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It’s Time to Reintroduce Slide Guards

A Usable Solution for Fall Protection
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 7, 2021
One Comment

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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COVID-19 Pandemic and Employee Mental Health

Richard Alaniz
April 9, 2021
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With the pandemic causing added stress and anxiety, employers must show empathy and make available support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues.


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Sustainable – Recyclable – Resilient

Just More Buzzwords or the Future of Roofing?
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
April 2, 2021
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The “why” to get engaged with environmentally-friendly systems is mainly to not be left at the station when the train finally pulls away.


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How to Leverage Big Data in 2021: Brands

Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
March 29, 2021
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Branding can make or break a company when it comes to generating leads. Follow these guidelines to give your branding a boost.


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Unions at the Crossroads

Richard Alaniz
March 19, 2021
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The Biden administration will likely cause a resurgence in union organizing. Follow these tips to create a work environment that discourages talks of unionizing. 


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Avoiding Common Roofing Contractor Pitfalls

Monroe Porter
March 12, 2021
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If you take the right steps, these seven common roofing contractor pitfalls can be avoided and your business can thrive.


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Rick Damato

Mentoring Moment

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
March 5, 2021
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Change is hard, but if we are honest with ourselves, many changes will ultimately be good and the industry we work in is in good shape for a prosperous future.


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