By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding how manufacturing slowdowns will affect the industry, and how contractors can protect themselves. We have already seen how the coronavirus is affecting the economy. Grocery store shelves are emptied of sanitizing solutions and canned goods, travelers have their own rows on flights, people aren’t eating ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Much-needed face masks and respirators are donated by construction firms and produced around the clock by manufacturers. As news of the coronavirus spread, people began stocking up on toilet paper and face masks to protect themselves. The panic buying that ensued has led to a shortage ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how to create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of myths ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. This scholarship helped bring Davis one step closer to pursuing a career in commercial roofing. Davis Edwards, son of Van Edwards, Chief Operating Officer for Midsouth Roof Systems in Georgia, was one of five new Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Recipients for 2019-2020. After graduating from KONOS Academy ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding the world of credit and collections from a professional with 30 years of experience. Thea Dudley has honed her skills as a credit and collections officer throughout her 30 years of experience. After spending many years in the corporate world, Thea, also an ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Helpful tools, guidelines, and building updates to help prepare your workplace for the pandemic. Washing hands, keeping distance, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces are all steps to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Workplaces face a series of other precautions regarding response plans, protective ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Gear up for summer with construction summer camps offered by Auburn University. Before we know it, summer will be here. So now is the time to start planning ahead and registering for summer camps! The Roofing Alliance is sharing two opportunities for the future workforce ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The RCMA awards honored three individuals for their service, advocacy, and program development within the roof coatings industry. Recently, three deserving individuals were recognized and honored for their impact in the roof coatings industry. The Martin A. Davis Award, the James “Tim” Nelligan Industry Statesman Award, ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Make sure you’re recession ready with these tips from Ryan Groth. Ryan Groth, the founder of Sales Transformation Group, Inc., urges businesses in the contracting industry to prepare for an inevitable downturn. In his video, he shares that he “wants to see you be resilient and ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding why we have a worldwide pandemic, how the virus spreads, and precautions to take for yourself and your employees. Broadway shows, Mt. Everest expeditions, NCAA men’s and women’s Division I basketball tournaments, St. Patrick’s Day parades, and numerous other events and competitions, all cancelled to help ...