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Colin Sheehan
Columbia Roofing and Sheet Metal is the September R-Club Roofer of the Month
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Learn how this company went from doing small roof repairs to building a major business that keeps property owners in the loop. Columbia Roofing and Sheet Metal’s dedication to their customers, employees and community is why they are September’s R-Club Roofer of the Month. In ...
Brian Pallasch - IIBEC’s Leadership in Understanding Roofing Drainage
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. After a startling discovery of a longstanding roof drain design misconception, IIBEC is sharing the knowledge engineers, architects and contractors need to know. In Season 3, Episode 50 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Brian T. Pallasch, CAE, CEO/EVP of IIBEC. This ...
Sealing a Roof: 4 Problem Areas to Be on Guard Against
By Colin Sheehan. Learn easy-to-use methods for sealing a roof and the most common areas where leakages occur. If you’re a long-time homeowner, it’s more than likely you’ve experienced roof leaks. While many roofing materials, such as asphalt or metal, are manufactured with the latest weather-resistant and strengthening technology, accidents ...
Top August Stories: Trade Shows and Durable, Innovative Products
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Editor. See what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. While looking through the most popular articles for the month of August, it’s no surprise that we see quite a few on trade shows. Many people were able to connect with industry friends in-person for the ...
Taking Training to the Next Level
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. How the roofing industry can attract and retain a workforce through continuing education. With the Read, Listen, Watch® (RLW) initiative, RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want. Whether you want to read ...
The Green Roof Revolution – A Growing Sector for BUR
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Why BUR is the ideal choice for use with vegetative roofs and what contractors should know about this growing market. In 2017, the Freedonia Group conducted a study to predict the demand for vegetative roofing systems. From their findings, they forecasted the demand to increase ...
Phillip Harris - Rooftop Safety Taken to New Heights
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Listen to this podcast for advice on how to meet safety goals and why you should offer fall protection. In Season 3, Episode 44 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Phillip Harris, business development manager and safety expert at Tremco and Weatherproofing Technologies ...
Improving Workmanship All Over the World
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. What is the International Federation for the Roofing Trade? And what does it provide for the roofing industry in the United States? Cotney Attorneys & Consultants is a national law firm that represents construction businesses and professionals in legal disputes and transactions. However, their ...
Joel Viera - What You Need at the 2021 Western Roofing Expo
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Educational seminars and exciting events, including some with the Davis Memorial Foundation coming your way at the 2021 Western Roofing Expo! In Season 3, Episode 47 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Joel Viera, executive director of Western States Roofing ...
Change the Culture and Save Lives
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Learning how to direct the evolution of your company’s culture could be the solution to employee depression and suicide. According to the Center for Disease Control, the national suicide rate for males is 27.4 per 100,000 people and 7.7 per 100,000 for females. In ...
