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Demand for Metal is Through the Roof!
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. As consumers’ desire for more resilient roofing options increase, so do metal roof sales. Metal roofing is having a moment. It’s growing popularity is not only due to consumer demand for resilient roofing, but also because of the variety of colors and styles available. ...
Top Things to See and Do at IRE 2022
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Sometimes you can’t see everything at the IRE, so we’ve compiled a top 10 list for you to help make the most of your time at the show. If you’re headed to the International Roofing Expo in New Orleans February 1 – 3, 2022, ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes FlashCo
FlashCo’s high-quality prefabricated accessories and Edge program work to “save the contractor time.” RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is pleased to welcome FlashCo into its community for contractors. FlashCo occupies a crucial space in the roofing industry by providing prefabricated and pre-molded ...
Emerging Work Trends to Come Out of the Pandemic
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Here are five trends in business to come out of the pandemic that are here to stay. COVID-19 pushed businesses of all sizes into the digital world. Businesses were forced to become much more flexible and adaptable, making adjustments to accommodate lockdowns and restrictions. With more ...
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 ...
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