Roofing contractor news

Roofing contractor news

Two interesting articles came to our attention this week. New data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index shows U.S. contractors are growing more optimistic as revenue expectations increase. (Source: https://www.nrca.net/RoofingNews/contractors-are-more-optimistic-expect-revenue-to-rise.3-24-2021.9429/Details/Story) Before COVID-19 hit in early 2020 the confidence levels of building contractors of all disciplines, including roofing contractors, was high. As 2020…

News from GAF, 2020

News from GAF, 2020

George J. Keller & Sons have had a long relationship with GAF Corp – the largest manufacturer of roofing shingles in the US, with over 3700 employees and over $3B in annual revenues. Earlier in 2020 we were announced as a winner in GAF’s 2019 President’s Club Awards program and we’re working hard to acheive…

Roofing projects still subject to scammers and fraudsters

Roofing projects still subject to scammers and fraudsters

Every year the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issues a report called the “Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book”. This publication lists reports from consumers about problems they experience in the marketplace. These problems include fraud, identity theft and other acts of malfeasance. The 2020 book lists the issues found in 2019. Perhaps not surprisingly the #1…