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IRE 2021 Session Preview: Understanding Metal Roofing Part I and II

Learn the basics and advanced techniques of metal roofing with S-5! Founder and CEO Rob Haddock during the 2021 International Roofing Expo.




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IRE 2021 Session Preview: Understanding OSHA's Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine

In this session, learn about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s multi-employer worksite doctrine and the unforeseeable employee misconduct defense to an OSHA citation. 




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Understanding Metal Roofing Parts I and II

S-5! Founder and CEO Rob Haddock will break down everything contractors need to know about metal roofing in a common-sense fashion.




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Equal Opportunity for Women in Roofing

Expert panel to discuss unlocking the value and power of women in the roofing industry, and why both genders should lean in.




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Don’t Take a Knife to a Gun Fight and Wonder Why You Lose

Avoiding a bad situation is always better than trying to get out of one, so make sure you’re up-to-date on your rights and legal options. 





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K2 Rolls Out Green Roof Mountings at Intersolar Europe

German manufacturer K2 unveiled its new GreenRoof Vento mounting system for green rooftops at Intersolar Europe 2023.




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Oversubscribed Funding Round Positions NanoTech Inc. for Scale

Roofing innovation: NanoTech Inc, a material science company pioneering a category of climate-resilient materials that enable environmental responsibility without sacrificing financial return, brings on multiple investors in an oversubscribed funding round to combat peak heat in the last weeks of summer.  




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City of Austin Undertakes Study of ‘Cool Roofing’ to Mitigate Urban Heat

The City of Austin, Texas, said it will share data with Google on the solar reflectivity of roofs to identify which neighborhoods would benefit most from 'cool roofs,' aiming to reduce heat in homes and inform future climate policies. 




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Q&A: Counting on Coatings

In this Q&A, industry experts speak on the state of roof coatings and what aspects roofing contractors should know about a product that can diversify their offerings.




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Coatings Q&A with Huntsman Building Solutions




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IKO Launches New Dynasty Cool Colors Plus Shingle Line

IKO expands its Dynasty Cool Colors Plus line with five new shades that meet California's Cool Roof requirements, exceed reflectivity standards, boast impact resistance, and feature ArmourZone technology for high wind durability.




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U.S. Dept. of Labor Holds Safe + Sound Week on Aug. 12

OSHA's Safe + Sound Week reminds employers that safety and health programs help businesses save money, eliminate injuries and most importantly, save lives.




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Tool Belts and Harnesses: Over, Under or Integral?

Except for the roofing inspector, most roofing contractors would expect their employees to wear a tool belt while on the roof deck.




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OSHA Rolls Out ‘Safe + Sound’ Week Aug. 7-13

During the Labor Department's 'Safe + Sound Week,' Aug. 7-13, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will collaborate with businesses nationwide to promote workplace safety and health programs, focusing on mental health and well-being.




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Obstructed Communication in a Construction Zone

Maintaining vigilant awareness and clear communication amidst a construction site's symphonic yet perilous sounds is vital, as U.S. Department of Labor statistics reveal.




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Labor Dept. Announces Enhanced Enforcement, Compliance to Silica Exposure

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. 




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J. J. Keller and ISEA Launch PPE Pain Points Survey

J. J. Keller and ISEA are partnering on a study regarding the challenges safety professionals face in PPE programs, inviting participation in a survey open until August 30.




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Drill Punctures Roof of Underwater Tunnel in New York City

A contractor accidentally drilled into the roof of NYC’s Queens-Midtown Tunnel, causing water to breach the southbound tube and leading to hours of traffic chaos during the US Open.




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2022 Young Guns

RC’s latest group of roofing professionals to watch under age 40 continue to grow through the roofing industry’s numerous challenges.




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Young Gun Patrick Cochran: Creating Career, Mentorship Opportunities for the Next Generation

The founder and owner of Red Dog’s Roofing wants to encourage the next generation to explore the rewarding careers roofing has to offer.




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Young Gun Rae July: Never Be Afraid to Ask Questions

Rae July doesn’t back down from taking the initiative, resulting in a rewarding career with Chinook Roofing & Gutters.




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Young Gun Silvana Wagner: Connecting with Community in New Role

After a career in the media industry, Pride Roofing's director of business development flourishes and aims to inspire other women.




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Young Gun Ian Wallick: Stepping Up When it Counts

When the family succession plan changed, the youngest Wallick met the challenge head-on.




