ServiceTitan, the SaaS enterprise tool for trade companies, unveiled AI-powered upgrades at its annual conference, Pantheon 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Updates include a virtual assistant and sales tools designed to help contractors optimize business operations and improve customer service.
The metal-centric trade show and conference METALCON is hosting a series of insightful roundtable discussions, each facilitated by an expert member of the Metal Construction Association at 3 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 31 at The Exchange area in the exhibit hall. Participants will gain valuable insights and collaborate on innovative solutions in these topic-driven small group…
The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements was set to take effect Sept. 4, however, a Texas district court stepped in and struck it down as unconstitutional. The implications of the case are now nationwide, as the judge also asserted the federal agency overstepped its authority. Courts Strike Down Non-Compete Ban In this…
The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements was set to take effect Sept. 4, however, a Texas district court stepped in and struck it down as unconstitutional. The implications of the case are now nationwide, as the judge also asserted the federal agency overstepped its authority. Courts Strike Down Non-Compete Agreements In this…
The trade group SPRI, which represents the interests of sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced last Friday plans to revise ANSI/SPRI WD-1 “Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies” and canvass the document for re-approval as an American National Standard. In a July 5 news release, SPRI said that ANSI/SPRI…
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a new rule prohibiting the use of noncompete agreements for most U.S. workers. It is estimated that approximately 30 million workers are currently bound by such agreements, which prevent them from changing employers in their industry. Background of the New Rule The FTC asserts…
In a 3-2 vote on April 23, the Federal Trade Commission approved of a new rule that will ban noncompete agreements for most workers in the United States, meaning they will be free to join competing business or start businesses of their own. According to the FTC, the rule will result in up to $194…
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 Vinyl Institute, America’s leading trade group representing vinyl product manufacturers, responded last week to an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that vinyl chloride will be one of the next five chemicals selected for prioritization under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Below is a statement to be attributed to Ned Monroe, president and…
The technology wave sweeping through the roofing trade is not slowing down. Advances in service and product ordering, aerial measurement, real-time communication, logistics and asset tracking are having an impact on the roofing contractor’s day-to-day business operations in the field. Roofers are also experiencing significant enhancements to customer relations, lead generation, and training capabilities through…
