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Celebrating Employees and Putting Customer Service First
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Learn how this company built a thriving business through developing trust with customers and respecting their employees. Matrix Roof & Home Solutions is a local, family-owned, licensed, bonded and insured company providing roofing and home solutions to homeowners and commercial property managers in Vancouver, Portland ...
Contractor Speaks Out About Nooses Found on Jobsites
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Racist incidents at Amazon facility construction site have thrust the general contractor into the national spotlight. General contractor RC Anderson’s Vice President Neil Ascione recently spoke with Construction Dive’s Joe Bousquin about the racially charged incidents that occurred multiple times on the Amazon ...
This Roof Recovery Solution Can Add 25 Years to a Roof
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Deliver a rejuvenated roof without the need to replace the existing roof. Complete roof replacement is not always the best option contractors can provide their clients. With Sikalastic® RoofPro and RoofCoat recover systems contractors can offer savings to their customers by providing cost-effective alternatives ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Integrity Insurance & Bonding Inc.
Become part of the legacy with Integrity Insurance & Bonding’s client-focused custom insurance programs. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is pleased to welcome Integrity Insurance & Bonding Inc into its community for contractors. Integrity Insurance & Bonding is an independent ...
Low Cost, High Reward
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Showcase your products and services, build your network and share your company with the industry at CRA’s annual trade show. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) is gearing up for their annual Table Top Trade Show, set to take place on June 4, 2021 at Empower ...
New Group Empowers Female Entrepreneurs
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Utah woman builds a directory full of resources to connect and encourage women in business. Jen Silver had some questions after launching her business back in 2019. After the Salt Lake City roofing company she was working for went under, she launched her South ...
Vaccine Hesitancy in Construction Industry Concerns Medical Experts
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. New study finds construction workers are among the most hesitant to get vaccinated, with nearly half of the industry reporting they most likely will not seek out the vaccine. Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh conducted a survey to examine vaccine hesitancy ...
Finishes, Fastenings and Accessories, Oh My!
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Metal Deck 101 videos give roofing professionals a quick overview on everything you need to know about your next metal deck roof install. The Metal Deck 101 video series from A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, which are provided in both English and Spanish, give industry professionals ...
OSHA Answers Employee Vaccination Questions
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. New OSHA guidance on employee vaccinations distinguishes difference between “required” and “recommended” vaccinations. This past April, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released new FAQ information guiding employers through considerations for recommending or requiring employees to receive COVID-19 vaccines. As reported by ...
Cognitive Bias in Construction: High-Levels of Safety Gear Doesn’t Guarantee Safety.
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Study finds more safety equipment can lead to a false sense of security and riskier behaviors. New research has found that roofing workers with more safety gear take more risks. According to Popular Mechanics, workers are less safe overall when they place their trust ...
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