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Can You Hear Me Now?

Roofing Contractor is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new look, but all the same content you need to run a successful roofing business.
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
February 5, 2021
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Roofing Contractor is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new look, but all the same content you need to run a successful roofing business.


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What the Roofing Industry Should Expect for 2021

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 1, 2021
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In 2020, the roofing industry joined the nation in facing multiple challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these challenges also ushered in new opportunities.


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The Roofing Workplace Under a Biden Administration

Employers will be dealing with a decidedly pro-union Biden administration that will make every effort to support a reinvigorated union movement and expand workplace laws.
Richard Alaniz
January 22, 2021
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Employers will be dealing with a decidedly pro-union Biden administration that will make every effort to support a reinvigorated union movement and expand workplace laws.



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Can We Require Our Employees to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine? Should We?

Philip Siegel
January 20, 2021
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The short answer to whether vaccines can be a condition of employment is "yes," but employers have a lot to consider before making it a policy.


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Don’t Take a Knife to a Gun Fight and Wonder Why You Lose

Monroe Porter
January 15, 2021
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Avoiding a bad situation is always better than trying to get out of one, so make sure you’re up-to-date on your rights and legal options. 



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How Should Roofers Address Deck Protection?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 12, 2021
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Is it acceptable to remove the shingles, leave the previously - installed deck waterproofing membrane alone, so long as it is still functional?


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How to Leverage Big Data to Predict Success in 2021: Mobility Trends

Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
January 6, 2021
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More people than ever are using mobile devices to search for roofing services. Harness that to your advantage to succeed in 2021.


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How to Leverage Big Data: Traditional Marketing

Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
December 14, 2020
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Roofing contractors can use data to their advantage when marketing services and to predict success in 2021.


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Using Switchgrass for Green Roofs and Biofuel

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
December 10, 2020
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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.


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Time to Get Engaged

Rick Damato
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. 


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