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Stay on schedule with your next roofing project

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Many things must fall into place for a construction project to finish on time, but as a roofing contractor you can do your part to keep the whole project on task for a timely completion. It can be a challenge to finish a roofing project on time, given unexpected weather conditions, product availability, and often demanding schedules from general contractors or business owners. To avoid potential problems with your next roofing projects,...

Keep cool this summer with GenFlex’s TPO roofing system

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It’s no secret that a building’s energy efficiency and performance are greatly affected by the materials that are used to construct the building. It’s also no secret that selecting the best roofing system for your building can have a significant impact on the building’s cooling costs. Reflective roofing materials protect a building from extreme heat in the summer and reduce surface temperature on the roof by as much as 30 percent,...

Did the outlook for construction in Q1 live up to expectations?

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Industry experts were very optimistic coming in to 2015 based on strong commercial construction in 2014. But did the first quarter of the year hold true to predictions, or did the industry see an unexpected downturn of activity? Fortunately for much of the commercial construction industry, the quarter saw an upward tick. “When you compare and contrast where our economy stood prior to the 2008-2009 crisis, you realize how far we have...

Proper training and education are essential to prevent roofing accidents

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Currently, accidental falls are the leading cause of death and serious injury for roofing workers. Many accidents can be prevented with the use of proper safety measures and training. During a two-year period, California’s OSHA conducted investigations into 126 accidents from roofing operations and found that three out of every four accidents occurred at operations where there was a violation of state safety regulations. In an...

GenFlex launches “GenFlex University” – Online, Interactive Roofing Education Tool

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GenFlex launched of an exciting new resource: GenFlex University / an online education resource available through the GenFlex website. GenFlex University is offered free to roofing industry professionals – at GenFlex.com/university. New courses are available including EPDM Roofing Systems, Thermoplastic Roofing Systems, and Roofing Insulation and Cover Boards. Each interactive course features audio and text, graphics,...

GenFlex hits it out of the park with Charlotte Knights’ baseball stadium

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The 2014 season was an exciting one for the Charlotte Knights, the triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Along with the action on the diamond, it was the start of a new era for the franchise – the inaugural season in the team’s brand-new home, BB&T Ballpark. The $55 million, state-of-the-art stadium was a hit with fans, who came in record numbers to see the Knights face down International League opposition. The team led all...

Roofing industry growth looks promising for 2015

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As a whole, the commercial construction industry noticed an increase in new building activity throughout much of 2014, and positive momentum is expected to continue through 2015. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) predict a continued rebound for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries this year. This is particularly true in segments related to U.S. energy and industrial production, according to a recent NRCA feature...

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