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Archive for July, 2011


Labor Pains

It has been over a year since Arizona passed its immigration enforcement law. Now three other states — Utah, Alabama, and my home state of Georgia — have passed similar legislation. View full post on RC – Column

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Roofing in the Rockies: Interstate Roofing

Scott Riopelle’s gritty background growing up in Detroit prepared him to become one of Colorado’s most successful roofing contractors over the past decade. View full post on RC – Feature Article

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Smart Business: Kudos to Southwest Airlines

I wrote this a few days after the scary incident in early April when a five-foot long gash ripped open atop the fuselage of a Southwest Airlines (SWA) jet while the aircraft was cruising more than six miles in the air. View full post on RC – Column

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Investing in the Future: Jasper Contractors Inc.

It’s been a tough economy for a few years now, so when someone is hiring it makes big news. Jasper Contractors Inc. has made big news recently by opening offices in Phoenix and New Orleans and bringing hundreds of jobs to those markets. View full post on RC – Feature Article

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Technical Details: Code Changes Could Decrease Damage in High-Velocity Wind Zones

System attachment is the most critical element of roof design and application. Improper attachment results in the increased probability of wind blow-offs and contributes to membrane strain created by differential movement of the system components. View full post on RC – Column

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2011 Top 100 Roofing Contractors

They set themselves apart from the rest of the industry not only because of the revenue they generate, but how they positioned themselves to stay on top. The contractors on Roofing Contractor’s Top 100 list know what it takes to remain successful in tough times and in good times. View full post on RC – [...]

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