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Young Gun Chad Westbrook: Leading Employees Young and Old to Succeed in Difficult Times

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.




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Do You Know Roofing Contractor’s Next Young Gun?

If you know someone under the age of 40 making a difference in your company’s success in roofing, you probably know our next Young Gun. Don’t miss out!




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Young Gun Michael Pickel

Young Gun Michael Pickel is casting a vision for future success.




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Young Guns David and Marcus Yoder

Yoder Brothers Find Keys to Success in the Midwest




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Young Gun Kristina Hill

Helping Neighbors and Exceeding Expectations in the Heartland




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Young Gun Lee Lipniskis

Finding Her Footing on the Rooftop




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Young Guns 2023

The Latest Crop of RC’s Roofing Contractors Under 40 Plan to Drive the Industry Forward




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Young Gun Aaron Antis

2023 Young Gun Aaron Antis brings his passion for sales and building relationships to raise Antis Roofing and Waterproofing to the next level.




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Young Gun Cody Kline

2023 Young Gun Cody Kline sold his roofing business, conquered Mount Everest and is now on a second career in the roofing industry with commercialroofer.com.




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Young Gun Matthew Jaynes

2023 Young Gun Matthew Jaynes may be a newcomer to the roofing industry, but he's already making waves with KPost Roofing and Waterproofing's residential division.




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Young Gun Liz Garza

2023 Young Gun Liz Garza is multitasking her roofing company and "She's in Roofing" brand to new heights as My Roofing Crew's director of marketing.




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Young Gun Joe Jolicoeur

2023 Young Gun Joe Jolicoeur earned his education while playing football before harnessing his competitive spirit in the roofing industry with Greenwood Roof Services.





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Young Guns 2023 - Part 2

RC’s latest crop of young roofing professionals inject enthusiasm and optimism about the industry’s future. 




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VIDEO: Young Gun Liz Garza

My Roofing Crew Chief Culture Officer Liz Garza talks about her path into the roofing industry, why she fell in love with it and how she has used her talents to help her company while promoting diversity.




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RC's 2024 Young Guns Invest in the Industry's Future

Meet the 2024 Young Guns, a group of roofing contractors and industry professionals under 40 who are leaving their mark and make a difference in various ways.




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Young Gun Jody Roberts

RC Young Gun Jody Roberts started his career in roofing distribution but found his niche in the industry as a roofing contractor with a company that’s on the move -- well past western Montana.




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Young Gun Samuel Brokenshire

From Melbourne to Montana, RC Young Gun Samuel Brokenshire has traveled the globe for love and started a career in roofing that is budding at just the right time.




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Young Gun Jenny Smith

See why roofing is science for this academically-trained geologist now leading major roofing projects from the Gulf Coast.




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Young Gun Nathan Schnefke

Having served his country in the National Guard, Nathan Schnefke wanted to serve his community by building a roofing company to keep Texas homeowners safe and dry.




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Young Gun Anthony Markgraf

Anthony Markgraf, co-founder of Clear Cut Xteriors, transformed from a one-time cell phone salesman to a roofing success with business partner Adam Bidler.




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Young Gun Vincent Malizia

Vincent Malizia helped transform his family business in one the roofing industry's most volatile markets and he's staying hungry.




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Young Gun Jason Couto

Jason Couto, 39, and his brothers inherited their father's company, but when the time came, all that was assumed was its half-million-dollar carry; within 15 years, Couto has helped transform that into sales exceeding $300 million annually.




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Young Gun Jared Jimenez

A biological scientist by education, Jared Jimenez always enjoyed building. After years of working for corporate America, he decided to build something new: a roofing company in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.




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S-5! Launches New GripperFix System at IRE 2020

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.




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JobNimbus Announces Upcoming Release of Innovative New App

A Beta version of JobNimbus' new app will be available to see at the 2021 International Roofing Expo.




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S-5! Launches New WindClamp 2X

The new WindClamp2X are small aluminum clamps placed over the roof’s seam at designated intervals to prevent male-to-female seam separation and/or seam separation from the roof’s mounting clip.




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Westlake Royal Building Products Introduces SwiftGuard Roof Underlayment

Westlake Royal Building Products introduced SwiftGuard, a synthetic roofing underlayment for steel, tile, shingle and shake roofing.