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A variety of experts are offered the opportunity to share their insights with the roofing community as guest columnists.

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Can We Require Our Employees to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine? Should We?

Philip Siegel
January 20, 2021
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The short answer to whether vaccines can be a condition of employment is "yes," but employers have a lot to consider before making it a policy.


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How to Leverage Big Data to Predict Success in 2021: Mobility Trends

Anna Anderson
January 6, 2021
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More people than ever are using mobile devices to search for roofing services. Harness that to your advantage to succeed in 2021.


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How to Leverage Big Data: Traditional Marketing

Anna Anderson
December 14, 2020
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Roofing contractors can use data to their advantage when marketing services and to predict success in 2021.


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Using Switchgrass for Green Roofs and Biofuel

Trent Cotney
December 10, 2020
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If enough roof builders are willing to incorporate switchgrass or other plants into their projects, and if biofuel producers get on board, everyone can benefit.


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DOL Changes Definition of Independent Contractors

Trent Cotney
October 1, 2020
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Though the proposed rule change was made with large, multinational companies in mind, the impact will be wide and sweeping.


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The Shield: Navigating Liability in the Construction Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trent Cotney
September 15, 2020
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Beyond acting reasonably to keep workers and consumers safe, companies can protect themselves though contractual measures.


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Virginia Adopts First-in-the-Nation OSHA Workplace Safety Requirements for COVID-19

Benjamin S. Lowenthal
September 1, 2020
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Should other states follow suit, roofing contractors across the country will need to overhaul safety protocols and employment practices to comply with COVID-19 workplace safety rules.


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Housing and Remodeling Market Fluctuations in 10 Years + COVID-19

Yuka Kato
June 26, 2020
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It’s important to watch market trends, particularly during times like these when the market slows. This can help you make informed decisions of your own for investments, purchases, and other industry-related projects.


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Attic Airflow is a Roof’s ‘Insurance Policy’

Paul Scelsi
June 15, 2020
4 Comments
By covering attic ventilation costs, insurance companies are protecting their money and both your clients’ property.
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SPFA Member Survey Reveals Impacts of COVID-19 on Roofing Contractors

Kurt Riesenberg
May 26, 2020
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Roofing contractors say stay-at-home directives and social distancing have slowed new and retrofit projects in both the residential and commercial sectors.
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