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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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Safety Advice

Communication Breakthrough: ELSA Helps Eliminate Language Barriers

Chip Macdonald
November 12, 2013
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ELSA can help eliminate language barriers, increasing safety and boosting efficiency on the jobsite.
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Measuring Up

Famous Last Words: “But I Meant to Get to It”

A little bit of preparation can go a long way to protect your loved ones and your business.
Monroe Porter
November 12, 2013
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Business owners are busy, and even with the best of intentions, there are things we meant to do that we just never get around to.
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Legally Speaking

Preparing for a Storm of Disability Claims

A combination of factors could lead to a sharp increase in the number of disability claims.
Richard Alaniz
November 12, 2013
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In the 2004 film The Day After Tomorrow, weather-related events combine to plunge the world into a new ice age.
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Editor's Note: Thirty Lessons Learned in Thirty Years with Roofing Contractor

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 11, 2013
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It was around this time 30 years ago when I submitted my first feature article to Roofer Magazine.
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Sustainable Roofing

Seeing Is Believing: A New Level of Roofing Professionalism

The roofing crew was professional and courteous — typical of an industry that continues to grow and improve.
Jim Hoff
October 4, 2013
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Thanks to a severe hailstorm this spring, almost every house in my neighborhood was re-roofed this summer.
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