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Virtual Meetings and Continuing Education
By ATAS International Inc. Maintaining a personal “touch” at a safe distance. At ATAS International, a manufacturer of architectural metal building products, much of our product reps’ time during pre-pandemic days was filled with in-person meetings and sales calls. We would often meet with architects and designers, to assist in the ...
Ensure Worker Safety and Stay in Business With These 8 Tips
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo. The importance of safety protocols has never been higher as localities reopen and COVID-19 cases continue to soar. Spikes in new COVID-19 cases continue to increase nationwide as many economies are reopening. For roofing professionals, it has never been more important to follow safety protocols including ...
Additional Safety Measures for this year’s International Roofing Expo
By IRE. Learn how we’re preparing for your arrival in Las Vegas. Informa AllSecure will employ the highest standards of safety, hygiene, cleanliness and quality for operating events. These measures are in addition to government local authorities and the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The IRE will adapt, at a minimum, the following standards ...
The Pros Outweigh the Cons When it Comes to Metal Roofing
By McElroy Metal. While the upfront cost of a metal roof may seem steep, the benefits of a metal roof are numerous. Metal roofing continues to gain popularity as more homeowners are choosing to replace their shingle roofs with metal roofs. Why are homeowners making this shift to metal roofing though? ...
5 Shortcomings to be Aware of With Retrofit Roofing
By Roof Hugger. Learn the common methods, do’s and don’ts of retrofit roofing. Metal roofs can be retrofitted in a variety of ways. However, many methods are not considered to be structurally correct and are subject to fail because they cannot withstand wind uplift or drift loads for snow. Our Roof Hugger ...
Preparing for Economic Recovery
By Amanda Dodge, CertainTeed. CertainTeed offers advice for post-social distancing market. With states beginning to loosen restrictions from COVID-19, now is the time to start planning and preparing for the post-social distancing market. Here is what you need to know about recovery in the short term and the long term. Short-Term: Prepare ...
How to Survive: Roofing Post COVID-19
By Greta Bajrami; CEO and Founder of Golden Group Roofing, NERCA Treasurer, NWIR MA Council Leader. What is the future of roofing? Who is the face of the roofing contractor and the roofing client? This is a complex question that many roofing experts have had to face. In the last 8 weeks, ...
10 Tips that Roofing Contractors Should Share with Homeowners
By Tilcor Roofing Systems. Roofing contractors need to continue to educate homeowners on keeping their homes safe during coronavirus. During this time of sheltering in, homeowners have a good chance to do some inspections of their homes or investment properties. By neglecting roof inspections, it can cause significant problems for the ...
Managing Collections and Credit Post COVID-19
By Carol Katarsky. Roofing contractors deal with shutdown financial challenges. While the federal and state governments start to reopen the economy, it can be hard for any company to plan for the immediate future. Roofing contractors still need to keep the lights on, regardless of external conditions. That means taking a ...
Momentive Supports Greater Community in Fight Against COVID-19
Mask donations total more than 313,000. Deemed an essential business, Momentive Performance Materials, the Waterford-based, global specialty chemicals company has kept its plants operating throughout this pandemic. The business plays a key role in the global supply chain, contributing essential components to support the health care industry in their manufacture of ...
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