This Month: Steve Sharp Roofing Consultant Sharp Roofing Associates, Inc. The Book: I Can See You Naked by Ron Hoff What Is the Message of the Book? While I
Tropical Roofing and Raingutters Inc. replaced the original wood shake roofs with CertainTeed Landmark Solaris IR solar-reflective shingles on eight buildings at Pine Knoll Villas.
What is better than cold-calling? Making the
phone ring. A salesperson who pushes a client to buy at the wrong time is at a
disadvantage and vulnerable to combative negotiations. But when a prospect
calls you, the game changes instantly. It is a sign he is ready to buy.
Federal authorities have begun using forfeiture
laws and seizing the assets of businesses employing illegal aliens. In a
departure from the Bush-administration emphasis on worksite raids, U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on July 7, 2009, it had
recently issued Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 652 businesses
nationwide.
As consultants, we are seeing a dramatic increase
in embezzlement and employee theft. During tough economic times employees can
experience more financial problems; throw in some drugs or an enabled employee
and you have a formula for disaster. Now that things are tougher and you’re
watching every penny, don’t be surprised if you find employee theft.
I got to thinking about this subject while
reading daily newspaper accounts of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
that occupied headlines throughout Spring of 2010. Eleven oil platform workers
lost their lives, and many more were injured in the accident leading to the
environmental catastrophe, which is still being played out as I write this in
mid-June.
Are we about to encounter some new labor
challenges in the face of what many describe as a “jobless recovery”? The
evidence is gathering that it may well happen. And the roof-contracting
industry may be among the first affected.
DeWALT's new 12-volt
MAX Lithium Ion platform includes a 1/4-inch screwdriver, 3/8-inch
drill/driver, 1/4-inch impact driver, 3/8-inch impact wrench, LED work light,
inspection camera, infrared thermometer and two combo kits.
The EdgeBox Perimeter Metal Blocking System replaces traditional wood blocking or nailers and can be used with a wide range of roofing and
insulation systems.
Bosch Power Tool Accessories has introduced an expanded
lineup of blades, scrapers, rasps and sanding sheets designed specifically to
improve the function and versatility of multi-tools.
Fully Encapsulated SkylightCarlisle SynTec offers DryLight - a fully encapsulated skylight that provides enhanced energy savings. DryLight is available with an industry-leading, total-system warranty that covers any leakage in the
An innovative
startup company has designed an efficient solution to commercial and residential
roof edge ice problems with a system that equals the performance of the most
effective systems on the market, and costs less to purchase, install and
operate.
GAF-Elk has added 9-inch versions of its
Cobra RigidVent 3 and Cobra Snow Country Advanced ridge
vents, designed to work with narrow ridge cap products.
CertainTeed Corporation has established a new services group and robust training program that
will assist roofing contractors to transition into the solar roofing
market.
OMG, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of innovative fasteners, adhesives, drains and tools for use in construction and commercial roofing applications, has realigned its management team to drive continued growth.
EagleView Technologies has introduced a
new solar roofing report that offers everything needed to
calculate solar exposure, roof square footage and panel placement.
A proposed new ASTM
International standard will address an important aspect of designing this kind
of roofing: determining the proper roofing and waterproofing membrane for a
particular system.
DEWALT will sponsor the “200: Celebrate & Dominate” fight
between “Sugar” Shane Mosley and Sergio “Latin Snake” Mora set to take place at
the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 18
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has entered into an agreement with CertainTeed
Corporation that will supply CertainTeed branded building materials to various regions
of the United
States starting in the third quarter of fiscal
year 2010.
Deluxe Corporation and Canvas announced a
pilot program that will deliver Deluxe’s most popular paper forms to its small
business customers with a smartphone application.
