2013 August Issue | Roofing Contractor

Rayco Construction Excels by Playing to its Strengths

Contractor Profile

August 7, 2013

Paul Janssen and Duane Nelson are two industry veterans who capitalized on their own strengths to take the helm of Rayco Construction five years ago.

2013 Top 100 Roofing Contractors

The Top 100 Contractors Know the Secrets to Success

Samantha Meux

August 7, 2013

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It’s back! Every August, Roofing Contractor releases its list of the Top 100 Roofing Contractors.

Composite Slate Shingle Roof Stands Up to Storm

Roof on New Jersey Library Holds Its Ground Against Hurricane Sandy

Maria McDonagh-Forde

August 7, 2013

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As last October came to a close, super storm Hurricane Sandy hurled itself at Belmar, N.J.

Nations Roof Works Hard to Exceed Expectations

This Commercial Contractor Delivers Safety, Quality, and Service at a National Level

Chris King

August 7, 2013

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From the outset, Nations Roof was envisioned as a national company structured to take advantage of economies of scale while at the same time fulfilling the unique needs of each market.

Legally Speaking

Managing Baseless Whistleblower Retaliation Claims

Employers need to know how to properly respond to meritless whistleblower retaliation claims.

Richard Alaniz

August 7, 2013

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In fiscal 2012, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported that employees filed 2,787 whistleblower retaliation claims.

Guest Column

The Taco Mayor, a Southern Chef and the Roofing Industry

Leaders need to manage cultural nuances and differences properly or risk huge losses.

Ricardo Gonzalez

August 7, 2013

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Most of us would enjoy having free tacos sent to our office, but Mayor Joseph Maturo in East Haven, Conn., got on the wrong side of the food chain.

Editor's Note: The Best Investment You Can Make

Rick Damato

August 7, 2013

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There have been more roofing and insulation plant openings over the past several years than we have seen in decades.

Sustainable Roofing

Shining a Light on Daylighting

If you’re not sure daylighting is important for roofing contractors, try this quick test.

Jim Hoff

August 7, 2013

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Does your company’s website include a section on daylighting? If not, you may be missing out on one of the fastest-growing trends in both commercial and residential roofing.