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Case Study: California Self Storage Gets Desired Aesthetic with McElroy Metal's Metal Roofing, Wall Panels

Using McElroy Metal roofing and wall panels, this storage facility became the brand's "flagship self-storage facility" thanks to its aesthetics.




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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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Case Study: Kia Forum and Working Against the Clock

The Kia Forum, outside of Los Angeles, was under pressure to have its existing rooftop logo removed and replaced. Contractor Centimark, using GAF products, got the job done on time. Learn how in this GAF case study.




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Engaging Latino and Spanish-Speaking Contractors at IRE

Roofing industry makes outreach, education and business networking a priority in Dallas as the percentage of Latino workers in roofing continues to climb.




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Revitalizing an Aging Roofing Business

Youthful energy can sometimes run amok, but energy creates more energy. Stagnation creates more stagnation.




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Practicing Good Leadership As a Roofing Manager

Good leadership is the result of practicing good habits, from planning and visualizing realistic goals to effective communications.




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Treasured Legacy: Bradford Roof Management

Within eight decades, Bradford Roof Management has grown from a small sole proprietorship in the local Billing, Mont. area into a small but mightily influential company whose name and intellectual property extend far beyond the Northern Rocky Mountain region.




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Oklahoma to Offer Grants Encouraging Storm-Resistant Roof Installs

Oklahoma's State Insurance Department initiates a grant program in 2025 to incentivize fortified roof installations, offering 10-15% offsets.




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MRA: We Need Strong Residential Resiliency Standards in Western States to Protect Against Wildfires

With a home’s roof being the single most vulnerable area for ignition in the event of a wildfire, materials such as quality metal roofing systems that carry a Class A rating for fire resistance are essential.




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Young Gun Silvana Wagner: Connecting with Community in New Role

After a career in the media industry, Pride Roofing's director of business development flourishes and aims to inspire other women.




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The RIDGEPRO Brings its Safety Message to International Roofing Expo 2021

Whether you need just one roof anchor system or hundreds to help keep your workers safe, stop by Booth #2623 and let RIDGEPRO know your requirements.




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Wage and Hour Audits May Be Coming

With the Biden administrating pledging to aggressively enforce workplace regulations, now is the time to make sure employers are in compliance with wage and hour practices.




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Increasing Manager and Supervisor Pay

If the Biden administration’s plans to raise the overtime salary threshold this month come to pass, it could lead to struggles for most businesses.




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Roofing Worker Shortages May Be Permanent

Post-pandemic conditions, combined with economic pressures, may result in a shortage of workers in the long term.




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Castagra Launches Ecodur1 Cool Roof Coating

Castagra's fiber-reinforced premium cool roof coating is designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than standard roofing materials.




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TOPWET Touts Self-Regulating Heated Drainage Systems

TOPWET introduces heated roof drainage systems using a self-regulating cable without needing a transformer, which prevents ice blockages and protects drain outlets.




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Holcim Announces $100 Million Investment in US Flagship Operation

Holcim US announced a planned investment of around $100 million in its flagship Ste. Genevieve, Mo., production plant, expanding capacity by over 600,000 metric tons of cement while also reducing net CO2 emissions. 




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EagleView Introduces SolarReady Prospecting and Sales Acceleration Solution

SolarReady leverages EagleView's property data and analytics expertise to deliver a prospecting and business development solution for solar contractors.




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How to Prevent Severe Weather Damage to Solar Panels?

Solar panels have shown remarkable resilience in severe weather, but falling debris or installation issues can sometimes cause damage; Panasonic offers some steps to prepare and protect solar panels from severe storms.




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Saint-Gobain Invests in ION Storage Systems' Earth-friendly Battery Production

NOVA by Saint-Gobain invests in ION Storage Systems to advance innovative battery technologies. ION focuses on solid-state solutions for various applications.




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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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Tesla Gives Vague Update on Solar Business in Q1 2024 Report

Tesla boasted record highs for its energy storage in Q1 2024 but remained fairly silent about its solar business.




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Castagra Products Accepting Applications for 2024 Roofing Scholarship Program

Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.




