Resources

As women continue to enter skilled trades as a career choice, we’re seeing more female-owned businesses and organizations emerge. But how do these new women-run companies get started? What resources are available to help them succeed? There are many great resources available to help women who want to enter these industries, including apprenticeships, classes, certifications, associations, books and blogs. This guide will provide you with valuable information and inspiration as you prepare for your career in [...]

If you live in an area that gets consistent, year-round exposure to the sun, then you may be a good candidate to install a residential solar system. Installing solar panels on your roof is by far the most common way to harness the sun’s energy, but solar shingles are another option that’s becoming increasingly popular. So how, exactly, do solar shingles work, and how do they compare to traditional solar panels? In this article, we’ll explain [...]

The power of networking is within every professional but not always obvious. This work book easily lays out how to put together a networking plan for success in any career. Looking at community, industry and company networking, professionals can work to create a plan for strong networking that will enhance and excelerate career ambitions.

An easy to read and understand tour through sales and marketing practices for roofing contractors. With information that will help any small business, this book shows how marketing is an integral part of the sales process. It highlights the role of marketing in generating, managing and handling leads that sales professionals can close.

Written to help overlooked demographics get into construction as a field and includes licensing requirements to look out for, starting your own business, and connecting with those in the industry.

Great book! Read and complete the exercises in each chapter and at the end of the book you will have your marketing plan!

During this hands-on demo, the GAF C.A.R.E. team will be teaching us how to install asphalt shingles (just like the ones that are on your roof)! The Charlotte Metro, Nashville, and Cleveland Councils will be participating at their select locations and showing us what they have learned.  

ARMA’s inaugural virtual Asphalt Roofing Recycling Forum discusses Asphalt Roofing Recycling: Owning our Future! The program is divided into two segments. The first segment features a keynote presentation followed by 30-minute sessions from various industry experts. The second segment hosts a panel discussion with various thought leaders from the manufacturing, academia, consumer, and recycling perspectives. The goal is to leave feeling empowered about #RecyclingRoofs!

Synthetic roofing materials have been available in the market for more than a decade, providing a cost-effective, viable alternative to traditional slate and shake roofing systems. This course provides an overview of the features and benefits of slate and shake synthetic roofing products, including a discussion on the testing methods used to rate specific performance characteristics.

Historically, construction has been viewed as a man’s career. However, women increasingly are becoming involved in the industry as these cultural barriers diminish. The construction industry offers a wide variety of career options, ranging from seasonal workers to engineers to project managers to architects. Many of these careers also offer unique opportunities, such as flexibility, financial security, and even a chance to impact your city’s appearance, infrastructure, and culture. As such, as more women get involved [...]