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Don’t Let COVID-19 Be an Excuse for Poor Service

Monroe Porter
June 11, 2021
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Although the pandemic is causing difficulties, courtesy and proactive customer service can go a long way to staying in business.
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If They Fund It – Can We Build It?

Infrastructure Now – Workforce Maybe
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
June 4, 2021
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The government is thinking long term as it relates to infrastructure, but providing opportunities for young people to become educated in the skilled trades has been lacking, and still is.
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How Roofing Companies Can Master Storm Season

Josh White
June 4, 2021
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Hoosier Contractors President Josh White shares practical advice contractors can use to turn storm season into new business opportunities.
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If workers are not particularly aware of observable details, acts and conditions on their specific worksite, they are unprepared to react using pre-determined responses adapted to the situation and tools-at-hand.

Why Situational Awareness (S/A) is Important for Roofing Contractors

Chip Macdonald
May 28, 2021
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By practicing situational awareness every day, contractors can keep themselves and others safe while on the job.


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Are Your Policies Up to Standard?

Richard Alaniz
May 21, 2021
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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed many things, a failure to make needed policy revisions could have serious consequences down the road.


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Smart Things Roofing Contractors Do

Monroe Porter
May 14, 2021
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Here are some the smart things contractors do to make their businesses succeed, and tips on how to do those things if you aren’t already.


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It’s Time to Reintroduce Slide Guards

A Usable Solution for Fall Protection
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 7, 2021
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If the law of the land allowed for slide guards, I believe most contractors would comply in greater numbers than ever would with lifeline systems.


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How To Leverage Big Data in 2021: Community and Cause

Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
April 26, 2021
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Bringing your company together around a cause within the community is key. When deciding to move forward with supporting a cause, it’s paramount to review how your team can be involved.


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Don’t Do Stupid Things

Monroe Porter
April 16, 2021
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Most people aren’t stupid, but just fail to think things through, and short-term decisions can turn into long-term nightmares. Here are 10 of the most frequent poor business decisions.


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Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ellen Thorp
April 14, 2021
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The roofing industry learned a lot from joining forces in the past year, and the EPDM Roofing Association will capitalize on the relationships it built to grow the industry beyond the pandemic.


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