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EEOC Guidelines for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry

Jun 26, 2024Facilitate Administrator“Promising, Commission, construction, Employment, equal, Harassment, opportunity, Practices, Preventing, published

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry” last week, highlighting recommendations industry leaders can follow to combat harassment in the industry. The document outlines key practices to prevent and address harassment in the construction industry, including committed leadership, accountability, comprehensive policies, accessible complaint procedures, and tailored training.…

NanoTech Unveils ‘Next Generation’ Cool Roof Coating

Jun 22, 2024Facilitate Administratorannounced, construction, Eagle, location, North, Products, Roofing, satellite, Vegas, Yard

NanoTech, a Texas-based thermal materials manufacturer, has unveiled what it describes as a “groundbreaking Next Generation Cool Roof Coating” that the company says will redefine energy efficiency in roofing. The company said in a June 17 news release that the coating combines traditional thermal properties with low thermal conductivity, achieving unprecedented energy reduction numbers. NanoTech…

Eagle Roofing Products Announces North Las Vegas Expansion

Jun 22, 2024Facilitate Administratorannounced, construction, Eagle, location, North, Products, Roofing, satellite, Vegas, Yard

Eagle Roofing Products announced the construction of a new satellite location in North Las Vegas. The new yard, warehouse, design center and office space will be located directly off Interstate 15, adjacent to Nellis Air Force Base. “Over the past several years, we have cultivated a strong following built on consistency, integrity and transparency throughout…

One Worker Dead, Second Injured in Detroit Roofing Accident

Jun 3, 2024Facilitate Administratorafter, another, construction, dead, falling, injured, Mary, roof, through, worker

One construction worker is dead, and another was injured after falling through the roof of Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School on Detroit’s west side last Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for the Detroit Fire Department said that the workers fell through the roof two stories into the basement; the cause of the incident remains under investigation.…

Roofing Alliance Has 5 Ways to Honor National Roofing Week

May 27, 2024Facilitate AdministratorAlliance, Association, construction, Contractor’s, industry, National, philanthropic, Point, Roofing

The Roofing Alliance, the philanthropic arm of the National Roofing Contractors Association, is on point as the construction industry celebrates National Roofing Week, June 2-8. Roofing Week increases awareness about the significance of roofs to every home and business. It is also an opportunity for the industry to share its good deeds and commitment to…

How Roofing Contractors Help Maximize a Home’s Market Value Through Strategic Upgrades

May 27, 2024Facilitate Administratoradvising, construction, Contractor’s, Homeowners, industry, pivotal, play, renovation, residential, role

In the residential construction and renovation industry, contractors play a pivotal role in advising homeowners on how to boost their property’s market value through strategic upgrades, particularly in roofing and siding. The external condition of a home, much like a smile or a first impression, significantly influences a home’s marketability and perceived value. For contractors,…

5 Business Principles for Success- Concrete Raising Systems

Mar 24, 2024Facilitate Administratorbeen, built, Business, construction, houses, I’ve, life, most, professional

I’ve been in the construction business most of my professional life. I’ve built houses around the Kansas City area. It’s fun when I run into someone who has lived in one of my houses or someone I worked with. When my partner, Jason, and I decided to start our business, Concrete Raising Systems, we knew…

BRAVA Roof Tile, Manufacturers Reserve Supply Enter Exclusive Partnership

Jan 15, 2024Facilitate Administratorbased, construction, in New, leading, manufacturers, Materials, Reserve, Roofing, supplier, supply

Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS), a leading supplier of roofing and construction materials based in New Jersey, announced a strategic partnership with BRAVA Roof Tile, a renowned innovator in sustainable roofing solutions. This collaboration will bring the premium BRAVA Roof Tile products in stock at MRS, ensuring efficient shipping to meet the demands of the construction industry.…

Opportunity Knocks for Roofers in Coatings

Dec 27, 2023Facilitate Administratorapplications, building, coated, construction, Demand, like, metal, Roofing, segments

Demand for coated metal in applications and segments like metal roofing and building and construction is rising exponentially, fueled by a global boom in commercial, residential and industrial construction and renovation activity. Durable, high-quality coil and extrusion coatings for exterior applications offer excellent protection against weathering, sun exposure, chemicals, heat and other harsh outdoor elements.…

VIDEO: Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

Dec 25, 2023Facilitate Administratorapplauded, backed, construction, earmarks, incentives, industry, infrastructure, largely, Public, works

The construction industry largely applauded the infrastructure incentives and public works earmarks backed into the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney said there are some simple steps roofing contractors can take right now when it comes to protecting their company, whether it’s an OSHA issue, workplace ethics or any other…