Skilled Trades

Always On

June 7, 2019

Competition for workers in roofing is brutal. Skilled roofers, office staff, salespeople, or estimators; the best are in high demand.

GAF Rebrand Q&A: Framing What Matters Most

GAF President Jim Schnepper Talks to RC about the bold moves the industry’s largest materials manufacturer is making today to ensure a stronger tomorrow.

May 28, 2019

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RC had a chance to sit down with GAF President Jim Schnepper and ask him all about the changes from the 2019 IRE show floor.

2019: The Year Construction Becomes Better, Leaner, and More Inspired

Mark Rayfield

February 4, 2019

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Sales will be strong in 2019 across both residential and commercial markets, if the sentiment in Roofing Contractor’s annual State of the Industry Report is any prediction.

Best of Success Seminar: How the Next Generation is Growing Their Business

Andrew Dietderich

December 14, 2018

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When it comes to the next generation of successful roofing contractors, Josey Parks says they need to draw largely from the Silicon Valley playbook.

Tackling the Challenges of Recruiting and Training Roofing’s Next-Generation Workforce

Competing for today’s top talent means bringing life-changing career opportunities to market in fresh ways.

Rob Kornahrens

September 24, 2018

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When the customer you've been trying to land brings a high-ticket project your way, will a shortage of qualified talent cost you the opportunity?

Roofing Contractors Need Their Next ‘Iron Man’

Trade organizations and classes are brilliant, alternative gateways to a career path for graduates who are passionate about embracing a practical skill.

Melissa Miller

September 13, 2018

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Trade organizations and classes are brilliant, alternative gateways to a career path for graduates who are passionate about embracing a practical skill.

Applications open May 16 for Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence

$1 Million to be Awarded in 2018 to Outstanding High School Skilled Trades Teachers, Programs

May 13, 2018

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Harbor Freight Tools for Schools announced it will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to outstanding public high school skilled trades teachers and programs, doubling the amount awarded for last year’s Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.

An Aging Roofing Workforce -- Is 60 the New 40?

No company can afford to overlook potential employees that could help contribute to a successful operation

Richard Alaniz

April 4, 2018

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As the overall economy continues to expand and improve, in virtually every industry employers are finding it increasingly difficult to hire qualified employees.