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Rash of Robberies Across the Nation Plaguing Roofing Companies

Roofing materials continue to be a target for thieves, and a recent rash of robberies are hurting productivity and the bottom line for contractors and suppliers alike.




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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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Management Buyout: The Most Popular Roofing Contractor Exit

Learn the risks and rewards of planning for a management buyout to exit your contracting business




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Chicago Contractor Flouts OSHA, Faces $300k-plus in New Fines

Two federal investigations found a Chicago-area framing contractor — already owing over $100,000 in fines — continues exposing employees to deadly fall hazards without required protection, defying U.S. Department of Labor requests.




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A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Managing Heavy Loads on the Jobsite

How roofing contractors can manage weight loads on rooftops effectively, turning potential hazards into a smooth, successful operation. 




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Contractor Forced to Pay More Than $360K in Damages and Back Wages

Labor law can be confusing and may lead a company into unintentional non-compliance. Work “prep” time, like training,  is technically considered "work" by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.





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Tragedy After Roofing Manager, Son, 6, Die In Drowning

A father and roofing contractor died while trying to save his son from drowning during a fishing trip on Oct. 5 in the Dallas area.




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Zero To Hero: Magnet Advertising

 Traditional advertising attempted to interrupt, disengage and refocus attention from what the audience was doing to promote a product or service. 




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Reversing Course … Again

The National Labor Relations Board Counters Precedent with New Ruling on Classification of Independent Contractors




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AI is Changing how to Manage Roofing Crews Safely

Are you using AI to analyze project details, schedule tasks and customize safety alerts for specific roofing jobsites?




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Central States Names Jered Chandler Plant Manager of New Utah Plant

Central States Manufacturing has named Jered Chandler the first plant manager for its new Utah facility, which will use direct rail access to East Coast steel.




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Beacon Buys Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication

Beacon completed the acquisition of Chicago Metal Supply, a family-owned firm specializing in customized architectural sheet metal and intricate metalworks to enhance its commercial and residential offerings.




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S-5! Supporting Battle Against Breast Cancer with Donation, Fundraiser

In addition to a $5,000 donation to advance breast cancer care, S-5! is holding a fundraising campaign to benefit two organizations: the Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House and the Careity Foundation.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: How to Leverage your Distributor as a Partner for Success in Today’s Environment

In this session, industry leaders will cover some of the best and easiest ways you can grow and improve your business by aligning with your suppliers. 




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PHOTOS: Images from the IRE 2022 Show Floor

Check out our exclusive photo gallery from Day 1 of the International Roofing Expo.




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New Anti-Fungal Agent Helps Roofing Contractors Protect the Environment

MicroGuard, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications, including foam, has been developed as a non-leaching antifungal agent free from metals and arsenic-based OBPA.





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2024 State of AI in the Speech Technology Industry: Voice Biometrics Both Profits From and Is Plagued by AI

Deepfakes threats advance, and technology is challenged to keep up.




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2024 State of AI in the Speech Technology Industry: AI?s Impact on Natural Language Processing

Speech systems will continue to get more conversational with AI advances.




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2024 Vertical Market Case Studies: Speech Technology in Waste Management

Republic Services hauls in employee improvements with speech analytics.




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2024 Speech Industry Award Winner: aiOla Speaks Your Business? Unique Language

Speech technologies have typically had a hard time understanding jargon, abbreviations, and acronyms, but Israeli startup aiOla is changing all that.




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Not-So-Natural Language

Users tend to anthropomorphize speech systems in sometimes surprising ways.




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Orbofi Transforms Tough-Guy Actor Danny Trejo Into an AI Agent

The "Machete" star voices a new AI assistant.




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AI Agents Market to Be Worth $47.1 Billion by 2030

MarketsandMarkets projects 44.8 percent CAGR for the AI agent technology market over the next six years.




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Supernormal Launches Voice Agents

Supernormal's Voice Agents help businesses build conversational AI assistants.




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Agora Launches Conversational AI SDK

Agora integrates with OpenAI to enable real-time conversational AI.




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El ex sevillista Ben Yedder condenado a dos años de prisión por agresión sexual

El jugador no entrará en la cárcel al tener su condena en suspenso según la Justicia francesa Leer