management

Mental Health and the Roofing Workplace

September 18, 2020

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.

Leading Your Business Through Tough Times

The coronavirus created economic challenges for all small businesses

Monroe Porter

April 30, 2020

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Tough times call for strong leadership. Take action and influence those around you. The good news is that existing businesses prosper when coming out of a recession.

The Value of Good Character and Good Behavior

Controlling and monitoring behavior is a realistic goal, changing people’s personalities is not.

December 13, 2019

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Don't ignore the problem - address inappropriate behavior early and consistently.

ABC Supply Co. Announces 30 New Managing Partners

August 7, 2019

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ABC Supply Co. has announced the promotion of 30 of its branch managers to managing partners that will serve on its National Branch Advisory Board.

Managing the Office-Field Communication Gap for Roofing Contractors

Long term, building an organization that can better communicate with your field force just makes sense.

Monroe Porter

July 12, 2019

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Traditionally, it has been a challenge to manage office and field communications.

Manager 101: Communication Realities for Roofing Contractors

Communicating is a key managerial skill and not as easy as one might think.

Monroe Porter

April 8, 2019

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A key skill in being a proficient manager is the ability to communicate details and vision to your workforce.

12 Steps to Seeing Safety Risks on the Roofing Jobsite

There are critical clues on every site foreshadowing red-flag disaster that may or may not occur that day.

Chip Macdonald

February 25, 2019

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The following 12 clues may suggest more about the general health and safety on your jobsite than any of the statistics or data projections could ever predict.

Western Specialty Contractors Launches National Account Program

December 14, 2017

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The total cost of building ownership can vary greatly depending on the level of expertise, consistency and dedication of a building's exterior maintenance and restoration team.