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What Does the CDC Guideline Mean for Mask Policies?
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The CDC says that fully vaccinated people might not need to wear masks anymore, so what does this mean for mask mandates? It has been over a year of mask mandates and recommendations from public health authorities, so when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Vaccine Hesitancy in Construction Industry Concerns Medical Experts
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. New study finds construction workers are among the most hesitant to get vaccinated, with nearly half of the industry reporting they most likely will not seek out the vaccine. Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh conducted a survey to examine vaccine hesitancy ...
OSHA Answers Employee Vaccination Questions
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. New OSHA guidance on employee vaccinations distinguishes difference between “required” and “recommended” vaccinations. This past April, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released new FAQ information guiding employers through considerations for recommending or requiring employees to receive COVID-19 vaccines. As reported by ...
Red Rocks Stage Roof Replacement is a Masterpiece of Commercial Sheet Metal Roofing
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The iconic venue gets a gorgeous copper roof replacement that can stand up to Colorado weather. Red Rocks Amphitheater is planning on returning to live concerts in a big way, they are close to finishing their stage renovation, now in the second-to-last phase, with the ...
Roofing Industry Experiencing Price Increases
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. COVID-19 continues to have long-term effect on economics of the roofing industry. Since the start of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020, the roofing industry has been affected on several fronts including building material price increases. Roofing companies are seeing increases around the country ...
Metal Roofing on the Rise
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Durability, style and color are playing key roles in the growing popularity of metal roofing. The demand for home improvement projects has steadily increased throughout 2020 and is expected to remain elevated well into 2021. One upgrade that more homeowners are considering is replacing ...
Can You Require Employees to Get a COVID Vaccine?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Attorneys presenting at a recent Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) webinar say yes. Now that we have an FDA-approved coronavirus vaccine, questions on who should be required to have a vaccine remain. Is it legal to mandate that workers be vaccinated? Attorneys ...
Why Invest in Prepaid Lawyer Fees?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Protect your company during times of uncertainty with reliable and affordable legal services. The coronavirus pandemic has caused uncertainty within the construction industry. Contractors with operations of all sizes have faced difficulties keeping their businesses running over the last few months. According to Cotney ...
A Chance to Show Off Your Metal Roofing Skills
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. The submission deadline for the 2020 DECRA Metal Roofing Project of the Year is approaching fast! The 2020 DECRA Metal Roofing Project of the Year is accepting submissions now through December 1, 2020. If you are a metal roofing contractor or have done a metal roofing project ...
How to Become an Expert at Metal Roofing
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. S-5! webinar series provides training and education at no cost. Contractors who install metal roofing systems have seen how lucrative the business can be. When you decide to add metal roof installation to your business, you are expanding your customer base by offering a product that ...
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