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Staying Safe Following a Major Weather Event by Darin Douglas, CEO, Lowe Roofing, Inc., & president, Merge 3 Technology, Inc.
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A New Way of Roofing Post COVID-19 by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
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Important Company Policies in Response to COVID-19 by Danielle Maya, Cotney Construction Law
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Technology is Keeping Business Moving Forward by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
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Navigating a New Normal in Workplace Safety by Darin Douglas, CEO, Lowe Roofing, Inc., & president, Merge 3 Technology, Inc.
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Planning Ahead to Ensure Success Jeffrey R. Meinhart, director of sales & marketing, Roofmaster Products Company
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COVID-19: The Waiting Continues This has not been a fun spring. Like almost everyone else in the world, COVID-19 has
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Care, Maintenance, & Use of PPE & Safety Equipment by Dan Dallenbach, territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company
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Enhancing Your Brand As a Roofing Professional by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
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Resolving Disputes to Save Time & Money by Danielle Maya, Cotney Construction Law (Editor’s Note:
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Empowered Employees Equal Good Marketing by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting (Editor’s
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Working Safely at Heights by Darin Douglas, CEO, Lowe Roofing, Inc., & president, Merge 3 Technology, Inc.
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How Underlayment & Flashings Can Increase Long-Term Performance by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
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Survey Results for the 2020 Western Roofing Industry by Marc Dodson, editor Our roofing contractor survey results are in,
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Correctly Filing a Lien Against a Condominium Property by Danielle Maya, Cotney Construction Law
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Do Yours at the International Roofing Expo by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
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Sleep Deprivation in the Workplace by Darin Douglas, CEO, Lowe Roofing, Inc., & president, Merge 3 Technology, Inc.
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Important Elements of an Effective Plan by Dan Dallenbach, territory sales manager, Roofmaster
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Falls Still Account for a Major Portion of Construction Job Fatalities We fielded several queries about a government report on
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Fire Concerns Continue to Drive Prescriptive Codes by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
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Western Commercial Roofing Market Continues to Rise by Marc Dodson, editor The Western roofing market has continued to grow
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Whistleblower Protections & OSHA Enforcement by Danielle Maya, Cotney Construction Law (Editor’s
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Marketing & Recruiting For the Next Generation by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
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Keeping Your Team Safe by Darin Douglas, CEO, Lowe Roofing, Inc., & president, Merge 3 Technology, Inc.
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Does Your Commercial Job Require an Access Ladder? by Jeffrey R. Meinhart, director of sales & marketing, Roofmaster Products Company
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Connecting Through Industry by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
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Continued Growth for Western Residential Roofing Market by Marc Dodson, editor The residential roofing market continues to grow in
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Ensuring a Dispute-Free Relationship by Danielle Maya, Cotney Construction Law (Editor’s Note:
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Do I Really Need One? by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
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An Important Part of Daily Jobsite Safety by Darin Douglas, CEO, Lowe Roofing, Inc., & president, Merge 3 Technology, Inc.
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Updating Your Ladder Safety Systems by Dan Dallenbach, territory sales manager, Roofmaster
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Being on a Residential Job Affords Unique Selling Opportunities It’s no secret
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Investing in Training Is Our Collective Responsibility by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Read moreMarket Survey: Western Market Share
Single-Ply & Fiberglass Shingles Continue to Grow in the West by Marc Dodson, editor The Western construction industry continues
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More Than a Legal Formality by Dillon Fulcher, Cotney Construction Law (Editor’s
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Relieve Stress & Boost Creativity With a Vacation by Heidi J. Ellsworth, HJE Consulting
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Valuable Resources for WSRCA Members by Darin Douglas, CEO, Lowe Roofing, Inc., & president, Merge 3 Technology, Inc.
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The Heat of Summer Does Not Mean Relaxing on Safety by Eddie Garcia, territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company
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California is Considering Raising Roof Energy Performance Requirements by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
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The Importance of a Question by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
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Keeping Your Drivers & Others Safe on the Road by Darin Douglas, CEO, Lowe Roofing, Inc., & president, Merge 3
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OSHA Using Drones in Construction Inspections by Dillon Fulcher, Cotney Construction Law
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