By Jonny Suchor.  GAF's 2024 sales promotion rewards contractors with high-performance tools and even generators.  GAF has launched a new 2024 sales promotion for commercial roofing contractors, offering various gifts, including the high-powered Winco WL22HP Portable Generator as a reward. Dubbed "The Big Dog," this generator stands out with the highest power output in its class. This promotion is not just a chance to earn a top-tier piece of equipment but also an opportunity to improve job site capability and reliability.  Exclusively for companies that are GAF Commercial Roof ..read more

Jobba Trade Technologies' latest innovation aims to transform the roofing industry with an intuitive, multilingual training tool. Jobba Trade Technologies, the roofing industry’s leading software provider, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative new tool, Jobba Compass. Jobba Compass is an intuitive navigator built directly into the Jobba platform. Designed to help users optimize their experience with Jobba through a user-friendly platform that offers a variety of training materials. Jobba Compass provides immediate and intuitive support to users at every step. Whether you are a fir ..read more

By Wryker.  Get a high-level overview of what OSHA is and why it matters.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is something you’ll hear about in every workplace. From mandated breaks to proper equipment usage, OSHA’s goal is to keep people safe and healthy. But, in the complex field of construction OSHA can get as confusing as it is crucial. Luckily, the experts at Wryker are working on a series about OSHA specifically, starting with the following high-level overview on the purpose of OSHA. Begin your learning here so you can build a safety-focused workplace ..read more

By Jonny Suchor  Learn about FlashCo’s journey so far and what lies ahead as they approach their 25th anniversary. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE), Megan Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to speak with Greg Maro, the founder of FlashCo, a company that has significantly shaped the roofing accessories market in recent years. Celebrating over two decades of innovation, Greg shared insights into FlashCo's growth and its impact on the roofing industry during that time.   Greg reminisced about the humble beginnings of FlashCo back in 2000, when they initiall ..read more

This article discusses the details of the rule and provides measures employers can take to protect their proprietary information and other business interests. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Non-Compete Clause Rule on Tuesday, calling for a comprehensive ban on non-compete agreements nationwide. The FTC concluded that non-competes are an “unfair method of competition and therefore a violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.” Although the FTC has issued the rule, it is not effective until 120 days after publication in the Federal Register. Threats of legal chall ..read more

By Emma Peterson.  From a new bleed blocker to three more basecoat options, learn about the new developments coming from Kool Seal and Uniflex!  In season 6, episode 17 of Roofing Road Trips®, Chris Underwood and Jamie Atkins from Sherwin-Williams Building Products joined Heidi J. Ellsworth to talk about new products coming from Kool Seal and Uniflex, two brands that are a part of the Sherwin-Williams' family. During their conversation, they mentioned five different product 2024 releases that are pushing silicone systems and sealants forward.  Bleed blocker  This product i ..read more

By Dani Sheehan.  Explore how this roofing company chooses products and what it means to offer performance products in the construction industry.   In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Rudy Gutierrez discuss performance products in roofing. Rudy is the president and CEO of Shell Roofing Solutions, a commercial roofing company in California that he started to ensure he could offer better building efficiencies to his customers. He shares how he chooses performance products, including USG Securock® Brand Roof Boards, and how they provide value to his ..read more

By Evelyn Witterholt.  In a recent episode of Coffee Conversations, we spoke with industry experts about merger and acquisitions trends in roofing.  Are you considering acquiring a roofing company? Maybe you are planning on merging with another roofing business, or you want your business to be acquired. We recently hosted an episode of Coffee Conversations where we heard from roofing industry experts about how you can successfully navigate the merger and acquisition process.  More and more mergers and acquisitions are taking place in the roofing industry. Trent Cotney, partner ..read more

Expanded partnership with ATAS International for their ceilings, interior and exterior wall cladding and roofing panel systems. Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, is expanding their partnership with ATAS International, a leading, innovative manufacturer of metal walls, metal roof systems, accessories and more. ATAS is now stocking more colors of Lorin’s renowned and resilient Architecture Class II anodized aluminum in a range of striking finishes, including ClearMatt®, BlackMatt and ColorIn® LA Extra Dark Bronze. With ..read more

By Adams and Reese, LLP. Employers should proactively begin evaluating whether to reclassify workers as non-exempt and begin paying overtime or to increase salaries above the potential minimum. Under a Final Rule announced April 23, 2024, the salary threshold for "white collar" exemptions (executive, administrative and professional) will increase effective July 1, 2024, to the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888. On January 1, 2025, the threshold will rise to the equivalent of a $58,656 annual salary. In this Final Rule, the DOL used the methodology underlying the 2019 overtime salary l ..read more