Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO

Why Technology is the Answer to Recovery for Roofing Contractors

September 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RT3. Contractors are rapidly adopting new technologies that will help their business be leaner, more efficient and profitable. Many of us thought the coronavirus pandemic would be a thing of the past by now, right? It's going to be with us for awhile so contractors must think ...

Fires Forcing Worksite Shutdowns

September 20, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Many contractors are voluntarily shuttering worksites to protect workers’ health from the poor air quality. Air quality index (AQI) levels in places like Oregon are at hazardous and unhealthy levels in many parts of the state. This has many contractors shutting down work ...

Q6: Does the Software Company Offer Knowledgeable Support Teams, Training and Service?

September 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Support can make or break a software platform. Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that helps roofing contractors ask the right questions when it is time to choose software for their businesses. Over the next few months, we are ...

Elevate Your Product to Win More Business

September 15, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Choosing the best products for your roofing jobs also elevates the brand of your company. When you install a roofing system or make a repair only to have it fail a short time later, you risk damaging your reputation. It’s important to do ...

SRS Distribution’s Raise the Roof Foundation Participating in the Largest Giving Day in the Country

September 15, 2020 at 5:59 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. North Texas Giving Day is set for Thursday, September 17 and the SRS Raise the Roof Foundation is encouraging the roofing industry to participate. If you have been to the International Roofing Expo (IRE), you most likely attended an SRS Raise the Roof Foundation ...

Scholarship Program’s Goal is to Support the Future Generation of Construction and Roofing

September 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. $20,000 each year is awarded by SOPREMA® to students pursuing careers in the industry. SOPREMA® remains family owned after more than 100 years in the business, something that you don’t see very often anymore. Jennifer Kramer, SOPREMA senior content strategist shared, “Throughout its ...

Q5: Does the Software Company Have Experience in Commercial Roofing?

September 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. If they don't understand the intracicies of commercial roofing, it's likely not the best fit. Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that helps roofing contractors ask the right questions when it is time to ...

Meet John Rowland, Answer Me This! Winner

September 10, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question, next week’s winner could be you! One of our most popular giveaways is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as part of their ‘Construction Solutions’ campaign designed to supply feedback from contractors to help ...

Video Marketing Excites and Educates Customers

September 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. IKO marketing leader Jack Gottesman shares tips on how to implement and improve video marketing. In a recent Roofing Road Trips with Heidi podcast, IKO’s Jack Gottesman joined Heidi for a conversation about video marketing. Jack stressed the importance of creating intriguing video content ...