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The Future of Sustainability and Roofing with Soprema Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner welcomes Tim Kersey VP and General Manager of Soprema USA to talk about the future of roofing and sustainability.  With a growing need for sustainable products and systems on the roof, there is also an overall societal demand for corporate responsibility around sustainability.  Kersey will share how Soprema globally is committed to environmental stewardship at the highest levels of the corporation while offering strong solutions for roofing contractors and building owners on the roof.  Soprema believes that never before has the impact of sustainable construction and buildings been more important than it is in our world today.  Globally, buildings account for approximately 40 percent of the world’s energy consumption.  In the United States alone, buildings account for 50 percent!  Kersey will share how being on the forefront of responsible product design, sustainable operations and engagement of employees to participate in pushing the envelope for a greener tomorrow has been at the heart of the company’s mission and core values for years.

Heidi J. Ellsworth talks to Mark MacDonald of Sherwin Williams about how contractors can add more metal roofing installations to their roofing business and make more profit on every job.  Sherwin Williams is focused on helping roofing contractors learn how to estimate, purchase and install more metal.  It is an opportunity for roofing contractors who have been installing asphalt to offer additional roofing systems that are attractive to new and current customers that offer better margins.  This webinar will deliver action items and strategies that include the use of technology, marketing and purchasing that can add diversification and profit to any roofing contractors.

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Today, Western Colloid operates the largest fleet of tankers servicing the roofing and coating industry in the United States. This footing in bulk transportation service allows contractors to keep installation costs low and helps the environment by reducing the use of barrels and pails. Free field inspections, prompt delivery, and exceptional service overall are a few of the other perks we provide to our customers. We use state of the art facilities to manufacture our asphalt emulsions and water-based coatings. Teamed with companies like Rohm Haas and Dow, we develop and manufacture some of the finest roof coatings available. We are committed to producing systems that are environmentally friendly and energy-efficient. Many of our products and systems are classified by Underwriters Laboratories and are FM 4470 Class 1 approved. As an Energy Star® partner, we proudly offer several coatings with the Energy Star® label. Furthermore, we are committed to reducing landfill use by indefinitely extending the life of existing roof systems. In addition to roofing systems, we are also a leader in the pavement maintenance industry. Our unique and specialized capabilities in emulsion technology give us the ability to manufacture premium asphalt sealcoats and pavement maintenance systems.

Watch this RCS webinar from July 31, 2019 about new product technologies are defining how building owners look at the longevity of roofing and the ability to endure the elements. Find out how GranuLock™ factory-applied granule surfacing, anti-wicking fabric technology and RooF-ID™ are changing the conversations between building owners and roofing contractors. Tremco Roofing is incorporating these technologies and more in their POWERply Endure membranes and roofing systems.  Learn about their national certified contractor network and how it could be part of your business.

Trent Cotney joined Heidi Ellsworth to discuss Roofing Contract Provisions. This webinar focuses on five of the most important commercial and residential roofing contract provisions with the opportunity to ask Trent Cotney important legal questions concerning overall contract provisions. Presented by Trent Cotney Moderated by Heidi J. Ellsworth

Are you using Excel for your estimating? Find out how you can integrate your Excel sheets with new, easy-to-use, cloud-based technology to accelerate your takeoff and estimating process! Whether you already have a kicka$$ spreadsheet or you’re looking for ways to speed up your bid process, increase accuracy or collaborate with your team, there are great new technologies that can help. Watch this to learn more and see firsthand how integrating excel and leveraging their easy-to-use takeoff and estimating platform can offer a more advanced and more profitable process for yourself and your estimating team.

Listen as Heidi J. Ellsworth joins the experts from Trimble, a leader in construction technology, as they share how the younger generation are starting businesses and how current roofing professionals can keep up with new technology and innovative solutions. From managing projects to gaining more business, you'll gather insight into how technology plays a role in maintaining and growing a successful roofing company.  Get a chance to learn about their latest apps and hear how they could really improve your business.  Don't forget to check out Android and iTunes stores for: Punch lists - DefectsPro Workflow and Estimates - Contractor WorkZone

Join Amie Grant, WTI Education and Community Outreach Coordinator and Joey Lee III, WTI Construction Manager as they discuss the opportunities through Akron University to obtain a construction degree. Created in collaboration with the University of Akron with roofing professional needs and aspirations in mind, WTI, a subsidiary of Tremco Roofing, offering 100% of online tuition once accepted students can also gain invaluable work experience as a part-time or full-time WTI employee. You can choose between an Associate of Science degree or a Bachelor of Organization

This RCS podcast will help you understand how to help homeowners work through the complexity of insurance claims to get a roof that will withstand the next storm. Trent Lovewell of WeatherGuard, Inc. an Omaha, NE roofing contractor and Aaron Adams, Central Regional Manager for DaVinci Roofscapes, discuss the importance of performance products in restoration efforts and long-term sustainability after natural disasters. Be sure to join us to learn how to work with both homeowners and insurance companies to create long-term winning solutions!

This month's topic is: What are items to consider when buying Metalforming machines?

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Are you ready for cold weather? Snow is on the way and the experts at DaVinci Roofscapes, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and Umbrella Roofing want to help you be ready. Zach Stopyro of DaVinci Roofscapes, Lars Walberg of Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and Josh Yandle of Umbrella Roofing talk about how to help home and building owners purchase roofs that can be installed in winter conditions. With an emphasis on snow and cold weather, the panel will talk about installation tips during cold weather and best practices for utilizing snow guards. Pour a cup of hot coffee and get ready for some important cold weather education. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Sign up for the Week in Roofing!

What are some of the things to consider when incorporating gutters into sales?

What are some of the things to consider when incorporating gutters into sales? 

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This month's topic: "How important is culture in recruitment and retainment?" Rae is the director of steep-slope operations at Chinook Roofing & Gutters located in Fife, Washington. A graduate from Arizona State University, she began her career in the roofing industry in 2004. Her start at Chinook was her steppingstone job which became her career. Rae elevated herself through hard work, education, and dedication to the roofing craft. Today, she’s enjoying her role as an Estimator for Chinook and when she’s not working, she can be found volunteering. Rae’s currently on the Board of Directors for Rebuilding Together – South Sound, where she serves on the Education Committee and her focus is on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As a member of National Women in Roofing (NWiR) and one of the founding members of the Seattle Council, she’s also the Co-Chair of NWiR’s DEI Committee. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Sign up for the Week in Roofing!

In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Wendy Marvin of Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions and Nathan Ferraro of Sashco about chimneys, including how roofing contractors can add the maintenance and repair of chimneys to their offerings.  They will provide important information on how to inspect and then stop chimney leaks along with how to re-roof properly around chimneys while restoring them to meet the beauty of the new roof.  Finally, they will discuss how to add maintenance of not only the roof but also the chimney as part of yearly maintenance programs. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Sign up for the Week in Roofing!

In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW, Sean Fraker and Kelly Linhares-Nelson of Sika Liquid Applied Membranes (LAM) layout important information on how roofing companies can use roof recover to help keep their business on track with material shortages.  It covers exactly what is a roof recover, which roofs are good candidates and how to use LAM warranties to increase long term ROI for your customers.  Sika offers several options for Liquid Applied Roofing Recover (and new) and will summarize how different types of roof coatings can be used for different types of recovers that grow your business and keep your customers happy.