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Carry your technical library in your pocket
By Julianne Calapa, Sheffield Metals International. Meet the SMI Tech Stick, a powerful and user-friendly tool designed to help you bid and work on metal roof and wall projects. If you’ve worked on any part of a metal project, you know that below the shiny surface of the panels is ...
Redefining safety during roof tear-offs
By Tom Christner, Rocket Equipment. How the Trash Rocket elevates multi-residence roofing projects. Introduction Roofing contractors usually specialize in residential or commercial sectors, but the genuinely desirable projects for many are multi-family jobs. Thanks to Rocket Equipment’s innovative tool, the Trash Rocket, roof tear-offs are safer. Those using the Trash ...
A guide to managing finances in construction
By Kristen Frisa, TRUSS. Learn about the different types of accounting in construction and how to streamline your processes. Across the business world, solid accounting and financial skills are critical to success and survival. The construction industry is no exception to this, but construction accounting can often become a time ...
The path to green in the metal roofing industry
By Dave Barr, Metal Central. How does Central States Manufacturing respond to the need for sustainability? The benefits of sustainable construction options are becoming more and more well known leading to an increase in demand for greener products. Beyond its durability and aesthetic appeal, metal roofing offers various eco-friendly benefits ...
Make a home or business a buyer's dream
By Dave Barr, Metal Central. Metal roofing is one way to elevate any home and building’s curb appeal and resale value. Editor’s note: Share this article with your customers who are considering investing in a metal roof. One of the easiest ways to boost your home's market and curb appeal ...
The importance of maintaining integrity in report drafting
By Henry Staggs. As professionals, it is crucial that we prioritize integrity in all aspects of our work, including report drafting. In the consultancy world, drafting reports is fundamental to our work. Whether it's a comprehensive analysis, a detailed inspection or an expert witness report, the integrity of our findings hinges on ...
5 key tips to successful bookkeeping
By Kristen Frisa, TRUSS. Construction expense management can be a beast, but these tips will help you tame it by implementing an effective bookkeeping system. Running out of money partially through a project is every contractor’s nightmare as it leads to unsatisfied clients, extended schedules and an overall higher monetary ...
Optimize the Roofing Passport program for your projects
By Brendon Studholme, SmartBuild Systems. Get extra training on working with this automated roofing software directly from a SmartBuild Systems support agent. Across the country, more and more companies are integrating the Roofing Passport program into their day-to-day activities. In the field, this system is most frequently used to ...
8 benefits of metal roofing systems
By Dave Barr, Metal Central. From durability to ease of maintenance, there are many different reasons to consider choosing metal roofing. Metal roofing can be a major investment, but one that is well worth it. One thing you cannot put a price tag on is peace of mind, and that ...
Roofing in the southern states
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Craft a roof that stands tall against the south’s rhythm of rain and heat from the sun. The weather in the south can be highly unpredictable and known to change fast. You know what they say, “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes ...
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