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Dispelling the pesky little voices in our head
By Dani Sheehan. A roadmap to better leadership starts with dumping the HeadTrash. Learn how to silence self-doubt and build stronger teams in this intriguing newscast. In a recent Contractor Outlook Newscast episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Renie Cavallari, award-winning author and speaker about the mental health of today’s ...
Prevent ponding with proper roof drainage
By GAF. Learn how to improve and maintain roof drains on low-slope commercial roofs to prevent water buildup and reinforce the system’s durability. Roof drains are particularly important in low-slope commercial roofing to prevent water from ponding on the surface of the roof. Standing water can deteriorate roofing materials over time, causing ...
The ultimate energy efficient roofing solution
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Do metal roofs offer home and building owners better energy efficiency than traditional roofing materials? The experts explain. In a steadily rising climate, energy efficient building solutions are becoming increasingly popular. As the roof of homes and buildings are directly exposed to ...
Finding success through industry relationships
By Anna Lockhart. In residential construction, it can be incredibly valuable to build relationships with industry distributors. The experts weigh in on why and how contractors should seek connections in the community to further their success. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
This material might change color over time, but its value lasts
By Emma Peterson. From beauty to strength to a 100-year lifespan, copper roofs come with a variety of benefits. Copper as a building material is probably most commonly thought of in reference to the color-changing skin of the Statue of Liberty in New York City, but it actually has a ...
How to bridge communication gaps in roofing companies
By Jesse Sanchez. Helping roofing companies break down internal silos through improved communication, boosting efficiency and morale. In the recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses the challenges of bridging departmental communication gaps with Melissa Chapman and Monica Vornbrock, co-founders of The GLO Group. Their organization, ...
From classroom to rooftop
By Jessica Bravo. Building knowledge in the workforce through the collaborative efforts of the Roofing Alliance and Clemson University's roofing courses. In a Read, Listen, Watch (RLW®) webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products, Alison LaValley of Roofing Alliance and Dr. Dhaval ...
The first woman to earn NRCA Pro Certification paves the way
By Jesse Sanchez. Estefani Albright becomes a trailblazer in roofing certification, inspiring a new era for the industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, the spotlight shines on Estefani Albright, the first woman to earn a Pro Certification from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Host Megan Ellsworth discusses ...
Fostering customer loyalty
By Jessica Bravo. Spread the word, APOC is offering a Contractor Pro Loyalty Program! In a recent episode of CoatingsCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat with Kyle Infante and Anthony Martin from APOC to discuss the importance of strong partnerships in the roofing industry. Kyle noted, "Customer loyalty is really a ...
Exploring sustainability in metal construction
By Jessica Bravo. Industry experts discuss innovative adhesive and sealant. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits with Miguel Pena and Jacque Ince from H.B. Fuller to discuss the pivotal role sustainability plays in today's construction industry, particularly in the metal sector. Their discussion highlights how ...
