In a hallway or entryway especially, take extra caution to make sure the chandelier won’t hang so low that it can cause issues with opening doors or furniture, and that there’s enough clearance to comfortably walk underneath. In a dining room, use the same 30 to 36-inch rule as hanging a pendant over an island,…
An early morning house fire in the town of Westbrook, Conn., about 26 miles northeast of New Haven along the shore of Long Island Sound, injured two residents and saw a firefighter fall through the roof Sunday. As first reported by WVIT-TV, firefighters were called to the home on Lookout Road around 8 a.m. and,…
Contractors seeking to further their skills in roofing systems, solar and beyond can access an upgraded version of Owens Corning’s learning management system, Owens Corning University. With the goal of education and inclusion in mind, OCU 2.0 is offering materials in Spanish. By working with Latino Claims Academy, live training is available for Latino and…
Throughout my career, I’ve observed many industry trends, both positive and negative. Recently, I’ve noticed a concerning trend among general contractors taking a blanket, one-size-fits-all approach to controlling health, safety, and compliance concerns on their projects. While this may seem like a good idea to ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, this approach has…
This Publisher’s Note is difficult to put together. I usually come up with a message or two that I’d like to share with roofing contractors, develop an outline on important points I’d like to make, and follow that up with related research, anecdotes and ideas that will help drive my messages home. This one, I’m…
John DeRosa, director of contractor training at SRS Distribution, proposes an interesting thought experiment for distributor sales reps to consider. If their organization went to customers and offered them to either keep their sales rep or receive a 2% rebate at the end of the year, what would their customers choose? The exercise highlights DeRosa’s…
With labor shortages continuing to affect the roofing industry writ large, contractors need to ensure their efforts to hire and retain employees are optimized. In the spirit of “rising tides lift all ships,” one roofing distributor seeing reductions in turnover is revealing their strategies. In this video, Nicole Eisenbarth, chief operating officer, and Renata Lemke,…
Infinity Home Services, a leader in the home exteriors sector, announced the acquisition of Ohio-based Ken’s Parkhill Roofing, a residential and commercial roofing service provider with over 70 years of industry expertise in Northeast Ohio. In a news release, Infinity Home Services said the addition complements its existing portfolio of roofing companies, bolstering its “already…
The creatives at the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration are well aware that, as summer approaches, soaring temperatures are already causing concerns at workplaces nationwide, both outdoors and indoors. In an effort to foster engagement and allow employers, workers and other stakeholders to help each other address the dangers of heat hazards,…
Working with wrenches alot? if you’re starting a collection, you should also include: Open-end wrenches These are common two-sided wrenches where each side is a different size. They function much like an adjustable wrench but are usually smaller, and because their jaws are fixed, they can create a better grip. The downside? You may need…
