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5 ways the metal industry delivers for women
By METALCON. In celebration of Women in Construction Week 2024, we explore the reasons women should consider a career in the metal construction industry. In March, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) celebrates their Women in Construction Week™. This event has been happening since 1998 and aims to ...
Breaking barriers: Promoting inclusion and diversity in metal construction
By Anna Lockhart. Tune in as John, Kelli and Michelle discuss their efforts to make the metal construction industry a more inclusive place for women! In the MetalTalk™ webinar, “Women in Metal Construction,” host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with John Sheridan of Sheridan Metal Resources, Michelle Kettering of LTD ...
Apply now to invest in your future!
By Dani Sheehan. Each year the Davis Memorial Foundation awards scholarships to individuals who want to further their education. Applications are open for this academic school year. Are you a member of the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)? Are you or a family member looking to pursue higher education? ...
Family owned Guardian Roofing is now accepting nominations for the 2024 HALO Project
Annual contest contributes to the community by gifting a new roof to a deserving local family Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation, a family-owned business in Auburn, has for decades had a deep-rooted commitment to community and social responsibility. The pinnacle of their dedication materialized in 2018 with the launch of the ...
Honoring Black Americans in the construction industry
By Dani Sheehan. Black History Month presents an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the stories of Black Americans who have shaped and impacted our industry. Black Americans make up 6.1% of the roofing labor force. As we celebrate Black History Month this February, it is crucial to acknowledge the journey ...
Como le Puedo Ayudar?
Bilingual customer support is offered by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. Spanish-speaking roofers feel more at ease when calling in to discuss their snow retention needs at Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. The bilingual team members on staff at the company can help roofers with everything from creating orders to requesting parts ...
Learn about women in roofing moving into the new year
By Debbie Wickliffe, New Zealand Women in Roofing (NZWiR). With a letter from their committee chair, the New Zealand Women in Roofing (NZWiR) prepare to move forward. Greetings to all our members, sponsors and supporters, as this is our first newsletter since the new board has been established I thought I would ...
¡Es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
By Teresa Ramírez, Southeast Contracting Services. Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con nuestra increíble comunidad de techadores. Es el mes de la Herencia Hispana, me gustaría tocar algunos temas con Ustedes, creo que lo que a continuación leerán, será de gran importancia para nuestras comunidades. Les envío un cordial ...
The Spirit of Hispanic Culture is Alive and Well at This Company
By Central States Manufacturing. Two Central States Manufacturing employee-owners talk about how their culture of hard work and dedication is celebrated by their company. The immigrant stories of Veronica and Miguel from Claysburg, Pennsylvania to Seguin, Texas to Hartford, South Dakota are something to celebrate all year at Central States ...
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women on the Roof
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate some women-led businesses in the roofing. Roofing is an overwhelmingly male occupation. Whether contractor or crew, the majority of workers are typically men. The U.S. Department of Labor considers roofing a male-dominated profession, but that doesn’t mean women ...
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