Equipter's new dump container was designed to fit into tighter spaces than its larger counterparts, and is capable of holding up to 2,500 lbs.

The Owens Corning booth at IRE highlights roofing products that fuse high-performance with beauty and style.

RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on the impact NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has had on unifying the roofing industry.

An above-average storm season combined with material issues means roofing contractors need to prepare their contracts and teams to better serve customers.

Whether an OSHA inspection is triggered by an employee injury, a formal complaint, a programmed wall-to-wall inspection, or the new COVID-19 ETS, being prepared will limit potential liability avoid potential citations.

Supervisors not only train and manage employees, they are the first defense a business has to avoid legal issues with federal, state and local regulations.

If the Biden administration’s plans to raise the overtime salary threshold this month come to pass, it could lead to struggles for most businesses.

Post-pandemic conditions, combined with economic pressures, may result in a shortage of workers in the long term.

Legal expert Trent Contey weighs in on OSHA's "high-gravity" enforcement, saying he suspects contractors should expect to face more cumulative citations in the future.

If roofing contractors don’t think train derailments will have an impact on workplace safety regulations, they should think again, said Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney.

Within days of taking office, the Biden administration directed OSHA to double the number of compliance safety and health officers and increase safety audits across the country. Roofers should expect unannounced OSHA audits to increase in the coming months. 

Patented Tubos pipe extensions are now available in 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-inch diameters to accommodate most common vent stack sizes, saving time on the roof.

IKO announced the revamped Roof-Fast Cap and Base for the U.S. and Canada, redesigned with customer feedback to enhance product quality, reduce packaging waste, and include multilingual instructions for easier use. 

Tubos Vent Pipe Extensions offers a roofing industry product designed to securely extend vent stacks, prevent leaks, and ensure code compliance, even in harsh weather.

GAF Seam Tape is a self-adhering, SBS-modified tape that seals roof deck seams, resists water intrusion, and meets ASTM D1970 standards.

Registration is now open for the 2024 IIBEC Convention in Phoenix, featuring awards, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. 

Holcim US announced a planned investment of around $100 million in its flagship Ste. Genevieve, Mo., production plant, expanding capacity by over 600,000 metric tons of cement while also reducing net CO2 emissions. 

SolarReady leverages EagleView's property data and analytics expertise to deliver a prospecting and business development solution for solar contractors.

Summit Energy's Peak Roofing division has chosen CertainTeed's Solstice Solar Shingle System as its new go-to line in expanding solar use among residential customers throughout the Northeast. 

Community and company leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at GAF Energy's new 450,000-square-foot Timberline Solar manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.

Stay on top of tech trends with our 2024 Technology Special Section, featuring Q&As with experts, products and more.

Scope Technologies announced the launch of Scope 2.0, a SaaS model for roofing and siding contractors, offering no-fee subscriptions, significant report discounts, ProData Sheet insights, and ProDocs software access.  

Scope Technologies launched ProData Property Report, providing roofing contractors and insurers with data like building codes, and storm history.

Metl-Span panels for the roof and walls not only created a beautiful community center, but regulates the temperature for various activities held there.

Contractors contended with the threat of hurricane-season weather to create new roof for this Louisiana clinic.

A Texas roofing contractor takes on a challenging historic copper roofing project in the heart of Utah.

In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses ways to reach potential and existing customers.

Federal inspectors fined a Chrystal Lake, Ill. Construction company $287K for exposing workers to fall hazards on three occasions in the same neighborhood, issuing eight citations for violations dating to May 2024.

Roofers face enough challenges; the importance of involving specialists for lightning protection systems to meet strict standards — and avoid potential issues with dissimilar metals and corrosion — is crucial for compliance.

RC Publisher Jill Bloom talks about finding life's 'happy balance' between home and work life as the roofing industry closes a busy year and looks forward to 2024.

A final ruling on independent contractors is in, and Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney says roofing companies may need to reclassify some of their workers, taking a financial hit.

John DeRosa, director of contractor training at SRS Distribution, shows the value in optimizing sales leads versus determining if a lead is “qualified” or “unqualified.”

Jim Barr, president of Barr Roofing in Abilene, Texas, received the 2024 recipient of the NRCA's J.A. Piper Award during its 137th Annual Convention.

The 2024 Roofing Alliance Student Competition in Las Vegas, marking its 10th year as part of the International Roofing Expo, saw five teams competing to win the bid for roofing the paddock building at Grand Prix Plaza in downtown Las Vegas.  

WeatherLok Metal Roofing wins 2024 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Award at the International Roofing Expo, lauded for “durability, ease of installation, and innovation.”

TAMKO announced that StormFighter FLEX, its newest product offering in the Proline shingle series, won the Experts’ Choice Award for roofing products at the International Roofing Expo.

After losing on appeal, a roofing company in New York State is being ordered to pay $16,782 in penalties for two serious fall protection and ladder safety violations stemming from an April 2022 investigation.

Michigan-based Meijer, a retailer with 500-plus locations, has invited suppliers and contractors who want to be included on bids for its 2025-26 construction season. 

Safety consultant Tammy Clark reports from a jobsite to remind roofing contractors of hazards to avoid when on a low-slope or flat roof.

RC will unveil the 2022 Top 100 list in August, but there’s already a few interesting facts emerging that hint at how this year compares to previous lists. 

Antis Roofing & Waterproofing Founder and CEO Charles Antis won’t be in the office Friday, but it’s not because he’s going on vacation.

Keven Yarbrough of Yarbrough Safety Solutions provides tactics and tips to help roofing contractors better navigate OSHA inspections.

Ken Kelly of Kelly Roofing spoke about entrepreneurial operating systems and how contractors can follow this method to stand out from the competition.

Letitia Hanke of ARS Roofing, the 2020 Residential Contractor of the Year, gives a sneak peek of her upcoming BOS presentation.

Gregg Wallick of Best Roofing, the 2018 Commercial Contractor of the Year, gives a sneak peek of his upcoming BOS presentation.

Ryan Groth of Sales Transformation Group gives a sneak peek of his upcoming BOS presentation on how to double closure rates.

Sherri Miles will show contractors how to find and utilize money for training in the skilled trades in her Best of Success presentation.

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, returns to Best of Success to provide expert legal tips and advice.

NRCA COO McKay Daniels will teach attendees to this year’s Best of Success the latest NRCA programs that can help their businesses flourish.

When it came time to replace the roof of the Church of Nativity, Episcopal, the building’s board of directors wasn’t the only group who had a say in what material would be chosen — the National Parks Services did too.