Roofing contractors belonging to the Montana Roofing Association [MRA] know the value the next generation can bring to the industry, as shown by electing two motivated professionals as its first-ever female president and vice president. In this video, meet Morgan Thiel and Rachel Hoover, president and vice president of the MRA. The duo stopped by…
The roofing contractors who become our exit planning customers often ask, “Should I consider an outside sale of my company?” And my response is always the same: “It depends on your personal, business, legacy, and financial goals.” The answer is complicated but as simple as aligning your goals. In November 2023’s RC eMagazine, I wrote…
Recent changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act [TCPA] have implications for roofing contractors, both on the legal side as well as adjusting marketing strategies. That being the case, RC has you covered. In this video, hear from Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, as well as Anna Anderson, CEO of Art…
The Edge Vent Air Vent Inc. Residential roofing contractors asked for more control over proper intake attic ventilation. The Edge Vent installs on the roof — during a roofing project — at the very edge of the roof with matching shingles on top. Each four-foot rigid plastic stick provides 9 square inches of airflow per…
Rising material prices and labor costs aren’t the only thing roofing contractors will need to worry about due to economic conditions in 2024. The U.S. Department of Labor announced in a Jan. 11 news release that it will be increasing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024.…
Roofing in colder weather poses additional safety and installation concerns for roofing contractors determined to push through and extend the ‘season.’ Making sure they’re taking care of their materials during those same colder, even wintry-like conditions is paramount to profitability. Along with following manufacturer instructions and recommendations, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) offers roofers…
Roofing contractors face daunting challenges when operating a business, and it’s often how they handle it that defines a level of consistent success. RC Publisher Jill Bloom speaks with Ryan Groth, CEO of Sales Transformation Group, on how leadership is critical in any roofing contractor enterprise, starting at the top and then levelling throughout the…
BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC, a national property restoration company in the U.S. and a Top 100 contractor, announced a merger with South Bend, Ind.-based First Response. The merged companies will continue as BluSky Restoration Contractors, operating 62 offices in 27 states from coast to coast. In addition to restoration services currently provided by First Response,…
A few months ago, RC introduced the first half of this year’s Young Guns – roofing contractors age 40 and under that stood out for their contributions to their company despite their relatively young age. Now it’s time to recognize the second half. In this edition of RC’s eMagazine, you’ll get a glimpse of some…
For years there has been a lot of discussion in our industry about why roofing contractors fail. With stats from the U.S. Department of Commerce, like 29% of concerns failing in year one, 56% within three years, and 72% within five, you can see why it is a hot topic. The most concerning data —…
