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A Roofing Contractor’s Guide to Sustainability

Asphalt shingles remain America's most popular residential roofing option. Here's how to help homeowners consider sustainability when making roofing decisions.




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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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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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Labor Dept. Pushes Employers to Follow Federal Safety Guidelines During Holiday Season

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. 




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EEOC Guidelines for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry

The EEOC has published “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry,” a guideline recommending committed leadership, accountability, comprehensive policies, accessible complaint procedures, and tailored training to ensure a harassment-free workplace. 




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Young Guns David and Marcus Yoder

Yoder Brothers Find Keys to Success in the Midwest




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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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SmartVent Intake/Exhaust Vent from IPS Roofing Products

IPS Roofing Products' SmartVent features a shingle over design that makes roofing jobs quicker, easier and much more profitable.




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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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JobNimbus Set to Showcase Enhanced Feature Functionality at the 2022 International Roofing Expo

Using the improved features, JobNimbus customers will see increased mobility for faster bids, scheduling, and payments.




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VIDEO: Feazel Roofing’s Road to Sustainable Growth

Learn first-hand how RC’s 2021 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year prepared for, executed and maintains a path for explosive growth.




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2023 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Greenwood Industries

Greenwood’s consistent success and shrewd expansion moves within the last few years allowed the company entrée into the rarified Top 10 of RC's 2023 Top 100 List — generating $218 million in revenue, a company record; the company was named 2023 'Commercial Contractor of the Year' at 2023 Best of Success.




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VIDEO: Greenwood Industries is RC’s Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year




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Product Focus: Underlayment and Insulation

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.




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VIDEO: The National Roofing Contractors Association addresses the impact Latino contractors have on the industry.

The National Roofing Contractor Association’s (NRCA) Hispanic Outreach Task Force is making a big push to empower Latino roofing contractors and to tap into the trillions of dollars they represent in the U.S. economy




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IRE Session Preview: How Google's Local Services Ads Could Boost Your Roofing Business

The “Staying on Top: LSA Essentials for Roofing Contractors” seminar will equip roofing contractors with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage Google Local Service Ads for enhanced visibility, lead generation, and cost-effective marketing.




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Holcim Announces $100 Million Investment in US Flagship Operation

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. 




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Tesla’s Solar Business Continues to Decline in Q3 2023

Tesla's solar products experienced additional declines in Q3 2023, though its energy storage is once again booming, according to the company's latest earnings report.




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Product Focus: Solar

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in solar roofing.




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Peak Roofing, CertainTeed Collaborate to Push New ‘Solstice’ Solar Shingle System

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. 




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Owens Corning Again Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

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.




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Sustainable Roofing: Helping Roofs Breathe Easier

Husband and wife duo Robby and Jaycee Wilkerson, co-principals of Sustainable Roofing, emphasize ventilation expertise and sustainability in their eco-friendly and customer-centric approach to roofing contracting.




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Tesla Gives Vague Update on Solar Business in Q1 2024 Report

Tesla boasted record highs for its energy storage in Q1 2024 but remained fairly silent about its solar business.




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Mycocycle Raises $3.6 Million to Transform Waste into Sustainable Raw Materials with Fungi

Mycocycle, the biotechnology company using fungi to transform construction debris into reusable materials, received a new round of funding that will help it further scale its waste-to-value chain.




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Owens Corning, Roofle Technologies to Offer Exclusive Version of RoofQuote PRO

The co-branded instant estimating tool from Owens Corning and Roofle can enhance the homeowner experience on the contractor’s website, resulting in higher conversion.




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Product Focus: Software and Technology

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.




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JobNimbus, ABC Supply Team Up, Enhancing Solutions for Contractors

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.




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VIDEO: How Google Search Changes Impact Your Business

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




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Owens Corning Roofing Offers Customized Referral App

Owens Corning has partnered with Get The Referral to offer a branded referral app for its Roofing Contractor Network, streamlining referrals, rewards, and customer engagement.




