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Top GenFlex Distributors Rewarded With Above All Program
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 Program. “This year's program was particularly helpful in developing sales strategies to mirror with Genflex's new direction for the coming year. And also provided excellent networking opportunities with senior management at Firestone and GenFlex.” (Paul Whelan, SRS Distribution) The program’s...
read moreMay 2-6: “National Safety Stand-Down Week” to prevent falls in construction
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 your employees about safer practices and different ways to manage potentially dangerous situations. During last year’s campaign, OSHA was able to reach 2.5 million workers. This year, the goal is to reach 5 million – more than half of the U.S. construction workers. How can you get...
read moreSpring storms: The most common roof damage to watch for
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 severe storms and flooding than normal. With more extreme weather coming to many parts of the country, it will be more important than ever to ensure your building’s roof is ready for the wet season. Some of the most common roof problems you will want to look for this spring include: Rain...
read moreGo Green to celebrate Earth Day
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 training materials. For those of us in the roofing sector, we think of being “green” with the products we use and the practices we follow. Here are a few tips to help keep you “green” this month and through the rest of year: Use environmentally friendly products. This year, you...
read moreQ1 Construction Update: 2016 starts off in the right direction
Based on strong commercial construction in 2014 and 2015, industry experts were optimistic coming into 2016. Experts predicted an average 6 percent growth in starts, with residential, multifamily housing and commercial buildings leading the way. Fortunately for much of the commercial construction industry, the quarter saw an upward tick. According to Construction Market Data, the top five construction project starts in the United States in January 2016 were in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Florida and Indiana. Washington D.C. continued to expand on construction, remaining on the top five projects list throughout the quarter. International construction growth is on the rise. Outside of the United States, the...
read moreConstruction trends you can expect to carry on through 2016
Every year brings a new set of challenges for the construction industry to overcome, and with that also comes new technologies and trends to keep the industry moving forward. Five issues that will be important to consider throughout 2016 include: Skilled labor shortage to continue The skilled labor shortage is not a new problem, but it is still a major issue facing the industry. “The overwhelming, number one issue is access to skilled labor,” Dominic Thasarathar, Autodesk's senior industry program manager for construction and natural resources, told Construction Dive in a recent article. “So many people left the industry or were laid off, and now there's a real struggle to find the right people to staff the...
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