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Top November stories: Roofer’s gift guide, preventing injuries and memorializing the stars and stripes
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past November. Having trouble finding the perfect practical gift for a contractor you know? For those looking to add a bit of joy this holiday season for the roofers in their lives, The Coffee Shops shared 12 gift ideas ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Releases 2024 Roofing Industry Trends Report
The 2024 Trends Report reveals contractors’ challenges and top needs in today’s industry RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the release of its latest Roofing Industry Trends Report, sponsored by Beacon Building Products. This Trends Report, which gathered information from May ...
IMETCO expands ICC approvals with new report covering roof panels
This approval is a significant milestone for IMETCO, as the report includes key supplements for Florida and California. IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.), a leader in high-quality engineered metal building envelope systems, is proud to announce an expansion of its ICC approvals to include its innovative roof panels. The latest ICC-ES ...
Building smarter: How cool walls transform energy efficiency
By Howard Wiig, Hawai‘i State Energy Office. Explore the benefits of cool wall technology and its role as a sustainable solution for modern construction in a warming world. For centuries, homes in hot climates like the Mediterranean have been painted white to help reflect heat. As global temperatures rise, this ...
Explore the urban oasis that is the Javits Center’s roof
By Emma Peterson. This innovative roof not only increases biodiversity and sustainability, but it mitigates stormwater runoff and produces fresh fruits and vegetables! When you’re in New York City, New York, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the bustling, chaotic streets and take a walk somewhere green. Maybe ...
Explore the urban oasis that is the Javits Center’s roof
By Emma Peterson. This innovative roof not only increases biodiversity and sustainability, but it mitigates stormwater runoff and produces fresh fruits and vegetables! When you’re in New York City, New York, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the bustling, chaotic streets and take a walk somewhere green. Maybe ...
IFD Young Roofer Competition 2024: Celebrating the roofers of tomorrow
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The competition hosted top talents from eleven countries who showcased their skills in facades, flat roofing, pitched roofing and metal roofing. Innsbruck, Austria, hosted the 2024 International Federation of Roofing Trades (IFD) Young Roofer Competition and RoofersCoffeeShop® was there. This year was especially significant as the United ...
12 regalos para presentar a un techador en tu vida!
Por Emma Peterson. Es fácil dejarse llevar por los preparativos navideños y no saber qué regalar a alguien, ¡por eso hemos creado esta guía de regalos para contratistas! Las vacaciones son un momento agitado, desde intentar reunirse con la familia hasta cerrar otro año de trabajo, hay muchas partes móviles ...
ABC applauds court decision upending DOL’s unlawful overtime rule
The court found that the Biden-Harris Labor Department’s 2024 overtime rule’s July 1, 2024, increase was unlawful as well as the scheduled January 1, 2025, increase. Associated Builders and Contractors today applauded the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, which set aside the U.S. Department ...
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 ...
