Editor’s Notes: The Economy
The Construction Industry Looks Healthy for the Near Future Where is the construction market headed? Are we moving toward a
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Construction Law: I-9
Are You Ready for an Audit? by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner at
Read moreTile Talk: After the Storm
Be Prepared for Post-Storm Demand by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:
Read moreConstruction Law: FAST Act
What California’s New Law Could Mean for Everyone by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney,
Read moreContractor Marketing: Diversifying Your Business
Sales & Maintenance Programs Lead to Revenue Opportunities by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting (Editor’s Note: Heidi J. Ellsworth,
Read moreSafety Corner: Training & Tracking
Making Sure Your Team is Up to Date on Protocols & Procedures by Stephen Zasadil, WSRCA safety consultant, president, SNK
Read moreEquipment Notes: Fixed Access Ladders
OSHA Safety Requirements by James Yundt, president & GM, Roofmaster Products Company (Editor’s Note: James Yundt is the president and
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Taxing the Sun, Part II
Back to the Drawing Board: California Alters Plan to Tax Solar Panels It’s not over yet. Last year we reported
Read moreTile Talk: Being Prepared
Planning Your Response to Climate-Based Events by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:
Read moreMarket Survey: Commercial Roofing Market
Supply-Chain Issues Hamper the Western Low-Slope Roofing Market by Marc Dodson, editor First it was COVID-19, then construction projects
Read moreConstruction Law: Getting Paid
Understanding & Managing the Risks of Non-Payment by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner
Read moreContractor Marketing: Looking Ahead
Are You Working On Your Marketing Plan For 2023? by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting (Editor’s Note: Heidi J.
Read moreSafety Corner: A Valuable Part of the Team
What Makes a Good Safety Professional? by Stephen Zasadil, WSRCA safety consultant, president, SNK Services LLC (Editor’s Note: Stephen Zasadil
Read moreEquipment Notes: Roof Top Penetrations
Recommendations for a Safe Roof by Gary Zimmerman, Arizona territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company (Editor’s Note: Gary Zimmerman has
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Loyalty
Being Loyal to Customers & Suppliers Will Pay Back Dividends This past September, we attended the Western States Roofing Contractors
Read moreTile Talk: Meeting Aggressive Goals
Solar Industry to Triple by 2024 by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:
Read moreConstruction Law: Reporting Requirements
OSHA Proposes New Illness & Injury Reporting Rule by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney,
Read moreContractor Marketing: After the Sale
Creating Company Promoters by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting (Editor’s Note: Heidi J. Ellsworth, a graduate of the University
Read moreSafety Corner: Behavior-Based Safety
Creating a Culture of Safety Compliance by Stephen Zasadil, WSRCA safety consultant, president, SNK Services LLC (Editor’s Note: Stephen Zasadil
Read moreEquipment Notes: Generators
How to Properly Use, Service, & Maintain Your Generator by John Davis, southwest territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company (Editor’s
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Solutions
Helping To Provide Answers During Difficult Times Yes, there’s no doubt about it. In some areas, roofing demand has slowed.
Read moreTile Talk: Selecting Quality Products
Trust the Code-Issued Product Approvals by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: Richard
Read moreMarket Survey: Western Market Share
A Look at Roofing Products in the West by Marc Dodson, editor It’s been said before that the roofing industry
Read moreConstruction Law: Carbon Capture Storage
The Pros, Cons, & Regulations by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner at Adams
Read moreContractor Marketing: RT3
Recruiting & Technology by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting (Editor’s Note: Heidi J. Ellsworth, a graduate of the University
Read moreEquipment Notes: Duct Tape
Roofing Industry’s Ingenuity or Worst Nightmare? by James Yundt, president & GM, Roofmaster Products Company (Editor’s Note: James Yundt is
Read moreSafety Corner: Hand Safety
Take Safety Into Your Own Hands by Stephen Zasadil, WSRCA Safety Consultant, president, SNK Services LLC (Editor’s Note: Stephen Zasadil
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Roofing Challenges
They’re Back & You’ve Faced These Problems Before There’s no getting around it. Inflation is rearing its ugly head. If
Read moreTile Talk: Get Engaged
Roofing Supply Chain Discussions Go To Washington D.C. by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Read moreMarket Survey: Residential Market
Western Steep-Slope Roofing Market Continues To Grow by Marc Dodson, editor With COVID-19 fears and restrictions easing and more
Read moreContractor Marketing: LinkedIn
A Networking Tool for Success by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreSafety Corner: Portable Ladders
A Step in the Right Direction by Stephen Zasadil, WSRCA Safety Consultant, president, SNK Services LLC
Read moreEquipment Notes: Silicone
Options For Application by Pat Amicucci, Northern California territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Mortgage Rates
Rising Interest Rates & The Steep-Slope Market It’s been said that
Read moreTile Talk: Lights Camera Action
Training Evolves to YouTube Platforms by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Read moreConstruction Law: Protect Yourself
Key Provisions in Residential Roofing Contracts by Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Read moreContractor Marketing: Make Time for Networking
Networking is the Best Kind of Marketing by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreSafety Corner: Practice Makes Perfect
Roofing Safe Practices to Live By by Stephen Zasadil, WSRCA Safety Consultant, president, SNK Services LLC
Read moreEquipment Notes: Torch Down Checklist
General Safety on & off the Roof by Gary Zimmerman, Arizona territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Roofing Challenges
Rising Material Costs, Product Shortages, & Labor With the cost of materials
Read moreConstruction Law: Cross-Default Clauses
A Contract Provision Worth Noting by Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Read moreContractor Marketing: The Value of Brutal Honesty
Maintain Communication to Keep Your Brand Strong by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreTile Talk: Preparing for 2022
Understanding the Factors That Affect the Roofing Industry by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Read moreEquipment Notes: Total Harmonic Distortion
A Real Threat to Electronic Equipment by Ryen Van Grol, territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Taxing the Sun
California Becomes Latest to Propose a Tax on Solar Panels A number
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