Lauren White, Editor
Roof Donated to Combat Veteran
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A collaboration between multiple companies and organizations provides veteran with a new roof that is safe and leak-free. After joining the United States Army just after graduating high school, Loretta Grant, “spent three years in the military, serving in combat in Mogadishu, Somalia, and specializing in ...
Business Championships
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Increase team productivity and create a winning environment by implementing end-of-the-year incentives. The idea of “defining the championship” came to Ryan Groth, the founder of Sales Transformation Group, Inc., while in Washington, D.C. He was there for the celebrations of the Washington Nationals winning the Major ...
Roofing Road Trips Podcast: Renee Ramey
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear about what’s trending in metal roofing, besides its popularity. For the last 25 years, Renee Ramey has fulfilled various roles within the roofing industry, specifically in metal roofing. With a background in marketing and management, Renee has worked with a coil coater, did marketing for ...
Tips for Subcontractors to Ensure Payment
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The work of a subcontractor is difficult, but there are ways to protect their right to payment with these legal tips. Working as a subcontractor has pros and cons. While plumbers, roofers, drywallers, and other subcontractors have the ability and flexibility to work on multiple projects ...
NWIR Seattle Chapter Will Host Michelle Boykin
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Please note that due to the recent national health advisories and decisions by Washington’s governor, NWIR has postponed this event until the fall. They will be honoring those tickets already purchased and updating the Eventbrite tickets once the date has been decided on. Don’t miss this ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Attic ventilation is the key to a roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...
Roof Coating Adds 15 Years to Roof’s Useful Life
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Roof restoration provides long-term weatherproofing solution for Morrow Meadows Corporation. Morrow Meadows Corporation in City of Industry, California was faced with having to re-roof its building. However, instead of tearing off the roof, they opted to restore it using a coating manufactured by Tropical Roofing Products. ...
Houston Hosts IIBEC
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss this premiere event on March 26-31, 2020. The 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show will be six full days of networking, product demonstrations, events, and learning. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting this premier event from March 26-31, 2020 ...
Setting Up New Hires for Success
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Training for Roof Application Careers program from NRCA helps new roofers gain skills and conversational competence to assist them on the rooftop. Because of the labor shortage in the roofing industry, people are getting hired even if they don’t have a lot of experience. ...
Roofing Road Trips Podcast: Isaac Itofe
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Originally “volun-told” to develop a safety program for his fathers’ business, Isaac has built a successful career focused on safety in the industry. Safety Operation Systems (SOS) is known as one of the nation’s top health and safety groups who help roofing contractors really put together customized ...
