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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. $20,000 each year is awarded by SOPREMA® to students pursuing careers in the industry. SOPREMA® remains family owned after more than 100 years in the business, something that you don’t see very often anymore. Jennifer Kramer, SOPREMA senior content strategist shared, “Throughout its ... Read More

By Richard Spreen, President, Decktight Roofing Services, Inc. and Shredded Tire, Inc. Changes in waterproofing occupied conditioned spaces (what used to be known as roofs) in the roofing industry. Richard Spreen has worked as a roofing contractor for the last 32 years. Located in Miami, Florida, Spreen has seen ... Read More

~ WAITLIST AVAILABLE, SPONSORSHIP'S STILL AVAILABLE ~ Date: September 25, 2020 (FRI) Check-In: 7:30 AM Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM Location: Southern Dunes Golf Course, 48456 West, AZ-238, Maricopa, AZ 85139 Entry Fee: $135 per person Join ARCA for a fun-filled day on the greens at the Southern Dunes Golf Course on Friday, September 25. ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. 3M innovation and SOPREMA marketing has brought a highly reflective roofing granule to low-slope roofing. In the Fall of 2019, I had the chance to visit 3M along with members of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) to learn about the innovations 3M has ... Read More

On Demand Now! The Future of Sustainability and Roofing RLW - Read Listen Watch Heidi J. Ellsworth discussed the future of roofing and sustainability with Tim Kersey, VP and General Manager of Soprema USA, and Matt Davis, Soprema's Marketing Manager. With a growing need for sustainable products and systems on ... Read More

Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses the future of roofing and sustainability with Tim Kersey, VP and General Manager of Soprema USA, and Matt Davis, Soprema's Marketing Manager. With a growing need for sustainable products and systems on the roof, there is also an overall societal demand for corporate responsibility around sustainability. ... Read More

July 29, 2020 Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses the future of roofing and sustainability with Tim Kersey, VP and General Manager of Soprema USA, and Matt Davis, Soprema's Marketing Manager. With a growing need for sustainable products and systems on the roof, there is also an overall societal demand for corporate responsibility ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. NRCA is supporting a proposal from Standard Industries for tax incentives to stimulate demand for construction. Standard Industries, the parent company of GAF, is proposing that the federal government consider a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of improvements to residential and commercial buildings. ... Read More

By SOPREMA. The museum and memorial is truly an architectural work of art that honors and remembers all veterans. The National Veterans Memorial Museum is the first and only memorial to veterans of all branches and eras. Guests have the opportunity to learn more about individual stories and experiences shared by veterans ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. SOPREMA’s webinars offer the opportunity for all of these things with their AIA-approved webinars. Earning credentials in roofing demonstrates to customers your expertise and understanding of all things roofing. It is not just a once and done deal. In order to maintain those credentials, you must ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Scheduled for demolition after 22 years, the green roof provided a unique chance to study its performance. The Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) in Toronto installed a green roof in 1998 that was considered revolutionary at the time. For years, the roof was a testament to ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo is going virtual! For three days, June 12-14, 2020, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting exhibitors, educational sessions, a keynote speaker, and the CEO roundtable at their 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo. Although ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Who’s ready to launch into the virtual Western Roofing Expo on July 1-15, 2020? Whether you’re at home or working in your office July 1-15, 2020, join Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) for their first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo (VWRE). Due to travel bans and ... Read More

Videos will provide a quick look into how RCS Partners are helping contractors. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the addition of Who We Are Videos (WWAV) to RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) Partners’ directories. WWAV’s deliver fun, up-close video introductions of RCS Partners. Manufacturers, ... Read More

Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 70 asphalt roofing manufacturer facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2019 Accident Prevention Contest were ... Read More