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Roofing Contractors: Attic Airflow Ratio 1/150 vs. 1/300

Can better airflow create opportunities for energy savings and building materials longevity that roofing contractors often miss?




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Beacon Buys 2 Florida Metal Fabricators, Expands New Offerings

Beacon announced the acquisition of Extreme Metal Fabricators and Integrity Metals, expanding its metal roofing offerings in Florida and enhancing service for contractors along the state's Atlantic coast.  




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Schulte Roofing Celebrates ‘Hat Trick’ Victory at Best of Brazos Awards

Schulte Roofing ran up the victories at the Best of Brazos Valley Awards, securing titles in Best Metal, Solar, and General Roofing, marking its 15th BOBV victory.  




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New: The ‘Design District’ at METALCON

METALCON introduces "The Design District" in Atlanta from Oct. 30-Nov. 1, offering design professionals the chance to explore metal applications, earn credits, and network with industry leaders.




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Beacon Buys Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication

Beacon completed the acquisition of Chicago Metal Supply, a family-owned firm specializing in customized architectural sheet metal and intricate metalworks to enhance its commercial and residential offerings.




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So Many Metal Choices, So Little Time

Explore the optimal uses for steel and aluminum in roofing and their respective benefits to help guide material specifiers.




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Roofing Contractor's Editor's Choice 2018: Roofing Products and Innovations

RC takes a closer look at the products and innovations the roofing industry has to offer in 2018.




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Roofing Contractor's Editor’s Choice 2019

Just by taking a walk around the IRE 2019 show floor in Nashville, it was clear that high-tech tools are changing the roofing industry.




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Editor's Choice 2020: RC Highlights the Industry’s Latest Innovations and New Products

Manufacturers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders are updating their own business practices while learning to navigate through and beyond these unparalleled times.




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VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight - SumoQuote

Some of the best innovations in the roofing industry have come from contractors themselves. Case in point: SumoQuote, which gives contractors the ability to easily create sleek, customized quotes.




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VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight – Carlisle’s WIP GRIP

Learn more about how Carlisle’s WIP GRIP from Phil Long, Northeast Regional Manager for Carlisle’s WIP Products Division, and how it can keep workers safe on the job.




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VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight: ICP Group’s Advanced Polyset RTA-1

In this edition of RC's Editor's Choice Spotlight, we speak with Adrian Robledo, ICP Group’s director of sales for steep slope roofing products, to learn more about Advanced Polyset RTA-1.




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RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight: Duro-Last Roof Pavers

RC highlights Duro-Last and how the company's innovative Roof Pavers are not just functional, but aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly.




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VIDEO: RC Editor's Choice Spotlight - Equipter

RC Editor Art Aisner chats with Amos Kauffman, vice president sales and marketing of Equipter, about the company's industry-changing machines.




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VIDEO: RC Editor's Choice Spotlight: The Catch-All

Texas-based AVCO Roofing's Catch-All is an innovative way to help crews stay efficient on the jobsite while meeting the demands of homeowners to keep their property clean.




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Editor's Choice: Tech Tools and Storm Response are Top of Mind in 2021

Take a look at the latest entries in the marketplace that will play an important role in the roofing industry going forward with our Editor’s Choice.




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VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Video Spotlight: RhinoBond with OptiWeld

In early 2021, OMG introduced the latest innovation, RhinoBond with OptiWeld, with an eye on curbing the industry’s workforce problem with a unique tool that makes contractors more efficient on the rooftop.




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VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight – TAMKO’s Titan XT and StormFighter IR

Learn about TAMKO’s new laminated asphalt shingles that are designed for easier installation and higher performance in extreme weather conditions.




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Editor's Choice: The Roofing Industry Puts a Premium on Increased Productivity and Efficiency with Ingenuity

Our 2022 Editor’s Choice examines the latest products and innovations that can help roofing contractors succeed amidst workforce and material shortages.





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2023 Editor's Choice

The Roofing Industry Takes the Next Step on Solar, Resiliency and Jobsite Efficiency




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Iconic Roofs Around the World: Take the RC Quiz

Some roofs are so iconic their mere description gives their identity away. Or does it? Take our quiz to test your knowledge (and our writing skills).




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Bat Colony Takes Residence in Family’s Roof, Likely Requiring Complete Tear-Off to Evict

A family in Saskatchewan, Canada, faces an ongoing nightmare as bats have taken over their home; efforts to remove them are complicated by environmental protection laws, exposing the homeowners to health risks from bat bites and potential disease from guano.  




