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

By Jonny Suchor.  Why DaVinci Roofscapes products are the best defense for your customer’s home.  At the International Builder Show, Heidi J. Ellsworth from RoofersCoffeeShop® met Theo Maglio from DaVinci Roofscapes in the Westlake Royal Building Products booth. Theo, DaVinci's Western regional sales manager, shared insights into their innovative roofing solutions.   One of the main things Theo highlighted is the appeal of DaVinci's Shake products, especially on the West Coast. “Our sShake products are definitely popular in the West. We came out with a composite version th ..read more

NRCA members can systemize and communicate safety standards while monitoring and coaching in real time to drive performance and safety outcomes. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has partnered with 1Life Software, a team of award-winning safety professionals and software developers, to launch the Safety Excellence Program. With the goal of reducing the frequency and severity of work-related injuries in the roofing industry, NRCA and 1Life Software safety professionals and software developers created the safety management system framework to empower NRCA members to more ..read more

By Emma Peterson.  Check out the exciting marketing strategies, product releases and industry growth that IKO has planned for the rest of 2024!  Back at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to sit down and chat with Jack Gottesman from IKO Industries about their booth and plans for the upcoming year. One of the most prominent parts of their booth was the company’s incorporation of technology. Jack shared, “The most exciting thing about the booth, this people are drawn to, we got all these big old TV screens I love.” These screens displayed som ..read more

This conference highlights contractors for their business growth, product and service performance, safety culture, environmental stewardship and more. Owens Corning celebrated the leadership and achievements of its contractors during the 2024 Platinum Conference March 18-20, in San Diego, California. A conference highlight was the presentation of the Top Performer, Pinnacle and Excellence awards recognizing contractors’ business growth, product and service performance, as well as their success in achieving a safety culture, advancing environmental stewardship, supporting community and leading ..read more

By Emma Peterson.  Ease your way into a new way of debris management with this simple rental program!  Investing in new technology and tools can be financially-burdensome and may also feel a bit like a gamble—there’s always a little voice in your head wondering if it might not work for your crew. This Roofing Road Trips® episode with Dave Beiler explores how Equipter has set up a rental program to help you feel secure in your investments.   Equipter’s equipment is designed for roofers and by roofers. Dave explained, “Our flagship model, the 4,000 model, is the one that my ..read more

By United Asphalts.  Meet independent sales reps Jim Gostiaux and Ron French and learn what they are bringing to United Asphalts.  Join us in welcoming two new members of the United Asphalts Team! Jim Gostiaux and Ron French are excited to get started with their work in the BUR market in Michigan and are here for any of your product support needs for that area. We here at United Asphalts wanted to take a moment to showcase the dream team we have. These are the people that are furthering our reputation for great products and services day in and day out.   Jim and Ron, who w ..read more

By Jonny Suchor.  Tune in to the latest discussion about Bitec’s recent product line expansions and their goal to serve a greater portion of the roofing industry.   In the latest episode of Roofing Road Trips®, hosted by Karen Edwards, Joel Shealey, the president of Bitec, shared exciting insights about the company's evolution and its new product offerings.   Since taking over leadership at Bitec at the beginning of the year, John has spearheaded the company's sales, marketing and operational efforts. Under Joel’s leadership, Bitec has planned to expand its product li ..read more

By Emma Peterson.  Learn how these resources open doors and connect contractors in the single-ply roofing sector.   In season 6, episode 14 of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Scott Carpenter from Single Ply Roofing Institute (SPRI). Scott is the current president of SPRI and just celebrated his 40th year in the industry last year. When he’s not working with SPRI, Scott is the director of sales at Anchor Products. He explained, “We’re a company in Texas that does rooftop attachments. Basically, we install a mechanical attachment to hold things on a roof in the c ..read more

The largest metal deck distributor is rebranding themselves in the marketplace. A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, the nation’s largest metal deck distributor, is launching its rebranding campaign with an updated logo, website, digital newsletter and all new marketing and promotional materials. “After 26 years, we decided it was time to update our branding while still maintaining our identity” said Carm Termini, Marketing Director of A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply.   “Our new logo better suits the marketing demands of a digital era, better reflects our products and resonates well with the industries we ..read more