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 Ideas are the lifeblood of progressive companies.   

 For roofing professionals, one of the biggest challenges of the LEED Green Building System has been the common misconception that there is something called a “LEED roof.”  

 The November 1997 issue of Roofer Magazinecontained a feature article by this editor that did not win any awards or elicit tons of reader mail.  

Contractors are notorious for poor paperwork and not taking an interest in accounting. 

 In today’s economic climate it’s harder to win jobs.  

 Metal roof systems have become a common choice for steep-slope roof applications.  

 This month’s focus on metal in Roofing Contractorgives me a great opportunity to take a look at the sustainability of one of our oldest roofing systems.  

 When I do sales seminars for roofing contractors I am always surprised at the number of salespeople who do not introduce themselves to the neighbors of their clients.  

 Runninga small business is stressful.  

Disability claims are always challenging for employers, but this is especially the case when pregnant workers suffer complications that leave them unable to perform their normal job duties.