The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow
Have we finally reached the long-awaited tipping point for the adoption of solar power? Ellen Breipohl Thorp thinks so. Thorp, the executive director of the…
Raise the Roof
Bubble Gum Wisdom
When I was a kid, a penny got you a piece of Bazooka Joe gum. The inch-long pink chunk of bubble gum was wrapped inside…
Helping People Come Together
The pandemic has had detrimental effects on almost all areas of daily life, but perhaps no sectors have been hit harder than religion and education,…
Supply Chain Challenges
A new year often inspires a desire to look ahead, define challenges, and set goals. In the years marked by the COVID pandemic, this task…
Innovation Drives the Roofing Industry
Our new product sections in Roofing and on RoofingMagazine.com are the most popular in in the print magazine and on the website. Like a kid…
Lean on Me
Construction projects depend on the coordination and execution of multiple parties to ensure success. The manufacturer has to have the right product, the supplier has…
Under the Sun
There has always been a debate about the merits of solar power. If you’re of a certain age, you might remember President Jimmy Carter installing…
Health Care Takes Center Stage
Is there any more complicated re-roofing project than removing and replacing the roof on an active, busy hospital? I can’t think of one. When I…
Lifelong Learning
The depth and diversity of continuing education options in the roofing industry continues to amaze me. Courses sponsored by industry associations, manufacturers, trade shows and…
Solving the Puzzle
There’s a special feeling that comes with solving an intricate puzzle. That flash of insight when you spot a solution can be very satisfying. It’s…