By concentrating on single-ply new construction, R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems is showing commercial contractors how it’s done in North Texas.

Within eight decades, Bradford Roof Management has grown from a small sole proprietorship in the local Billing, Mont. area into a small but mightily influential company whose name and intellectual property extend far beyond the Northern Rocky Mountain region.

Indiana-based Kingdom Roofing Systems shows how being people-first can lead to success in the roofing restoration market.

Amidst Earth Day reflections, the roofing industry emphasizes sustainability, employing eco-friendly materials and practices to combat climate change.

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory examined three different types of roofing strategies and their impact on near-surface temperature and cooling energy demand.

Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.

GAF's new membranes combine cool roof initiatives with the durability of modified bitumen and the aesthetics of a solar reflective bright white surfaced roof.

NanoTech Materials, Inc. announced a move to a new 42,000-square-foot Houston-area facility, marking a milestone in expanding its Cool Roof Coat production to meet high demand.

In the first seven months of this year, there have been over 5,000 I-9 audits of U.S. workplaces.

The U.S. Labor Dept. has launched an initiative to improve safety and enforcement in the engineered stone industry due to severe health risks from silica dust exposure. 

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to emphasize workplace safety during the holiday season and providing resources through OSHA to prevent on-the-job tragedies, especially for workers in construction, warehousing, and delivery roles. 

Castro Roofing of Texas Chief Revenue Officer Chad Westbrook may be a Young Gun, but he brings 15 years of roofing industry experience to his leadership role.

S-5!'s new system boasts that it is quick and simple to install, lasts the life of the roof, maintains roof warranties and is less expensive than other mounting methods.

The 2022 IRE kicks off ABC Supply’s 40th anniversary celebration happening throughout 2022.

New single-ply membranes for roof replacement by Viking Products offers more options to roofing contractors.

Empire employs over 700 roofing and office professionals in the industry, and will operate going forward as Empire Roofing, a Tecta America Company.

With the pandemic causing added stress and anxiety, employers must show empathy and make available support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues.

With labor shortages still prominent in the roofing industry, rehabilitating and working with problem employees may be the best solution in lieu of termination.

In these uncertain times, maintaining frequent communications with employees is as crucial as maintaining and growing your business.

Roofing contractors should pay attention to efforts being made in states and at the federal level to increase paid family and medical leave programs.

With the Biden administrating pledging to aggressively enforce workplace regulations, now is the time to make sure employers are in compliance with wage and hour practices.

Now is the time to take the necessary steps to ensure your roofing company is in compliance with various safety and labor laws.

While unions have made some small victories as of late, they appear to be struggling to regain the membership levels they once held.

How to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers. It’s an issue that, if improperly handled, could result in legal liability to employers.

There is no perfect solution to the growing attendance issues in the workforce, but employers do have some options to deal with absences.

TOPWET introduces heated roof drainage systems using a self-regulating cable without needing a transformer, which prevents ice blockages and protects drain outlets.

Johns Manville launched EPDM FIT Self-Adhered membrane, which the company says installs up to three times faster than traditional methods, with no VOC adhesives, and is ideal for schools and hospitals.

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. 

UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed adaptive roof tiles that reduce heating and cooling costs without electronics, using a wax motor for thermoregulation.

NOVA by Saint-Gobain invests in ION Storage Systems to advance innovative battery technologies. ION focuses on solid-state solutions for various applications.

Solar Power Systems, an independent research firm, released a list of the top solar companies in Calif., Ariz., and Nev. to provide consumers and vendors with unbiased research.

The Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) announced Richard Carroll of Carroll Consulting Group joined its board, replacing Andrew Centauro; RT3 promotes technology in the roofing industry. 

Learn why contractors chose to install 82,000 square feet of McElroy Metal’s 24-gauge Medallion-Lok 16-inch standing seam metal roofing for a school district's eighth prototype building.

To help restore a historic home that withstood a century of storms and saltwater, a Rhode Island roofing contractor turned to STINGER to protect its roof from what the coastline throws at it.

M3 Roofing in Miami took on a 6,000 square-foot reroofing with the help of Polyglass' multi-ply roofing system.

Wedge Roofing proves that taking a closer look and considering different options for metal roofs can save on labor and costs for the customer.

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

Roofing contractors turn to an advanced platform with functionality that allows roofers to do anything from ordering equipment to performing call-offs to allocating assets.

A proactive approach, attention to detail, and constant learning add up to a super-smooth silicone roofing job on the Connecticut coast.

Learn the risks and rewards of planning for a management buyout to exit your contracting business

McElroy Metal, a 60-year-old components manufacturer based near Shreveport, La., with 14 facilities nationwide, recently announced a transition from being a family-owned concern by offering an employee stock ownership plan.

Take a deep dive into the world of exit planning with experts that have been helping roofing contractors build succession plans for years. 

OSHA fined a Georgia construction contractor more than $61,000 after a 54-year-old laborer died from a 19-foot fall at a Macon, Ga. warehouse; the citation was due to failures in fall protection, reporting, and other safety violations.

The parents of an 8-year-old Rhode Island boy call him a hero after his quick thinking saved his father, who fell and was injured while working on a roof, by calling 911 and stopping the bleeding.

With the launch of Roofing Supply Pro in March 2023 during the International Roofing Expo in Dallas, our mission is helped along by six of the industry's leading experts in their respective fields. Discover who helps shape our coverage.

Power Home Remodeling, a national full-service exterior home remodeler, is expanding its benefits offerings to subsidize childcare for employees and their families; the benefit will offset the cost of child care by 40%, providing employees up to $5,000 annually for child care costs.

Seattle-based real estate AI tech firm, Quantarium, is challenging the standard two-month lag used by the Case-Shiller Index to determine changes in home prices with its TerraIndex HPI; the company says its index provides real-time estimates made available on the second Wednesday of the following month.

The August producer price index report showed stable construction materials prices, with slight declines in wood and steel products, while power wire and cable prices surged, but overall, construction materials prices have been relatively steady in 2023.

Rick Damato, editorial director of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro, has decided to leave his quill in the ink well and retire after more than 40 years in media. He offers his thoughts and well wishes to readers.

Immersed in authenticity, RC Publisher Jill Bloom delved into Gary Brecka's podcast, "The Ultimate Human," discovered hydrogen water's benefits for energy, endurance, and immunity and explores how it relates to our industry.