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

The new manufacturing facility, GAF Energy's second, will increase its capacity by 500% and bring total production of its solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually.

Owens Corning secured its spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 14th consecutive year, also on the DJSI North America Index for the sixth year.

SnapNrack and CertainTeed join forces to offer seamless warranties for solar installations on residential roofs, ensuring peace of mind for homeowners and installers.

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.

Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.

GAF Energy plans to build a state-of-the-art solar roofing testing facility in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories — with support from the U.S. Department of Energy — to enhance understanding of solar shingles' benefits for heating and air conditioning efficiency.

Gunner is successfully shaking up the residential roofing industry with a concept rarely seen: offering customers the ability to buy their roofs online.

Roofing materials continue to be a target for thieves, and a recent rash of robberies are hurting productivity and the bottom line for contractors and suppliers alike.

CrewCost offers construction accounting software for small and mid-sized contractors, integrating job costing and time tracking to manage costs, change orders, and billing.  

Home services software provider Jobber has partnered with Xero, a cloud accounting platform, to sync customers, products, services, invoices, and payments. 

JobNimbus has collaborated with ABC Supply to enhance roofing contractors' material management, pricing, estimates, direct ordering, and timely notifications accessible through both JobNimbus and myABCsupply accounts.

Google has changed how its search engine operates. Are you prepared for the impact on your roofing business?

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors partnered with RoofMarketplace to streamline the roof claims process, using remote data and contractor feedback to simplify and reduce costs for homeowners.

The Associated Builders and Contractors' fourth annual Construction Technology Report explores AI's impact on the construction industry; insights include a case study and resource guide to improve safety, quality, and profitability.

The Cypress Cove project involved installing a snap lock metal roofing system across a series of complex roofing structures — more than 500,000 square feet of surface in total.

A combination of McElroy Metal’s 238T 24-gauge Galvalume Plus roofing panels and S-5! clamps helped create a 145-kilowatt photovoltaic system for a McElroy Metal facility in Michigan.

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.

Wedge Roofing in California completed award-winning roofing work in Napa Valley in just under a week thanks to ingenious uses of spray foam and coatings.

A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan.

Most owners, whether their business is worth $2 million or $30 million, continue to be stuck in their business until they can clearly see the path to replace their income and maintain their lifestyles.

Kevin Kennedy and Joe Bazzano's first book, The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan, is a 82-page book offers a guide for roofing contractors to navigate the scary and sometimes treacherous process of exiting their business when the time is right.

Many baby boomer roofing contractors intuitively understand they need to plan for the exit but are consumed with the day-to-day grind and procrastinate.

To ensure that your inevitable exit is a successful one - an exit that will deliver on your future financial, personal and business goals - you need an exit plan.

There is no perfect exit strategy for the COVID-19 crisis, but keeping these tips in mind will make planning one much smoother.

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

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 Department of Labor cited S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC for endangering the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons after it was discovered the minors were working on roofs without fall protection, leading to $64,759 in penalties.

Four roofing companies, including a serial offender that owes more than $4 million in fines, have received a combined total of $1.27 million in penalties from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Two federal investigations found a Chicago-area framing contractor — already owing over $100,000 in fines — continues exposing employees to deadly fall hazards without required protection, defying U.S. Department of Labor requests.

Oregon OSHA fined JAM Construction $103,438 for failing to protect workers from fall hazards, marking the company's third violation since April 2022.  

Chris Lampien, president of Great Lakes Roofing, pivoted from residential homebuilding to commercial roofing during the Great Recession, ultimately purchasing and leading the company with a focus on safety, customer service, and employee experience.

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.

A new digital tool for roofing contractors allows users to search and download data by year, industry, state, and more.

How roofing contractors can manage weight loads on rooftops effectively, turning potential hazards into a smooth, successful operation. 

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.

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners bets big on roofing as it acquires Allstar Services of Minneapolis, Minn., and plans to scale the residential roofing concern into a national player. 

Holcim announced on May 3 it had acquired Mexico’s PASA, a regional roofing and building supply manufacturer, gaining a significant footprint in Mexico and Central America.

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association announced its annual Accident Prevention Contest winners, recognizing more than 60 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities throughout North America for their workplace safety records, particularly their low incident rates among workers.

A deal announced by France’s Saint-Gobain to acquire privately-owned Building Products of Canada Corp. on June 12 in a nearly $1 billion cash acquisition solidifies the concern’s dominance within the Canadian construction product manufacturing sector.

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.

Labor law can be confusing and may lead a company into unintentional non-compliance. Work “prep” time, like training,  is technically considered "work" by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.

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.

In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.

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.

Do you want your roofing contractor firm to be considered attractive for an outside sale? Consider your personal and financial goals, and beware of one-off deals.

RC launches the Safety Advisor eNewsletter to inform commercial and residential roofing contractors of all the latest news, products and developments in rooftop safety. Sign up now!

IRE 2024 has significantly expanded its Latino-friendly offerings through bilingual breakout sessions, Latino-specific programming and other events during the three-day expo in Las Vegas.