Tile Talk: Upgrade Your Installation
Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Upsell Components by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
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Contractor Marketing: eBooks
Great Content Option for Your Customers by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreMarket Survey: Low-Slope Roofing Market
Western Commercial Roofing Market: Slow But Steady by Marc Dodson, editor It’s been noted numerous times that the
Read moreConstruction Law: Challenging Regulations
New California Building Code Will Lower Emissions but Raise Prices by Gabriel Pinilla, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Read moreEditor’s Notes: The New Normal
The Pandemic Has Reset the Rules of Business I’m sure you’ve
Read moreTile Talk: The Right Path
Addressing the Four Most Challenging Roofing Industry Issues by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
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Connect With Technology & Services to Position Your Company For Success by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreConstruction Law: New Marijuana Laws
How They May Affect Drug Testing by Gabriel Pinilla, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Read moreEquipment Notes: Generators
Defining What You Need for the Jobsite by Jeremy Martin, midwest territory sales manager, Roofmaster
Read moreEditor’s Notes: The WRE is Back
The Western Roofing Expo Makes a Return to Las Vegas, Nevada It’s
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Single-Ply & Fiberglass Shingles Continue to Grow in the West by Marc Dodson, editor Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Read moreConstruction Law: Wrongful Termination
Follow the Law & You’ll Be Fine by Gabriel Pinilla, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Read moreContractor Marketing: Technology, Distributors, & Marketing
Incorporating the Processes of the Past with the Technology of the Future by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreTile Talk: Transitioning Your Business
Returning To Normal Will Look Different in 2021-2022 by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Read moreEquipment Notes: Roof Anchors
Fall Protection & Mobile Anchor Points by Jeremy Martin, midwest territory sales manager, Roofmaster
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Work Ethic
Coaxing People Back Into the Job Market As I pen this missive,
Read moreMarket Survey: Steep-Slope Market
Western Residential Roofing Market Still Going Strong by Marc Dodson, editor It seems to be defying all odds. The
Read moreConstruction Law: Flow-Down Clause
A Powerful Contract Provision by Gabriel Pinilla, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants (Editor’s
Read moreContractor Marketing: Women in Roofing?
Recognizing the Strength of Women in the Roofing Industry by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreTile Talk: Get Creative
Lack of Building Materials Creates Havoc on Roofing Markets by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry
Read moreEquipment Notes: Hazard Prevention
Proper Safety For Tools & Equipment At Heights by Pat Amicucci, Northern California territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company
Read moreEditor’s Notes: The Game is Afoot
WSRCA Moves 2021 Convention to September We’ve all been sequestered, quarantined, and
Read moreTile Talk: COVID-19 Considerations
Pandemic Continues to Stress the Roofing Industry by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Read moreConstruction Law: New Habits & Trends
Six Ongoing Employment Issues Shaped by COVID-19 by Gabriel Pinilla, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Read moreContractor Marketing: Testimonials
Advice on Soliciting Past Clients & What To Ask by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreSafety Corner: Emergency Reaction Safety Plans
The Importance of Having a Written Plan & Policy for Natural Disasters
Read moreEquipment Notes: Commercial Roof Anchors
Understanding an Important Piece of Fall Protection Safety by Pat Amicucci, Northern California territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Boots on the Roof
Lack of Qualified Workers Always a Challenge in the West Despite COVID-19,
Read moreMarket Survey: Looking at a Better 2021
Despite COVID-19, Western Roofing Contractors did All Right by Marc Dodson, editor Our annual survey of roofing contractors resulted
Read moreConstruction Law: Employee Termination
Demystifying the Discrimination in Employment Legal Process Part Two by Gabriel Pinilla, Cotney Construction Law
Read moreContractor Marketing: The Roofing Alliance
Celebrating the Roofing Industry with 25 Years of Giving by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreTile Talk: Winter Maintenance
It’s the Perfect Time To Inspect Roof Penetrations by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Read moreEquipment Notes: Close Down Procedures
Making Sure Your Jobsite is Safe at the End of the Day by Gary Zimmerman, territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Problems, Problems
Overcoming Obstacles Becomes the Order of the Day Here’s a sentence that you’ll never hear anyone say: “I’m going
Read moreMarket Survey: Commercial Roofing Market
Western Low-Slope Roofing Market Levels Out by Marc Dodson, editor With COVID-19 dominating the news, every aspect of our
Read moreConstruction Law: Employee Termination
Demystifying the Discrimination in Employment Legal Process Part One by Gabriel Pinilla, Cotney Construction Law
Read moreContractor Marketing: How Are You Networking?
Embrace Virtual Events for New Marketing Opportunities by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreEquipment Notes: Hot Air Welding
Choosing the Right Welder for the Job by Jeffrey R. Meinhart, director of sales & marketing, Roofmaster Products Company
Read moreEditor’s Notes: COVID-19
There Are Resources Available To Help You Through the Crisis When COVID-19
Read moreMarket Survey: Residential Market
Despite Pandemic, Western Steep-Slope Roofing Market Going Strong by Marc Dodson, editor Given the current COVID-19 fears and restrictions,
Read moreConstruction Law: Site Conditions Clause
Dealing with Different Jobsite Conditions by Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law (Editor’s
Read moreContractor Marketing: Embracing Technology
Is Your Message Being Heard Generationally? by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreEquipment Notes: Safety First
Proper Care, Maintenance, & Use of PPE & Safety Equipment by Dan Dallenbach, territory sales manager, Roofmaster Products Company
Read moreEditor’s Notes: Side Effects
COVID-19 Has Inadvertently Helped the Western Residential Market Who would have thought
Read moreMarket Survey: Western Market Share
A Look at the Roofing Product Market in the West by Marc Dodson, editor What started out as a
Read moreConstruction Law: Make Roof Safety a Top Priority
Complying with OSHA Fall Protection Requirements by Danielle Maya, Cotney Construction Law
Read moreContractor Marketing: Loyal Customers
How to Work with Past Customers for Strong Testimonials & Referrals by Heidi J. Ellsworth, owner, HJE Consulting
Read moreEquipment Notes: Moving Forward
COVID-19 Safety is Here to Stay by Dan Dallenbach, territory sales manager, Roofmaster
Read moreEditor’s Notes: OSHA, the Killer Whale
OSHA’s Top Ten Violations… Now in Two Categories Years ago, a college
Read moreConstruction Law: Safety Preparedness
Important Company Policies in Response to COVID-19 by Danielle Maya, Cotney Construction Law
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