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Overcoming Training Ego

Monroe Porter
January 1, 2014
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We need more craftspeople. We can’t run the risk of boring or running off good people.
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RoofPoint Continues to Grow and Impress

Jim Hoff
January 1, 2014
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Launched just three years ago, the RoofPoint sustainable rating system continues to gain market recognition.
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How Contractors Can Navigate the Maze of Affirmative Action

Richard Alaniz
January 1, 2014
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The laws governing affirmative action programs for contractors are lengthy and complicated.
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Simple Solutions to Complex Roofing Problems: Taking a Second Look

Roof systems depend on the effective interrelationship of all of their components.
Louisa Hart
January 1, 2014
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There’s no doubt that simple solutions to complex problems can be very appealing.
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Worker Safety in 2014

Happy New Year!
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 1, 2014
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Instead of waxing poetic about the year just ended or going on about what may happen in the year to come, I am going to limit this to one topic: worker safety.
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Insulation Design for Roofs: A System Perspective

James R. Kirby AIA
December 4, 2013
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A holistic approach to building design puts focus on the thermal resistance of the roof.
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Measuring Up

Does Your Ratio of Office Workers to Craftsmen Make Sense?

Monroe Porter
December 4, 2013
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Inefficient firms with too much overhead risk pricing themselves out of the marketplace.
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Legally Speaking

Be Prepared to Handle EEOC Investigations

Richard Alaniz
December 4, 2013
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Analyzing recent trends can shed light on EEOC complaints and resulting litigation.
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Give Your Roofing Business the Gift of a Great Leader

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 4, 2013
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Don’t be a Scrooge this year. Make a change. Give your roofing business a gift in celebration of the holiday season: a better leader.
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Sustainable Roofing

What Is a Resilient Roof System?

The roofing industry can play a key role in helping buildings withstand severe weather events.
James R. Kirby AIA
November 12, 2013
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Maybe you’ve heard the term “resilient” or “resiliency” used for buildings recently.
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