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New ASTM Standard Tests the Performance of Synthetic Underlayments

Roofing contractors will want to keep an eye out for synthetic underlayments meeting the ASTM’s new standard in the coming months.




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New Service Provides Company-Specific Compliance Updates from Regulatory Experts

J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. introduces the 'Live Regulatory Update Service,' offering customized virtual presentations by subject matter experts in areas including FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and more.




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New Labor Dept. Rule Updates Hazard Communication Standard

The Labor Department announced OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System, improving hazard classification and labeling for better safety.




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Big & Rich, Mental Health Fundraising Headline SRS Foundation Concert in New Orleans

SRS welcomes several special guests and a trio of country music bands, including the legendary duo Big & Rich, on stage at the Sugar Mill during the 2022 IRE.




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What You Need to Know About 2022 IRE's COVID-19 Safety and Health Policies

Masks mandates, proof of vaccination or negative tests are some of the COVID-19 policies put in place for the 2022 IRE in New Orleans Feb. 1-3.




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PHOTOS: Community Service Day at IRE 2022

Check out our exclusive photo gallery from Community Service Day 2022 and see if you recognize anyone who was lending a hand.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: How to Adjust to Material Pricing Volatility

Attendees will hear first-hand from the legal, consulting, manufacturer, and commercial contractor points of view on how they’re finding pathways to success.




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Roofing Contractors Improve Customer Service with New NAIL CATCH Filters

NAIL CATCH downspout filters help protect homeowners from nails and debris. 




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Roofing Contractors and Best Hiring Practices

If done well, the hiring process is the linchpin separating good and great companies. Learn more on how to be great during the 2023 International Roofing Expo.




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PHOTOS: Community Service Day at IRE 2023

Check out our exclusive photo gallery from Community Service Day 2023 and see if you recognize anyone who was lending a hand.




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Czarnik Offers Recruitment Action Plan, Warns of Ongoing Worker Deficit

2023 International Roofing Expo keynote speaker Chris Czarnik offers a sober outlook on future difficulties facing the roofing industry's search for qualified workers and what steps contractors should take to ensure their talent pool remains full.




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PHOTOS: Community Service Day at IRE 2024

Volunteers teamed up with Rebuilding Together of Southern Nevada to help residents in Henderson, Nev. during the IRE's annual Community Service Day.




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IRE Community Service: Giving Back, Rain or Shine

Roofing industry volunteers assist Vegas locals in need during IRE Community Service Day, despite unseasonable weather.




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GAF Valdosta Provides Meals to Support Hurricane Helene and Milton Victims

GAF volunteers recently helped provide tens of thousands of meals to people in communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 




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Renovate Robotics Partners with CertainTeed to Innovate Robotic Roofing Technology

CertainTeed and Renovate Robotics have partnered to pilot a roofing robot that automates asphalt shingle installation, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency.




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BluSky Philanthropic Event Raises $150,000 For ALS Research In St. Louis

This year’s event saw the largest turnout since it started in 2018, and had the support of over 20 different vendors, partners and sponsors, along with the entire BluSky executive team in attendance.




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Domestic Construction Spending Sees Uptick in September

In September, U.S. construction spending rose by 0.1% to $2.14T, with private residential projects driving a slight increase; public-sector construction grew by 0.5%, totaling $495.2B.




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Roofing Services Solutions Snaps Up Earl W. Johnston Roofing, LLC

Roofing Services Solutions, a Dunes Point Capital portfolio company, has acquired Earl W. Johnston Roofing, expanding its Florida presence to 10 locations and 200 employees.




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Hurricane Milton Update: Group Urges Lawmakers to Allow Wind-Mit by Roofers

Industry experts and trade groups, such as the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, are urging Florida regulators to allow roofing contractors to install hurricane straps during reroofing.








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2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: Speech Technology in Government

Public-sector entities can improve customer service, delivery of benefits and services, efficiency, transparency, and more.




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2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: Speech Technology in Financial Services

Rise in voice banking requires a rise in voice-based support, verification, and AI.




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2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: Speech Technology in Consumer Electronics

Interoperability's been the biggest challenge, but standards are emerging.




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2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: A Speech Technology Special Report

Our roundup of the speech innovation taking place in eight important industry verticals.




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How Speech Analytics Helps Improve Coaching/Training

Data-driven guidance provides a better agent and customer experience.