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Summer is upon us! This is great news for those of us living in colder regions of the country. But wherever you live one thing is true—summer means hotter days. Professional roofing contractors are familiar with dealing with the heat, but it’s easy to lose track of rest, hydration and other keys to preventing heat-related injuries while meeting demanding construction schedules. But effectively dealing with the summer heat can prevent...
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Economics: The U.S. Census Bureau reported in May that during the first three months of this year, construction spending equaled $240.4 billion, 9.1 percent (±1.5%) above the $220.3 billion for the same period in 2015. Housing is steady, non-residential cools off after big March gains: Using the numbers available from the Census Bureau, we computed that the seasonally-adjusted average number of building permits for privately-owned...
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Every year the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) organizes National Roofing Week to highlight the importance of roofing professionals in quality construction and building performance, as well as the role of proper maintenance. It is also an opportunity to spotlight the industry’s positive impact in the form of charitable projects, along with contributions to energy savings and sustainable buildings. This year, the week...
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GenFlex distributors work hard every day to provide quality service and products. Their support is important to GenFlex and GenFlex contractors. To reward our hardworking distributors, GenFlex has developed a special incentive program for those who go above and beyond with their loyalty to the brand and commitment to helping their customers. To show our gratitude, GenFlex developed the Above All Distributor Loyalty...
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Every year, more than 20 percent of all workplace deaths are in the construction industry, and of those, nearly 40 percent are due to falls. The number one most frequently cited OSHA violation deals with construction fall protection. In efforts to break the cycle, OSHA created National Safety Stand-Down Week to help spread awareness about the dangers of accidents and falls in construction. Mark your calendars for May 2-6, and plan to educate...
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2015 was a record-breaking year for storms around the country, and according to weather.com, 2016 may be no different. While warmer than average temperatures are expected for much of the country, excluding the Southeast, many areas will be facing extensive rain and flooding. Accuweather.com predicts an above-average number of severe storms for the South, and as spring progresses, the Midwest and Southwest are expected to experience more...
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April 22 marks Earth Day and all through April, Earth month is celebrated as a time to be more conscious of the environmental footprint we leave in our daily lives. In the construction industry, the move towards “green” buildings is becoming increasingly popular, especially as we see agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) leading the way with new guidelines and...
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