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Jill Bloom introduces the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) at the 2024 Best of Success Conference

Roofing Events

PHOTO GALLERY: The 2024 Best of Success Conference

More than 500 attendees enjoyed the 20th annual conference, held Dec. 4-6 in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Chris Gray

December 19, 2024

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Catch a few familiar faces in our photo gallery featuring fun moments from the 20th annual Best of Success conference.

A federal district court judge issued a stay on changes to the Corporate Transparancy Act.

Regulatory News

Corporate Transparency Act Stayed: What You Need to Know

A preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting mandate was issued on Dec. 3..

Trent Cotney

December 12, 2024

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Nationwide injunction halts Corporate Transparency Act reporting, sparing businesses from Jan. 1, 2025, compliance. Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney explains what this means for roofing contractors.

RAFTRx has launched RAFTRx University, a new onboarding program that uses technology to gain efficiencies for its rapid hiring.

Workforce Development

RAFTR Roofing Launches New Employee Onboarding Platform

Called ‘RAFTRx University,’ process seeks to streamline employee onboarding process

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 5, 2024

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Atlanta-based RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors launched RAFTRx University, a four-week training program for new project managers aiming to enhance excellence.

Safety Spotlight

MRCA 2024 Safety Award Winner Brock Hamre

Brock Hamre, the health resource professional with the Twin City Roofing Contractors Association was recently awarded the MRCA’s Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Excellent Safety Professional Award.

Art Aisner

November 29, 2024

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Hear more about why Brock Hamre’s efforts to keep roofers safe stand out.

The U.K. held its version of the SkillsUSA finals last weekend testing roofing knowledge.

Workforce Development

UK’s ‘SkillBuild’ Roofing Judge: ‘Never Seen It So Close’

National onstruction trade competition has echoes of SkillsUSA

Bryan Gottlieb

November 27, 2024

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SkillBuild, the U.K.’s top construction skills competition, concluded with Bolton College’s Joe Gallagher winning first place in roofing; like is American counterpart, SkillsUSA, it promotes trade excellence.

VIDEO: The Great Heights of the Building Arts

Trent Cotney marvels at the American College of Building Arts in Charleston, a hands-on college which sees its student reach exceptional heights within the building community.

Jill Bloom

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November 18, 2024

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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses the American College of Building Arts, where the Slate Association held a meeting.

The Key Disciplines for a Successful Roofing Exit

Learn the various aspects that go into creating an exit strategy to make selling your business as seamless as possible

Kevin Kennedy

November 8, 2024

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Understanding the eight aspects of planning a successful exit can make any transitions smoother for roofing contractors.

Workforce

Tremco's Rising Stars Program Gains Education Partner in North Carolina

Program helps underrepresented youth find opportunities in construction industry

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 21, 2024

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The Rising Stars Program empowers the next generation of underrepresented youth aged 16-24 by providing opportunities for sustainable careers in construction, including solar panel installation and roofing.

Education News

Owens Corning University Partners with Cornell University

Certificate program brings the Ivy League learning to contractors

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 15, 2024

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Owens Corning Roofing partnered with Cornell University to offer eCornell certificate programs, providing tailored online business courses to help contractors grow and develop key skills.