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How the Great Resignation Impacted the Roofing Industry
By Meta Team. Learn how the global issue of labor shortages is directly affecting the roofing industry. Last April, over three million Americans resigned from their current jobs, kicking off what we now call ‘The Great Resignation.’ Since then, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics has reported that there were ...
Sika to Acquire MBCC Group
MBCC Group is one of the most recognized companies in construction chemicals worldwide with sales of approximately EUR 2.7 billion. Sika has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm, for a consideration of ...
Tricky Roof Repair Over Emergency Room Made Easy
By Sika. Sika provides a watertight system with decorative options that are tolerant of ponding water conditions to the Kaiser Permanente hospital. In 2019, Kaiser Permanente Hospital Group decided it was time to modernize the area above the emergency room. Due to the high value and importance of the emergency ...
Leaky Roof Repaired at the Perry World House
By Sika. Sikalastic RoofPro system with Reemat and Fleece reinforcements to prevent future leaks while maintaining the superior look of the roof on this academic knowledge center. The Perry World House at The University of Pennsylvania is the academic hub on campus for stimulating knowledge and conversation. Recently, the prominent ...
5 Days of Fun at IIBEC 2022
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. This year’s IIBEC International Convention and Tradeshow was a warm welcome back to in-person tradeshows. More than 1,200 attendees arrived in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, March 17, 2022 for the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) International Convention and Trade Show at the Rosen ...
All Hands On Deck
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Calling all roofing professionals! Put your hands to work during this waterproof training with Sika. Are you someone who learns by doing? Do you work in the office, but want to know more about the day-to-day rooftop operations? You’re in luck! Join other professionals ...
Case Study: St. Vincent De Paul Church Restoration
By Sika Corporation. Philidelphia icon restored with Sikilastic RoofPro. The St. Vincent's De Paul Church is well known for its two famous domes; however the building certainly had seen better days before its restoration, needing repair and waterproofing. In order to preserve the stunning mix of Italianate and Greek revival ...
Raising R-value Without Raising Parapet Walls
By Sika. When multiple apartment building roofs in New York needed replacing, this system came in handy. The Southridge Co-op Section #2 in Queens, New York was in desperate need of a complete roof makeover. When it came time to replace the 54,000 square feet of existing roof, contractor Exo ...
How Transportation is Factoring into Material Shortages
By Meta Team. Meta Team examines how long lead times are factoring into the material shortages. The material shortages felt by the roofing industry are indicative of multiple factors. That is why Meta Team has done the research, looking into all of the reasons why these shortages are happening. ...
Management Changes Announced at Sika Sarnafil
Sika Corporation announced a number of new personnel changes within their roofing business management in Q1 of 2022. At the end of 2021, Brian Whelan retired as executive vice president after serving just over 40 years in a variety of roles at Sika Sarnafil. Brian leaves a long resume ...
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