show brings roofing professionals together to network, hear the latest industry trends, and learn about new products and services. Where will you be Thursday, January 23, 2020? Hopefully joining us at the 35th annual CRA Trade Show! Since 1985, ...
A Career Change from Selling Women’s Shoes to Roofing Repair Sales
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. With a knack for sales, Kalen Canaday has found success at Maxwell Roofing. Less than two years ago, Kalen Canaday joined Maxwell Roofing in Nashville, Tennessee. In that time he has gone from never stepping foot on a roof to an Account Manager. While ...
Cotney Construction Law to Speak at the International Roofing Expo
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Cotney lawyers speak on diversity and immigration during the 2020 IRE. Attending the International Roofing Expo in February is a must for roofing professionals. It is the time to meet up with manufacturers, distributors, technology companies and much more. In fact, one of the ...
Don’t Miss the 37th CRCA Tradeshow and Seminars
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. January 15 through 17, 2020, attend seminars, meet with over 150 manufacturers and suppliers, and learn about the latest in roofing and waterproofing products and technologies. Save the date for January 15-17, 2020! The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) will be hosting the 37th annual ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes SRS Distribution
SRS Distribution is known for having one of the strongest networks of independent roofing distributors. RoofersCoffeeShop, the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome SRS Distribution. SRS Distribution operates nationwide in 44 states under 35 local brands with 310 locations to meet contractors’ ...
DIY Tap and Die Drain Post Cleaner
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Instead of buying an expensive tap and die set, make your own! Roof drain posts can get clogged and dirty over time, which means they need to be cleaned occasionally. Typically a tap and die set, used to clean roof drain posts, is expensive and bulky. ...
Top November Stories: Innovation, People and Insurance Horrors
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. It’s always interesting to see what articles drew the most interest each month on RoofersCoffeeShop. The top five always include a story about people in the industry and that was the case again this month. Our most-read article ...
The Health Insurance Challenge for Contractors
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. One of the biggest costs of doing business can be the cost of providing healthcare to yourself and your employees. When you started your roofing company, you probably did so because you love the trade. You love the opportunity to work outside and provide essential protection ...
Providing Excellent Customer Service as a Contractor
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Everyone says that their company provides good customer service, but what does it look like? In a recent blog post shared by Beacon Roofing Supply, they discuss exactly how contractors can provide excellent customer service. They note that good customer service leads to increased customer referrals ...
New Perspectives for Your Objectives
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. 3D visualization is growing in importance for the roofing industry. The advent of the aerial imaging industry led to the popularity of visualization for contractors. Using online tools, contractors ‘see’ a jobsite or building before ever visiting the site in person. The visualization helps contractors identify ...
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