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Philanthropic News

Roofing and Perseverance in 2024

Roofing Contractor Garen Armstrong relays the importance of family, perseverance, and other things he learned while recovering from a recent heart transplant
Jill Bloom
December 1, 2023
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RC Publisher Jill Bloom talks about finding life's 'happy balance' between home and work life as the roofing industry closes a busy year and looks forward to 2024.


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Giving Back and Giving Thanks

The synergy between the roofing industry and our nation’s veterans is strong and continues to grow
Art Aisner
Art Aisner
November 3, 2023
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In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.
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Editor's Note

Metal Shows its Mettle

The Maui wildfires and other recent extreme weather events shine a spotlight on metal roofing; are contractors ready to make the case?
Art Aisner
Art Aisner
October 6, 2023
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The Maui wildfires and other recent extreme weather events shine a spotlight on metal roofing; are contractors ready to make the case?
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Technology Collaboration

Contractor Pro Tip: Leave Installing and Disconnecting Lightning Protection to Specialists

Systems are highly specialized and the potential for damage — or worse — isn’t worth the risk
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Jennifer Morgan
September 20, 2023
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Roofers face enough challenges; the importance of involving specialists for lightning protection systems to meet strict standards — and avoid potential issues with dissimilar metals and corrosion — is crucial for compliance.


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An Independent Contractor

Reversing Course … Again

The National Labor Relations Board Counters Precedent with New Ruling on Classification of Independent Contractors
Philip Siegel
September 15, 2023
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The National Labor Relations Board Counters Precedent with New Ruling on Classification of Independent Contractors
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The Beauty of Second Chances

How fortunate we are to be a part of an industry comprised of generosity, grace and a commitment to the common good
Jill Bloom
September 1, 2023
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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on the impact NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has had on unifying the roofing industry.


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Editor's Note

The Joy of Top 100

High interest in this year’s Top 100 List is consistent with the notion that business operations are starting to resemble pre-pandemic levels despite some economic uncertainty.
Art Aisner
Art Aisner
August 4, 2023
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High interest in this year’s Top 100 List is consistent with the notion that business operations are starting to resemble pre-pandemic levels despite some economic uncertainty.
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