The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create uncertainty for many industries, and many states have started to issue statewide restrictions and closures attempting to slow the spread. However, with roofing contractors working remotely, roofing and construction are considered “essential business.” Despite the ongoing pandemic, a new Freedonia Group analysis predicts the U.S. roofing demand to edge up to 253 million squares in 2024, including strong demand for residential roofing. To prepare for the strong demand, contractors can implement various technologies during the offseason to keep their business running remotely and…

About WaterFire WaterFire centers around a series of nearly 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence. The string of fires illuminates nearly two-thirds of a mile of urban public spaces and parks, as residents and visitors gather to stroll along the river, listening to music and watching performances. Boats pass quietly before the flames, as black-clad performers tend the fires from sunset to midnight. WaterFire is an experience that surrounds viewers on all…