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Integrating New Hires at Your Roofing Company

The job market is competitive — it’s important to establish an environment where new employees can succeed.

Monroe Porter

January 1, 2017

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It's difficult to find a roofing contractor who doesn't moan and groan about the shortage of good, qualified workers.

Not Your 'Average Joe'

Rick Damato

January 1, 2017

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Not too long ago, I received a call from Joe, a long-time reader in Philadelphia who needed immediate attention.

Things I Learned at Best of Success 2016

Rick Damato

December 5, 2016

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This month's issue of Roofing Contractor contains our report on the 2016 Best of Success conference.

Exiting Your Business can be a Taxing Experience

Beware of these ﬁve critical decisions that could sabotage your business exit and retirement.

Joe Bazzano

December 2, 2016

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After long hours and substantial risk-taking, the business owner has created an asset that, if transferred efficiently, could provide financial security for themselves and their families.

Solar Roofs: Are We There Yet?

To truly change the industry, Elon Musk’s ‘solar shingle’ must move the needle on more than just aesthetics.

Michael Carnahan

December 2, 2016

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SolarCity and Tesla's latest announcement for a solar roof sure did grab a lot of headlines and get us all talking about the prospects of an integrated solar shingle.

A Solution to Suspension Trauma for Roofing Contractors?

The FreeTech Harness’s revolutionary repositioning technology could be a game changer.

Chip Macdonald

December 1, 2016

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The international fall-protection industry retroactively developed the suspension trauma relief strap as a marketable add-on to their line of full body harnesses.

New Rules May Make Many Eligible for Overtime

The estimated four million workers who would become eligible represent just the beginning.

Richard Alaniz

December 1, 2016

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Millions more American workers will be eligible for overtime thanks to a new U.S. Department of Labor rule.

New Improvements to Online Rooﬁng Technology

Every rooﬁng contractor should be familiar with these two online rooﬁng energy calculators.

Jim Hoff

December 1, 2016

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I’m pleased to announce that our industry continues to take proactive steps to help roofing professionals promote the energy saving benefits of today’s roofing systems.