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By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Log in March 2-4, 2021 for educational sessions, a virtual tradeshow, whiskey and cigar pairings and more! No matter where you are in the world, make sure you’re near your computer March 2-4, 2021 for the virtual portion of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). ...

Duro-Last®, Inc. Honors Contractor of the Year and Annual Project Awards at 2021 Virtual Duro-Days Event

February 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

830 contractors, representing 480 companies, were welcomed at the virtual Duro-Days event in January. Duro-Last hosted its virtual Duro-Days event January 25-28, 2021, welcoming more than 830 contractors representing over 480 companies. The event provided guests with a variety of educational presentations and webinars and honored multiple contractors for their outstanding ...

Duro-Last, Inc. Launches Duro-Last X: Industry's First Custom-Cut Roll Good Membrane Solution

January 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Duro-Last®, Inc. is pleased to introduce the industry's first custom-cut roll good membrane solution, Duro-Last X™. Duro-Last®, Inc. is pleased to introduce the industry's first custom-cut roll good membrane solution, Duro-Last X™. Manufactured with the same formulation as the industry-leading Duro-Last membrane, Duro-Last X is available in 10-foot wide rolls that ...

Training Talent in a Pandemic

December 28, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jeff Shrum, Information Technology Manager, Duro-Last. There are a variety of tools available to train employees during the pandemic and work from home initiatives, such as screencasting. One of the challenges facing employers today is training new talent, or training employees moving laterally, during the pandemic and work from home ...

Strong Demand and Tight Supply Have Caused Lumber Prices to Soar

November 25, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Roseann George, Director of Procurement, Duro-Last. A spike in do-it-yourself projects and a strong resurgence in the housing sector have caused increased demand and higher prices for lumber. Lumber supplies in the U.S. are facing a shortage as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, presenting issues for the housing and construction ...

Marketing Insights: What is Geofencing and How Can it Work for You?

November 16, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Melissa Lee, Marketing Communications Manager, Duro-Last. Geofencing is a relatively easy option for boosting your digital marketing strategy. In technical terms, geofencing is described as a “virtual perimeter for a real-world geographic area.” In marketing terms, geofencing is the practice of serving smartphone users with ads while they are within a ...

EXCEPTIONAL Estimating with NuQuote

November 10, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Nicole Sanford, Team Lead, EXCEPTIONAL Metals, Duro-Last. Draw your custom edge detail and NuQuote transforms it into a 3D rendering. EXCEPTIONAL® Metals recently partnered with NuQuote to bring easy edge metal estimating solutions to contractors. NuQuote is a web-based quoting tool that can be accessed on a computer, tablet, cell phone, ...

Enhance Your Relationships with Effective Communication

October 23, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Melissa Lee, Marketing Communications Manager, Duro-Last. At a time like this, it’s more important than ever to communicate regularly and openly with your employees and customers. To establish effective communication, businesses must present themselves professionally and pay attention to the details. When representing your brand with well thought-out messaging, it not ...