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Apple Intelligence Arrives in macOS 15.1 Sequoia, iOS 18.1, and iPadOS 18.1

Apple has rolled out Apple Intelligence for compatible devices with macOS 15.1, iOS 18.1, and iPadOS 18.1, introducing new enhancements in Siri, Photos, Mail, and more. Adam Engst shares an overview and early impressions of the Apple Intelligence features.




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How to Tame Sequoia’s Window Tiling

Struggling with window resizing surprises in macOS 15 Sequoia? Adam Engst guides you through configuring Sequoia’s new tiling features to improve your Mac window management.




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Trump appoints Elon Musk to DOGE, a new U.S. government department

President-elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk will head a new U.S. Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE").



















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Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?


The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is often held as a model for driving technology advances. For decades, it has contributed to military and economic dominance by bridging the gap between military and civilian applications. European policymakers frequently reference DARPA in discussions, as outlined in the 2024 Draghi Report, but an EU equivalent has yet to materialise. To create such an agency, the governance and management of European innovation programmes would need drastic changes. DARPA supports disruptive innovation Founded in 1958, DARPA operates under the US Department of Defense (DoD) with a straightforward mission: to fund high-risk technological…

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Why learning 10 programming languages doesn’t make you a more interesting job candidate


New data from LinkedIn on the most in-demand jobs on the platform in the third quarter of this year reveals that software engineering is in second place. Just pipped to the post by sales roles, it is clear that software engineering and development pros are in high demand. Additionally, full stack engineers and application developers feature in the top ten in-demand roles at places eight and ten respectively. Software roles are in such high prominence because software powers pretty much everything. According to McKinsey, these days, “Every company is a software company.” Traditional bricks and mortar businesses are now increasingly…

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Case Study: Colorado Compound Receives Solar on Multiple Rooftops

Between strict energy codes and residing in a high-wind area, installing solar on a multi-roof family compound in Boulder, Colo. proved to be a challenge.




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Case Study: Reliable, Cost-Effective Roof Repairs Needed for Beachside Condo Building

R/J Group Inc. shows how offering feasible repairs in place of total replacements not only saved the customer money, but led to additional work.




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Case Study: Vail Mountain Luxury Condos

Challenges created by weather and the pandemic meant this project had to begin in January 2021 and be completed in a year, all while prioritizing energy efficiency. 




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Case Study: Foam Roof Minimizes Tornado Damage at Texas Warehouse

Thanks to polyurethane foam and Polyglass silicone coating, this 1-million-square-foot warehouse in Texas took on the brunt of an EF2 tornado.




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IRE 2021 Session Preview: Understanding OSHA's Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine

In this session, learn about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s multi-employer worksite doctrine and the unforeseeable employee misconduct defense to an OSHA citation. 




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Don’t Give Yourself Homework

Roofing contractors are notorious for not liking paperwork.




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Don’t Take a Knife to a Gun Fight and Wonder Why You Lose

Avoiding a bad situation is always better than trying to get out of one, so make sure you’re up-to-date on your rights and legal options. 





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Don’t Do Stupid Things

Most people aren’t stupid, but just fail to think things through, and short-term decisions can turn into long-term nightmares. Here are 10 of the most frequent poor business decisions.




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Smart Things Roofing Contractors Do

Here are some the smart things contractors do to make their businesses succeed, and tips on how to do those things if you aren’t already.




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Don’t Let COVID-19 Be an Excuse for Poor Service

Although the pandemic is causing difficulties, courtesy and proactive customer service can go a long way to staying in business.




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Kingdom Roofing Systems

Indiana-based Kingdom Roofing Systems shows how being people-first can lead to success in the roofing restoration market.




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Shielded Safety: Breaking Down COVID-19 Face Protection for Roofing Contractors

Face masks aren’t the only way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are some viable alternatives that can keep workers safe.




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Do You Know Roofing Contractor’s Next Young Gun?

If you know someone under the age of 40 making a difference in your company’s success in roofing, you probably know our next Young Gun. Don’t miss out!




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Feazel Donates $400,000 to Children’s Organizations

The team at Feazel raised $400,000 for children’s charities at its second annual Chip in Fore the Kids golf tournament.




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Owens Corning Again Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Owens Corning secured its spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 14th consecutive year, also on the DJSI North America Index for the sixth year.




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2024 Storm Season Starts with Intense Storms, Tornado Outbreaks

The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.




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WorkWave Appoints Greg Doran as CFO

WorkWave has appointed Greg Doran as its new CFO, leveraging his 25+ years of SaaS and finance experience to drive growth and expand the company's innovative solutions and partnerships.




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Free Roofing Resource DORA Updates Language for Ease of Use

With the changes, DORA underscores its role as a critical resource for accessing complete roofing systems tested in accordance with Chapter 15 of the International Building Code.




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Project Profile: Multi-Ply Roofing System Protects Downtown Miami Apartment

M3 Roofing in Miami took on a 6,000 square-foot reroofing with the help of Polyglass' multi-ply roofing system.





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Project Profile: Island Splendor

Green Horizons earns bronze in ARMA’s 2022 Excellence Asphalt Program for work on a historic hotel on Michigan’s Mackinac Island.




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Colorado School Plays It Safe

An unusual installation of smoke vents at structure built by WPA Workers leads to a unique solution.




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Summer Selling: Door-to-Door

RC Publisher Jill Bloom draws on years of experience to offer essential tips and strategies to improve your success with door-to-door roofing sales.




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Construyendo un Legado: Cómo Crear una Marca de Techos Extraordinaria

Una marca significativa genera confianza, construye credibilidad, y en última instancia, impulsa el crecimiento.




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WSRCA Proporcionará Recursos de Techado en Español

La nueva presidenta de WSRCA, Kris Hitesman, dijo que poner a disposición en español el vasto archivo de recursos de la asociación es un objetivo principal en la Expo de Techado del Oeste 2024.




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VIDEO: Chat GPT: A Double-Edged Sword for Roofing Companies?

Examine the fascinating but potentially dangerous capabilities of the artificial intelligence language program