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This Distributor Grew from One State to National Prominence in a Matter of Years
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Founded at the height of the 2008 Great Recession, this company has thrived in the roofing industry. The Great Recession was a period of economic downturn that lasted from 2007 – 2009, devastating the financial markets and the banking and real estate industries. New homebuilding ground ...
1,000 Words or Impressions?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Photo galleries and social media are crucial for roofing companies that want to stay relevant in this digital age. We’ve all heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” And while a picture can capture a lot, why is it important to include ...
Tips and Tricks for Successful Recruiting
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Simplifying ads, reaching out to local trade schools and providing a signing bonus are all tactics used by a Portland, Oregon roofing company to recruit and retain talent. The roofing industry continues to face a labor shortage. According to a study done by Arizona State ...
Meet Answer Me This! Winner Joseph Metrando
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question; next week’s winner could be you! One of the best things about our contests and giveaways is getting to meet the winners and sharing their stories on our site. This week’s winner of Answer Me This, ...
Brush Off 2020 and Celebrate the New Year in Jamaica
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. RSVP for the 2021 IB Roof Systems Contractor Retreat before it’s too late – the last day to register is October 30, 2020! IB Roof Systems is inviting you to join them at the stunning Moon Palace® Jamaica this January 25 – 30, 2021. This six-day, five-night ...
Top September Stories: Honoring Veterans and First Responders, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. September's top stories covered a wide range of topics but the most read article by far was the one shared by Chris Hill at SRS Distribution honoring and remembering first responders and those whose lives were ...
Celebrate Manufacturing Careers with ATAS International, Inc.
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. This free virtual event features employee testimonials and is available for the month of October 2020. Join metal roofing leading manufacturer ATAS International, Inc throughout October during their annual Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) celebration which began on the first Friday of October and is virtually available until ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Back American WeatherStar
American WeatherStar is focusing on helping contractors diversify their businesses. RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is pleased to welcome American WeatherStar back to its community for contractors. American Weatherstar is a leading supplier of high-quality, watertight and energy efficient roof systems ...
How COVID Has Impacted Construction and Roofing
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) talks to industry association leaders about the state of the industry. On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, NRCA hosted a telephone town hall to talk about what is happening in the industry overall and see what manufacturers, contractors and ...
“And Give Back”
By Lauren White, Assistant Editor. Six years and $5 million later, SRS Raise the Roof Foundation is impacting lives across the nation. In a recent Roofing Road Trips with Heidi podcast, Dan Tinker, CEO of SRS Distribution, joined Heidi J. Ellsworth, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) partner, to talk about SRS Raise the Roof ...
