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VHeading to Hawaii? Here’s How to Prepare

VIDEO: Heading to Hawaii? Here’s How to Prepare

What roofing contractors need to know about preparing for the journey to an area in crisis following deadly inferno.

Jill Bloom

Steve Slepcevic

August 22, 2023

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In this brief video, roofing contractors looking to help respond to the devastation in Maui can learn first-hand from crisis expert Steve Slepcevic, who’s on the ground after the deadly fires in Lahaina.

VIDEO: Latinos En Roofing Fall Training Preview

The nationwide initiative to engage and empower Latino contractors in the roofing industry continues with a series of upcoming events.

August 21, 2023

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The nationwide initiative to engage and empower Latino contractors in the roofing industry continues with a series of upcoming events.

Roofing Contractor magazine Editorial Director Rick Damato (far left) and friends

About Time: Roofing Competition Debuts at SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA 2023 Features First Commercial Roofing Competition; Kyle Cameron of Hutchinson, Kan., crowned ‘National Champion’

Rick Damato

August 21, 2023

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SkillsUSA 2023 Features First Commercial Roofing Competition; Kyle Cameron of Hutchinson, Kan., crowned ‘National Champion’

What is SkillsUSA?

What is SkillsUSA? Roofing opportunities incorporated into programs for students seeking futures in the skilled trades

Rick Damato

August 21, 2023

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What is SkillsUSA? Roofing opportunities incorporated into programs for students seeking futures in the skilled trades

Dos and Don'ts of Using AI and ChatGPT in Roofing

Roofing Technology

VIDEO: Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT and other forms of artificial intelligence are making their way into the roofing industry. Learn how to effectively use it for marketing and more in this brief video.

Art Aisner

August 17, 2023

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In this brief video, roofing contractors can learn how to effectively use artificial intelligence to help gain and keep customers.

Roofing Trade Shows

VIDEO: Western States Roofers Address Education, Workforce

The Western States Roofing Contractors Association will take its educational sessions on the road, and will continue to address workforce and technical issues, says incoming president Mike Wakerling.

August 16, 2023

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In this brief video, incoming WRSCA President Mike Wakerling discusses what he’s looking forward to at WRE 2023, and the challenges ahead for roofing contractors.

Roofing Retirement

VIDEO: Ken Kelly Retiring after 30 Years in Roofing

The 2019 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year calls it a career after three decades. Hear why it’s the right time, and how he’s going out “on top.”

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 15, 2023

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The news deserves shouts from a "town crier": Ken Kelly, a luminary in the roofing world, announced his departure from the eponymous roofing firm, Kelly Roofing, his father began more than 50 years ago. Kelly speaks with RC publisher Jill Bloom about his decision to hang up his hammer.

Employment News

Mule-Hide Products Welcomes Mark Okland as Strategic Account Manager

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 14, 2023

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Okland joins Mule-Hide Products after 19 years at IKO, where he most recently served as a product manager in the commercial division.

Jim Ziminski is the Consummate ‘Corporate Man’ but Don’t Tell Him That

After spending more than three decades nurturing successful brands within the building envelope space, the man who eschews “corporate” life is back at it with his latest iteration: Omnia Exterior Solutions.

Bryan Gottlieb

August 14, 2023

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After spending more than three decades nurturing successful brands within the building envelope space, the man who eschews “corporate” life is back at it with his latest iteration: Omnia Exterior Solutions.