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Free Roofing Resource DORA Updates Language for Ease of Use

With the changes, DORA underscores its role as a critical resource for accessing complete roofing systems tested in accordance with Chapter 15 of the International Building Code.




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ServiceTitan Unveils New AI Solutions at Annual User Summit

ServiceTitan, the SaaS enterprise tool for trade companies, unveiled AI-powered upgrades at its annual conference, Pantheon 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Updates include a virtual assistant and sales tools designed to help contractors optimize business operations and improve customer service.




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Project Profile: STINGER Cap Nail System Helps Protect Historic Rhode Island Beach House

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.




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Project Profile: World's Largest 'Passive House' Office Building

The most energy-efficient, large-scale office building ever built in a cold climate is found in Boston, with designers choosing Elevate roofing systems for the job.




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PROJECT PROFILE: Hanover Road Warehouse

JLK Contracting, Inc. roofed a new warehouse facility in Bethlehem, Penn., by using new 16-foot-wide TPO membrane rolls from Versico. 




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VersiWeld Warehouse

Weatherguard Roofing, Inc. maximized rooftop time and efficiency by using new 16-foot-wide TPO membrane rolls from Versico a new warehouse facility in Joliet, Ill.




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Thank You Ladies: My Husband is Procrastinating His Roofing Company Exit Plan

To be perfectly fair to their partners, planning for the exit is complicated, especially when the owner is preoccupied with the day-to-day business.




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Can You Afford to Exit Your Roofing Contractor Businesss?

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.




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If You Lost Everything You Owned: Using Asset Insulation in Your Roofing Company Exit

It’s no surprise that in today’s society civil litigation has become an ever-increasing threat to business owners and affluent individuals.




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8 Key Disciplines of a Successful Exit from Your Roofing Business

An owner's exit from a business will probably be the largest financial event of their life.




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7 Landmines to Avoid in Your Roofing Business Exit, Part One

Avoid these seven issues with the help of an exit planner so you can gracefully leave your business without outliving your money.




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7 Landmines to Avoid in Your Roofing Business Exit, Part 2

An exit planner can lead you through the tricky process of leaving your business, discovering the various values and taxes that may otherwise be missed.




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Selling Your Business is Not Like Selling Your House

Selling a roofing business might seem comparable to selling one’s home, but making such an assumption could be costly to business owners.




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Chicago Contractor Flouts OSHA, Faces $300k-plus in New Fines

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.




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Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S., 2024

Safety professionals in every industry should analyze the most dangerous jobs and calculate the risks their employees face.




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State of the Roofing Industry - 2023

Brad Van Dam, vice president of MTL Holdings, provides insights into the state of the roofing industry, covering labor, supply chain and sustainability.




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U.S. Housing Market, June ´23; Softwood Lumber Prices, July ´23

Approaching more stability after the volatility of the past couple of years, sales of new single-family homes in the US significantly corrected down in June, at 697,000 units, which is 2.5% lower than May's downwardly revised 715,000, but up almost 24% compared to June 2022. 




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GATX Corp. Adds Shelley Bausch to its Board of Directors

Shelley J. Bausch, senior vice president of Global Industrial Coatings at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., has been elected to the board of directors of GATX Corporation, where she will also serve on the board's Audit and Governance Committees, bringing the total number of board members to nine, including eight independent directors.




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Construction Materials Prices Remained Unchanged in August

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.




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Join RC’s 2024 State of the Industry Webinar Feb. 15

Time is running out to register for RC’s exclusive 2024 State of the Industry webinar. Walk through RC’s exclusive annual survey data from roofing contractors around the country with the experts.




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IRE 2024 Session Preview: The State of the Roofing Industry 2024

Roofing contractors nationwide shared their insights on sales, new technology, workforce and other industry challenges in our exclusive survey. Our experts break
down the data on the industry’s biggest stage.