<div>Habitat for Humanity’s 38th Carter Work Project: A Record-Breaking Build</div>
The nation will join former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 100th birthday with Habitat for Humanity’s 38th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
NWiR Michigan Council Schedules Upcoming Events
The Michigan National Women in Roofing Council will host two different events this spring, with one on each side of the state. The first takes place on the state’s west side from 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 29 at the Quality Edge headquarters in Grand Rapids, Mich. The event will feature speaker Kellie Haines, the CEO of…
VIDEO: How the FTC’s Noncompete Ban Affects Your Roofing Business
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…
Werner Kicks Off Month of May with 500 Nationwide Safety Training Sessions
Werner, a manufacturer of ladders, climbing products and fall protection equipment, will once again partner with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the annual National Safety Stand-Down Initiative. Supporting site and safety leaders, these training events help raise awareness about fall hazards to help keep professionals’ safe on the work site. These events are…
Roofing Safely During a Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cut across southern and eastern portions of North America. It’ll be an awesome event to witness, but roofing crews must do so safely while on the job to avoid severe eye damage. The event is the result of the moon passing between Earth and the sun, thereby…
VIDEO CASE STUDY: Back to School in the Milwaukee School District
Concerns about how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the school year are top of mind for Milwaukee Public School (MPS) officials, so leaky roofs are among the last things they need on their plate. Thankfully, the district’s 200-plus roofs are in top working order due to the Atlas Roofing Corporation’s Certified Drainage Program™ (CDP). As…
New Florida Law Targets ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuits
In March, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law that will bring about tort reform. The bill, titled Civil Remedies, will make substantial changes to the way lawsuits are filed and how they are litigated. DeSantis claims that this legislation will limit insurance and injury litigation, as well as attorneys’ fees, which will result…