Tile Talk: Get Engaged
Roofing Supply Chain Discussions Go To Washington D.C. by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
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Market 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 moreConstruction Law: Drug Laws
Medical Marijuana Use & Drug Testing by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP
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
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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
Read moreTile Talk: Upgrade Your Installation
Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Upsell Components by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Read moreContractor 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
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