Philadelphia is receiving federal money to help promote energy efficiency through a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to expand education, develop a plan to grow the clean energy workforce and support the School District of Philadelphia’s efforts to conserve energy in its buildings. The city will also use the money to…
Mule-Hide Products Co. announced last week it had launched a new warranty portal to help contractors manage all aspects of their Mule-Hide Products low-slope warranties, from completing applications to paying invoices. Securely accessed at mulehide.com, the company said the portal offers a variety of features that significantly streamline processes designed to reduce the potential for errors…
Owens Corning said it has partnered with the Certified Contractors Network to help roofing and home improvement contractors scale their businesses and drive sustainable growth. The CCN Partnership is exclusive to Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network members, including one-on-one coaching, member roundtable discussions, and targeted training to drive continuous improvement across the contractor’s business. Tailored…
Federal authorities last week again raided a roofing and siding company in Mitchell, S.D., which has been in the legal crosshairs of federal prosecutors since the end of 2023 after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms executed a search warrant against Mitchell Roofing and Siding and its owner. Last week’s bust by authorities is…
As a fourth-generation contractor, Matt DiBara understands the importance of making the right decision when hiring employees. It’s an important decision given the labor shortage, let alone finding the right people to help your company succeed. That’s why DiBara, who runs The Contractor Consultants, took the time to share tips on how to get the…
New products and innovations designed to help roofing contractors grow their businesses are always hitting the market. Yet, if it seems like a tidal wave of new technology has flooded the roofing industry over the past five years or so, roofing veterans are quick to note it’s been more like an evolutionary process. If true,…
Once you’ve determined your wall type, it’ll help inform decisions on future DIY projects. For example, if you’ve got drywall, you’re going to have a fairly easy time installing items like screws or nails into the wall to hang art, but drywall’s lightweight material means heavier items will require wall anchors because the inside of…
When it came time to help the Ocean Reef Club save on electric bills, SALT Energy sought out S-5!’s products to install 58 kilowatts of solar photovoltaics that can endure 180 mph Category 5 hurricane winds. The Project Located on the northernmost tip of Key Largo in the Florida Keys, Ocean Reef Club is one of the country’s most comprehensive private…
Homeowners all over Kansas City are saying, Help! My driveway needs concrete lifting!” and ” It looks like my driveway is sinking.” They start to see a variety of issues with the driveway they may not have noticed before: uneven concrete slabs by the garage or by the street driveway slabs are cracking (some pretty…
