By Marco Industries. Plan now for the upcoming “back-to-work” call. We have all felt the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Across the country, construction projects have either been put on hold or banned completely to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Everyone has experienced negative repercussions due to this disruption, whether they’re ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth RoofersCoffeeShop partner McElroy Metal’s VP Marketing shares industry information on live forum May 13, 2020, at 1:00 pm eastern. METALCONLive! is an online weekly business-boosting broadcast that connects metal industry professionals with metal construction company owners, contractors, fabricators, suppliers and experts to share strategies that enable the industry ...
By Ben Briggs & John Brock, Cotney Construction Law LLP. The onset of COVID-19 has employers throughout the construction industry adjusting workplace procedures to account for the virus’ threat to employee health. As with all workplace health-related matters, compliance with OSHA regulations is important for businesses operating during this COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA ...
Editor's Note: The following announcement was sent from MRCA MRCA Conference & Expo Exhibitors and Sponsors, As you know the 2020 MRCA Conference & Expo is currently scheduled for November 10-12 in Milwaukee, WI. Since you and your firms are the key component and main supporters of our trade show, the MRCA ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. With thousands of masks and gloves donated, a paint and coatings company alters production to supply health care workers with crucial supplies. Many companies have switched gears to make products that help protect those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nike began making full-face ...
Note from the editor: The following is an announcement from FRSA After much consideration and many conversations with the Executive Committee, attorney Trent Cotney, and senior staff members, FRSA has decided to cancel the July 15-17, 2020 Convention and the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo. It was a difficult decision for ...
By Cotney Consulting Group. As of this morning, another 6.6 million workers have filed for unemployment, with millions more that still waiting to register. Even though the NBER has not officially called a recession because they wait for the official GDP numbers, we are in one. There is no doubt about that; ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Where do construction and roofing fall on the spectrum of essential and nonessential jobs nationwide and globally? Editor's note: Please refer to part one and part two of this series for the complete story. It started with schools closing, then bars and restaurants were only offering takeout or ...
By Nearmap. Home is the new office, here's how Nearmap can help you manage change. At Nearmap, change is something we thrive on. It's what we do. Change is the reason we are flying so frequently - to capture the continuously changing world. We’re OK with change. We also use technology to ...
The National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NTCCC) is thanking the federal government for establishing a joint government-industry advisory group to deal with construction sector challenges in light of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Trade contractors are facing multiple challenges in light of this pandemic,” said Sandra Skivsky, Chair of ...