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How Should Roofers Address Deck Protection?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 12, 2021
2 Comments

Is it acceptable to remove the shingles, leave the previously - installed deck waterproofing membrane alone, so long as it is still functional?


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Anderson Mobility Trends

How to Leverage Big Data to Predict Success in 2021: Mobility Trends

Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
January 6, 2021
One Comment

More people than ever are using mobile devices to search for roofing services. Harness that to your advantage to succeed in 2021.


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Megaphone

How to Leverage Big Data: Traditional Marketing

Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
December 14, 2020
No Comments

Roofing contractors can use data to their advantage when marketing services and to predict success in 2021.


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green-roof

Using Switchgrass for Green Roofs and Biofuel

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
December 10, 2020
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If enough roof builders are willing to incorporate switchgrass or other plants into their projects, and if biofuel producers get on board, everyone can benefit.


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Time to Get Engaged

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 5, 2020
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Growing the business requires hitting the numbers, but businesses that thrive are built on a mission driven by the business leader with buy-in from the entire team. 


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roofing workplace issues

Age and Other Post-Pandemic Discrimination Claims

Richard Alaniz
October 30, 2020
One Comment
Issues caused by the pandemic paired with the nation’s focus on racial and social injustice may increase discrimination claims for roofing contractors.
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Measuring Up

Productivity is About Working Longer Not Harder

Monroe Porter
October 23, 2020
No Comments
Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity.
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safety during covid

Shielded Safety: Breaking Down COVID-19 Face Protection for Roofing Contractors

Chip Macdonald
October 16, 2020
No Comments
Face masks aren’t the only way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are some viable alternatives that can keep workers safe.
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Growth (Still) Matters for Your Roofing Business

It may not seem like it, but now is the best time to invest and advance your roofing business.
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
October 9, 2020
No Comments
When we find ourselves in the midst of a storm, the most natural thing to do is to put our heads down and hold on tight.
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legally speaking

Mental Health and the Roofing Workplace

Richard Alaniz
September 18, 2020
3 Comments
With 43.8 million people experiencing mental illness in a given year, it’s important to know what actions you can take as an employer.
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