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The big question is: How do you convince them of that?

I was raised on the construction adage: “More guys fall off of shallow pitches than steep ones,” and it has certainly proven true in my 35 years of construction history.

The cost of sales and estimating can be a huge and often misunderstood expense.

Two different mindsets came starkly into view during travels in Europe.

Flashings and penetrations are particularly critical on low-slope standing-seam metal roof systems because the metal serves primarily as a watershed.

News and notes from the NRCA

Some things are so deeply ingrained in the culture of this industry that refusal to change is a virtual certainty.

You can make a lot of mistakes as a manager but messing with employee pay is rarely forgiven.

Some contractors prefer to remain small, but it’s almost impossible to earn big bucks unless you grow big.

News and notes from the National Roofing Contractors Association