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Mark Your Calendars for June 12-14, 2020
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo is going virtual! For three days, June 12-14, 2020, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting exhibitors, educational sessions, a keynote speaker, and the CEO roundtable at their 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo. Although ...
Head to Western Roofing Expo, Virtually
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Who’s ready to launch into the virtual Western Roofing Expo on July 1-15, 2020? Whether you’re at home or working in your office July 1-15, 2020, join Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) for their first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo (VWRE). Due to travel bans and ...
Healthcare Hero Wins New Roof
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Companies collaborate to provide a deserving mother of four, working three jobs, with a brand new roof. A healthcare worker in Tri-Cities, Washington is the winner of a free roof thanks to a local roofing company’s giveaway. Josh Shupe, the CEO of Black Diamond Roofing, partnered ...
Flowers for Roofing Moms
By Chelsea Oesch, Beacon Branch Manager and RCS Influencer. Beacon continues a tradition of giving to employees on the holidays. Last year was just the beginning of Beacon Building Products Austin, TX locations starting a tradition for their teams. It was a fun and exciting 2019, full of surprises for the Beacon ...
ARMA Announces Accident Prevention Contest Winners
Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 70 asphalt roofing manufacturer facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2019 Accident Prevention Contest were ...
Top March Stories: Much-needed Coronavirus Information
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Last time I wrote about the trending stories on RCS it was about the International Roofing Expo and Journey performing at the SRS Distribution party/fundraiser. Fast forward to today and things have changed a lot. Most of our ...
GAF Celebrates 2019 President's Club Award Winners
Presented annually, the GAF President’s Club Award celebrates exemplary efforts in high-quality service and leadership in the roofing industry across North America. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced the winners of the 2019 President’s Club Awards, recognizing the most elite residential ...
Prospecting Tips for Growing Your Business in the Age of the Coronavirus
By Satta Sarmah Hightower. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how we live, work, and interact. Social distancing is now the norm, which means businesses must find new ways to engage customers. However, you can still nurture leads and hold consultations while following recommended distancing practices. You just have to be creative in your ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 3
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how to create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of myths ...
Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 4: Inadequate Half-Sheet Fastening
By GAF. When installing TPO or PVC, the corners and perimeters of a building require more fasteners than the field due to higher uplift pressures. In this segment of the Roofing it Right miniseries on the Top Ten Mistakes in Low Slope Roofing, GAF Senior Commercial Training Specialists Dave Scott and Wally ...
