RCS Influencer Wendy Marvin says that diversifying your suppliers and maintaining relationships is key to managing materials. Material management has certainly changed a lot in the last 5 years. On the West Coast, we’ve gone from managing 3 price increases/year, to managing 3 in the first quarter. I’m sure it’s similar ...
RCS Influencer Heidi J. Ellsworth says that reviews can make or break your company. Having a good reputation online is critical for any home services provider – including roofing contractors. Unfortunately, the media likes to cover stories about unscrupulous contractors who scam customers which makes it even more important that ...
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that robotics and automation are making processes for contractors more efficient. As the construction industry battles against labor shortages and an increasingly complex work environment, an unprecedented revolution is underway – the Robotics Revolution. Automation and robotics are making significant inroads into various construction practices, particularly ...
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says within the next 10 years, we will see significant robotics and automation take over a lot of the more labor-intensive task of roofing. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Partner of Adams and Reese, Trent Cotney. You ...
RCS Influencer John Kenney says that roofing contractors must prioritize heat stress and adhere to OSHA regulations. Roofing contractors face unique challenges when managing heat stress among their workforce. With exposure to intense heat from the sun and hot roofing materials, roofing professionals are particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses. To ensure ...
RCS Influencer Kendall Ekerson from Simply Affordable Roofing offers a few ways their company handles the problem of heat stress. In Oregon we don't typically see crazy hot weather, but we have a few weeks every spring and a few extended periods in the summer when it gets really hot. The ...
RCS Influencer Peter Horch says that warehousing your own materials can be helpful to rural roofing companies. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between our Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth and Horch Roofing Owner Peter Horch. Megan Ellsworth: Hello, everyone. My name is Megan Ellsworth, here at RoofersCoffeeShop.com. And ...
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that he has noticed a trend of smaller contractors needing to store excess materials, and what that means for their monthly rates. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Partner of Adams and Reese, Trent Cotney. You can ...
RCS Influencer Mandy McIntyre says that it's important to build connections with your Latino crew members. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth and Level Up Consultants Owner Mandy McIntyre. Megan Ellsworth: Hello everyone. My name is Megan Ellsworth at RoofersCoffeeShop here, ...
RCS Influencer Lee Lipniskis says that reaching out to other members of the roofing industry can help you better navigate a business crisis. My first go-to when I am having a business crisis is to reach out to my network of fellow construction company owners. I cannot stress enough how important ...