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Learning From Disaster: Devastating Events Play Key Role in Developing Roofing Standards

Jim Hoff
April 7, 2014
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Devastating fires and severe weather events have played a key role in the development of roofing standards.
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Living Roofs Simplified

John D'Annunzio
April 7, 2014
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The living roof on the Ford Dearborn Truck Assembly Plant helped spur interest in vegetative systems across the country.
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Sustainable Roofing

Roofing Plays a Leading Role in Energy Codes

Jim Hoff
March 11, 2014
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New code requirements reflect the growing importance of the roofing industry.
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Measuring Up

Feeling Stuck? Make Your Roofing Business More Rewarding

Monroe Porter
March 11, 2014
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Start envisioning what your business would look like if you made a few changes.
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Editor's Note: What's in Your Toolbox?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
March 11, 2014
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This month’s product focus is on “Tools and Equipment” — always one of my favorites.
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Sustainable Roofing

How to Become a RoofPoint Registered Professional

Jim Hoff
February 7, 2014
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Industry professionals can now be certified as a RoofPoint Registered Professional (RRP).
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Risk Management

How Will Experience Modification Changes Affect Insurance Costs?

Brian Pratt
February 7, 2014
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The NCCI has changed its rating formula, making loss control strategy even more important.
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Measuring Up

Mistakes Contractors Make With Accountants

Business owners need to have financial information to make informed decisions.
Monroe Porter
February 7, 2014
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Here are some do's and don'ts for managing bookkeeping and accounting.
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Legally Speaking

Watch Out for UFOs: Worker Centers as “Union Front Organizers”

Richard Alaniz
February 7, 2014
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It’s time to understand the changing focus of worker centers and prepare for their presence.
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Unintended Consequences of New Building Products and Systems

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
February 7, 2014
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I  have always been a fan of Sir Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
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