People are key to a successful roofing business

An employee's performance depends 80% on their training and 20% on their own skills. Now, does

your team really know about roofing? Here are the two challenges we often face:

1. Pass on knowledge and experience. This can be achieved with a proper training plan that,

if executed in the right way, will help your team to meet your quality standards in

installation, supervision, processes, customer service, etc. Having your own training

manuals will guarantee that your team is aligned and on the same page about your

company's operational and quality goals. We recommend you have training manuals as

tools to guarantee that the knowledge and experience are easily replicable within your

company.

2. Getting commitment. Trust is good, but commitment is what takes you to the next level.

Build strong relationships with your team based on a continuous improvement

environment. It’s not all about money, good salaries and good compensation plans; your

people or subs will also look for recognition. Reward good performance and encourage

healthy competition, and you’ll notice that the commitment of your team will come

naturally.

It is evident that the success of a roofing team is dependent on a combination of training and individual skills. We have explored the challenges that often arise in this field and have identified two key areas that demand attention: knowledge transfer and commitment.