By Anna Lockhart. Hear from inspirational speakers, partake in educational sessions and network with fellow VARP members at the upcoming convention. The Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) will host their 56th Annual Summer Convention August 2-4, 2023, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This event is an opportunity for ...
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jennifer Ford-Smith from Johns Manville. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the webinar. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to Roofers Coffee Shop. My name is Heidi Ellsworth. And we are here within RLW, ...
By Anna Lockhart. Tune in to the upcoming Read, Listen, Watch to learn about the amazing opportunities students from across the country have been given in learning practical trade skills at the annual SkillsUSA competition! RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction ...
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn the history of PVC roofing as well as best installation practices and benefits. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) roofing is one of the fastest growing single-ply membranes on the market. Commercial roofers and building owners alike love PVC for its reflectivity and resistance to chemicals. But what exactly ...
By Karen Edwards. Thousands of youths looking to enter the trades compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta. The RoofersCoffeeShop® crew is representing the roofing industry for its first-time participating in the SkillsUSA Techspo and competitions. The National Roofing Contractors Association was instrumental in working with SkillsUSA ...
By Evelyn Witterholt. Join tens of thousands of students, teachers and education leaders for this annual conference that supports technical and career education. Since 1965, SkillsUSA has been a trailblazing organization when it comes to advocating for skilled trades. They offer resources for students who are looking to expand their ...
Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 66 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2022 Accident Prevention Contest were ...
By Johns Manville. Johns Manville will be offering exciting new on-site training opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. The training opportunities offered by Johns Manville have consistently improved over the years. Our first training program, Better Understanding of Roofing Systems Institute (BURSI), has been going strong for more than ...
By Anna Lockhart. Title 24 outlines a set of sustainability-focused requirements for building standards in the state of California. Title 24 – California's energy code – is designed to take action in reducing excessive energy consumption and waste during and post building construction. Every three years the California ...
By Johns Manville. Johns Manville Plant Manager, Terry Crouch, received a Talent Development Award for his work expanding the company. Terry Crouch, a plant manager for Johns Manville, was recently awarded for his efforts growing the company and the local economy in the Scottsboro, Alabama area. Terry was specifically awarded ...