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fall protection equipment

A Solution to Suspension Trauma for Roofing Contractors?

The FreeTech Harness’s revolutionary repositioning technology could be a game changer.
Chip Macdonald
December 1, 2016
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The international fall-protection industry retroactively developed the suspension trauma relief strap as a marketable add-on to their line of full body harnesses.
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labor rules

New Rules May Make Many Eligible for Overtime

The estimated four million workers who would become eligible represent just the beginning.
Richard Alaniz
December 1, 2016
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Millions more American workers will be eligible for overtime thanks to a new U.S. Department of Labor rule.
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roofing savings calculator

New Improvements to Online Roofing Technology

Every roofing contractor should be familiar with these two online roofing energy calculators.
Jim Hoff
December 1, 2016
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I’m pleased to announce that our industry continues to take proactive steps to help roofing professionals promote the energy saving benefits of today’s roofing systems.
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Communication skills

8 Ways To Be A Better Communicator

Honest communication isn’t an excuse for stupid communication. It should be tactful, helpful and effective.
Monroe Porter
December 1, 2016
One Comment
Improving your communication skills allows you to be a more effective supervisor, leader, customer service rep and salesperson.
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election laws

A Landmine in Your Business Exit: The Buy/Sell Agreement

The fundamental purpose of a buy/sell agreement is to memorialize the intentions of the business owner.
Joe Bazzano
November 3, 2016
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A buy/sell agreement is a document drafted between two or more business owners.
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election laws

Federal Regulators Make Life Easier for Unions

In order to stay competitive and in compliance, employers need to understand the current regulatory atmosphere.
Richard Alaniz
November 3, 2016
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For employers with a union workforce - or a workforce that could unionize — complying with the National Labor Relations Act is an ongoing headache.
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sustainable roofing

Lighting Up Profits with Daylighting

Who wouldn't want to save money, live and work better, and help the environment?
Jim Hoff
November 3, 2016
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After entering 'roof daylighting' in the search engine, I was quickly directed to over a dozen roofing contractors actively promoting daylighting as a valuable service for their customers.
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A Word of Thanks

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 3, 2016
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November marks the beginning of the holiday season and the traditional Thanksgiving celebration - and in 2016 ... the end of the political season.
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Measuring Up

Marketing and Branding are More About Perception than Logic

How can you create value outside of the actual craft part of the job?
Monroe Porter
November 1, 2016
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Every contracting experience is made up of two components. The actual technical part of the job, and the service or psychological part of the experience.
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safety rights

OSHA’s New Maximum Penalty Structure: Are Roofing Contractors Ready?

If there was ever a time for an employer to think about consequences of one’s actions on the job, it’s now.
Chip Macdonald
October 7, 2016
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On Aug. 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented its new maximum penalty system.
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