Rob Haddock CEO and Founder, S-5!Canada’s renewable energy industry is poised for growth thanks to the introduction of numerous federal, provincial, and municipal energy programs and incentives aimed at promoting the integration of solar and reducing consumers’ energy bills.On a federal level, the federal tax provision for clean energy enables businesses to depreciate the costs […]
Read more »From slips or trips, and collisions or falls, roofs pose significant risks for injuries (or worse). Keeping everyone safe while on top of a home or building requires a mix of roof safety training, awareness, and cutting-edge equipment. “Working at a height has its own risks. For instance, a poorly positioned step or a fragile structure […]
Read more »Be it maintenance or repairs, renovations or inspections, there are ample reasons why roofing professionals and property stakeholders require access to their roofs. Whatever that reason, it’s essential that ladder safety remains top of mind.”Roof access ladders are a piece of equipment that can be taken for granted on a roofing job site, but there […]
Read more »Rob Haddock, CEO and Founder of S-5!Each year, there are numerous incidents of accumulated snow unexpectedly sliding off metal roofs, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage, personal injury and even death. Also known as a rooftop avalanche, it takes just a matter of seconds for this snowpack to suddenly release and dump […]
Read more »Q&A With ESA’s Patrick FalzonPowerlines pose a significant hazard for roofers, yet they can sometimes go overlooked. Ahead, Patrick Falzon, powerline safety specialist with Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), discusses what contractors can do to bring the number of electrocution injuries and fatalities down to zero.What steps can roofers take to stay safe around powerlines?One of […]
Read more »TuffWrap Installations, Inc. (tuffwrap.com), the North American leader in innovative temporary dust, debris, and weather containment solutions, deploys its elite Special Ops Team to safeguard critical operations with precision and efficiency.Mission-Ready Protection Across North AmericaWherever the job demands, TuffWrap’s Special Ops Team is prepared to deliver. Before sunrise, the team is in motion, meticulously loading tools and materials to […]
Read more »As one of the Bay Area’s most experienced single-ply roofing contractors, Legacy Roofing & Waterproofing out of San Jose, California, was selected to re-roof a building located in the heart of San Francisco’s ‘Industrial City’. The building is located directly under the take-off path of the San Francisco International Airport and had an aging BUR […]
Read more »It’s always the season for powerline safety. This is especially true in Fall when homeowners and roofing professionals are likely to head up top to maintain roofing systems and keep them free from seasonal debris.Before touching a ladder, consider these steps and considerations to make sure you come down safely:Assess the site: Whether heading up to […]
Read more »ILD celebrates two decades of success! SCHAUMBURG, IL, July 12, 2021 – International Leak Detection (ILD), a world leader offering advanced technology in leak detection and smart roof monitoring, is pleased to announce it is celebrating its 20th anniversary in North America in October 2021. A multinational company, ILD serves clients from offices and affiliated partners […]
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