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Reinventing outdoor lodging one roof at a time
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. These comfortable and accessible pod accommodations required a long-term, upscale roof solution, which DECRA provided. In an effort to make camping appealing to more people, Craig Kelley, the owner of the Algonquin Pod Company, introduced unique pods that let campsites and landowners offer new, ...
We’re all in this together
By Emma Peterson. We're all working in this industry together. Once we know that we're all roofers, we can stand collectively and make our careers come true. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Luke McCormack and Reid Ribble about the industry as a whole ...
John Chan - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Chan from The Durable Slate Company. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Stories From the Roof, the podcast that brings you tales from the most unexpected vantage point, rooftops. I'm ...
State of the UK Roofing Industry: The results are in!
By Megan Poole, National Federation of Roofing Contractors. Learn about the data from NFRC’s Q4 roofing survey and five key takeaways from it! The numbers have been crunched and we have the results from the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and Glenigan’s latest State of the UK Roofing Industry ...
Succession and Exit Planning - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Luke McCormack of McCormack Partners and past NRCA CEO and US Congressman, Reid Ribble. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the full episode. Heidi J. Ellsworth: Hello, this is Heidi Ellsworth and we ...
Safety First: Tremco's Global Safety Initiative - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Tremco’s Executive Director, HS&E Ro Lewis.You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating interviews ...
16 unique roofs from all over the globe
By IKO Industries. From modern green roofs to traditional tile, beautiful roofs come in all shapes and sizes. Across the globe there are a myriad of amazing different cultures and landmarks. But one thing that is a commonality is the need for shelter from the elements, no matter what ...
Meet the shortlist for the 2024 UK Roofing Awards!
By Pip Applegate, National Federation of Roofing Contractors. The NFRC judges have narrowed it down from 200 projects to these finalists! From liquid waterproofing to single ply to slate roofing and more, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has a category for every project in their 2024 UK Roofing ...
Balancing biodiversity with construction
By Megan Poole and Gary Walpole, National Federation of Roofing Contractors. Learn how to work alongside these new rules and regulations for construction projects in England. It can be easy to assume that England’s new rules intended to protect and restore the environment's biodiversity are simply a nuisance, but ...
In Memoriam: Kiara Baker, daughter of Slate Baker
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of the daughter of Slate Baker, our good friend, longtime CRA member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Slate, his family and friends. Kiara Baker (19) left this world for a heavenly one on January 31, ...
