November 2014

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors and engaging in labor-only contracts pose challenges for the roofing industry. Consider having a well-qualified person conduct an audit of your current or planned independent contractor relationships.

The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing's RoofPoint™ program, a voluntary, consensus-based sustainable roof rating system to help building owners and designers select nonresidential roof systems based on long-term energy and environmental benefits, continues to gain momentum and has numerous initiatives planned for 2015 and beyond.

After Philadelphia-based Overbrook School for the Blind's roof system began experiencing leaks in 2012, Russell Roofing Co. Inc., Oreland, Pa., restored the school’s roof and received a Gold Circle Awards honorable mention for its work.

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD^®) is a disclosure document providing environmental data based on products’ life cycles. Although it’s currently unusual for roofing projects to specify roofing products with EPDS, it’s a good idea to become familiar with how EPDs are developed and how they may be required for future roofing projects.

If you want to keep your customers' best interests in mind, learn about specific electricity demand charges in your area, share the information with your clients and suggest the most cost-effective roof system solution. In many cases, the solution may include a cool roof system.