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Using Switchgrass for Green Roofs and Biofuel

December 10, 2020

If enough roof builders are willing to incorporate switchgrass or other plants into their projects, and if biofuel producers get on board, everyone can benefit.

Time to Get Engaged

Rick Damato

November 5, 2020

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Growing the business requires hitting the numbers, but businesses that thrive are built on a mission driven by the business leader with buy-in from the entire team.

Age and Other Post-Pandemic Discrimination Claims

Richard Alaniz

October 30, 2020

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Issues caused by the pandemic paired with the nation’s focus on racial and social injustice may increase discrimination claims for roofing contractors.

Productivity is About Working Longer Not Harder

Monroe Porter

October 23, 2020

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Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity.

Shielded Safety: Breaking Down COVID-19 Face Protection for Roofing Contractors

Chip Macdonald

October 16, 2020

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Face masks aren’t the only way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are some viable alternatives that can keep workers safe.

Growth (Still) Matters for Your Roofing Business

It may not seem like it, but now is the best time to invest and advance your roofing business.

Rick Damato

October 9, 2020

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When we find ourselves in the midst of a storm, the most natural thing to do is to put our heads down and hold on tight.

Mental Health and the Roofing Workplace

Richard Alaniz

September 18, 2020

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With 43.8 million people experiencing mental illness in a given year, it’s important to know what actions you can take as an employer.

How to Tell If Your Roofing Financials Are Accurate

Keeping accounting records can be a hassle, but putting in the time to ensure they’re accurate can lead to a better idea of your company’s health.

September 11, 2020

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Roofing contractors are notorious for poor paperwork and taking little interest in accounting.

In Roofing, Clean Matters

September 4, 2020

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The pandemic has taught us all the value of cleanliness, and for commercial roofing, the value of having coatings in your arsenal.

Virginia Adopts First-in-the-Nation OSHA Workplace Safety Requirements for COVID-19

Benjamin S. Lowenthal

September 1, 2020

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Should other states follow suit, roofing contractors across the country will need to overhaul safety protocols and employment practices to comply with COVID-19 workplace safety rules.