"The number one thing is - we stay hydrated, of course - but we get there at 5:30 in the morning. We make a deal: Let's skip our breaks, let's get the roof done, and you're home by 1 p.m." - Dereck Pickle, Partner in D&G Roofing Specialists, LLC
"Extreme temperatures drive more business, but it's our lot in life in this industry that we have to get out and work in it. We stress to everyone to keep drinking water, even if you are not thirsty." - Robert Burnside, owner of Larry's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
"We try to manage the work for the day. If we work outside in the sun, we're doing that earlier in the day. We stay in the shade later on. We make sure there's plenty of water and make sure the supervisors and superintendents are watching our own guys and other crews on the site. - Duane Horton, owner of GenTech Construction
"People think we're like Superman when it's hot and we can help them keep cool. But it's a challenge. For our workers, we try to use portable fans and drink a lot of ice water, and we make sure we do our attic work early in the day during the summer." - Ashley Loprinzo, co-owner of Rivertech Heating and Air Conditioning