dam Burdine is the oldest of three brothers who, with their father’s former colleague and partner, Steve Cruse, are the principals of RAMCON Roofing in Tampa, Fla., a commercial and industrial roofing company built on core tenets he lists as “trust, communication and quality.” Burdine’s surname may sound familiar to those familiar with the history…
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,…
One of the best things about gallery walls is their versatility! They can be as few as three to as many as dozens of pieces and where you hang them is almost limitless. They look great on a blank wall, but they also help highlight surrounding furniture, windows, and small spaces that need some extra…
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…
The National Roofing Contractors Association is among the many trade associations putting their support behind legislation that repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, which critics say is a hindrance to small businesses. Enacted in 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act became effective as of Jan. 1, 2024. It requires newly-formed companies to provide the personal information of…
The “exit” for most business owners is the largest financial event of their lives, and most principals use specialists for exit and tax advice. I get it. During my exit, we went to our trusted accountant and attorney. Later, I realized that decision was costly to my team and me; we paid millions of dollars…
Roofing Contractor readers continued to show their desire for diverse and informative content over the past year. RC editors examined the top traffic draws published in 2023 to gauge what drew their interest the most. The following list of the year’s most popular videos focused on the current trends, technology and people making the roofing industry what…
Roofing Contractor readers continued to show their desire for diverse and informative content over the past year. RC editors examined the top traffic draws published in 2023 to gauge what drew their interest the most. The following list of the year’s most popular entries focused on the current trends, technology and people making the roofing industry what…
