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The Roofing Industry: A Look Back and Predictions for the Future

Jim Hoff
January 8, 2015
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A look at the past reveals how commercial roofs might change over the years.
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Taking a Long-Term Employment Approach

Monroe Porter
January 8, 2015
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Evaluating your current employees is the first step to improving your workforce.
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A New Year Brings Fresh Challenges for Roofing Contractors

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 8, 2015
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What business challenges and opportunities do you expect to face in 2015?
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Sustainable Roofing

Are You Ready for the Newest Benefit in Cool Roofing?

Jim Hoff
December 8, 2014
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Analyzing peak energy costs can create new opportunities involving cool roofs and energy savings.
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Measuring Up

Avoiding the Salesman Disease

In business, there is a thin line separating optimism and denial. Don’t pursue an illusion.
Monroe Porter
December 5, 2014
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I want to make it clear that I consider myself a good salesman and am offended by the stereotype used to portray salespeople.
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A Source of Opportunity for Roofing Contractors

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 5, 2014
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Most of us in the roofing industry have learned through the Great Recession and the continuing recovery that we are in a very resilient business.
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Guest Column

Ensure Performance by Connecting Your Roofing Tools to the Correct Power Source

Matt Barlow
November 3, 2014
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Make sure you are connecting your tools to the correct power source on the job.
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Legally Speaking

NLRB McDonald's Ruling Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact for Roofing Professionals

Richard Alaniz
November 3, 2014
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Companies should take several steps to prevent being blindsided new developments.
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Energy Efficient Roofs Include More Than Insulation

James R. Kirby AIA
November 3, 2014
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There a number of strategies that can be employed to provide energy-efficient roof systems.
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Measuring Up

Solutions for Running a Better Family Roofing Business

Monroe Porter
November 3, 2014
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A family business poses its own set of challenges for the owners.
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