The hiring of a new CFO and COO comes on the heels of Bone Dry Roofing's financial performance in 2023, which included revenue exceeding $183 million.

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.

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.

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

With the potential for overtime threshold to increase under the Biden administration, it’s important for employers to know which employees would be exempt.

If roofing contractors don’t think train derailments will have an impact on workplace safety regulations, they should think again, said Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney.

Patented Tubos pipe extensions are now available in 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-inch diameters to accommodate most common vent stack sizes, saving time on the roof.

Drexel Metals has introduced its Timber Series of wood-grained finishes, combining the look of wood with metal's durability, offering five soffit and wall panel finishes in various shades and grain patterns.  

DCE Solar's Eco-Top Rooftop Mounting Structure now complies with UL 3741, ensuring proper photovoltaic hazard controls, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency and safety in solar installations.

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

MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment recently earned a UL Class A Fire Rating, enhancing its reputation as a top choice for steep-slope roofing projects.

IMETCO introduces IntelliWrap PR, a self-adhering, vapor-permeable roofing underlayment for steep and low-slope roofs, offering moisture protection, air-tight sealing, and easy installation.

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.

The new synthetic underlayment from Veer Plastics achieved certification to the nail seal standard of ASTM D1970, making it one of the most reliable and high-performance underlayments on the market.

For its annual giving back initiative, METALCON has partnered with the Semper Fi & America’s Fund to help veterans in all branches of the military in the Las Vegas area. 

For its annual giving back initiative, METALCON has partnered with the Semper Fi & America’s Fund to help veterans in all branches of the military in the Las Vegas area. 

Construction workers are more likely to die by suicide or overdose than every other workplace-related fatality combined. Learn how to prevent such tragedies at this IRE educational session.

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. 

Tesla's solar deployment continued to drop in the final quarter of 2023, though its energy storage saw massive increases compared to last year.

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

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. 

IKO, the Canadian roofing, waterproofing, and insulation manufacturer, launched a new website for IKO Commercial users with a mobile-friendly design, geotargeting, enhanced navigation and more. 

Fintech firm SquareDash has partnered with iink Payments to streamline insurance claim payments so that contractors can receive funds within 24-48 hours through digital check endorsements and cash flow acceleration.

Insulated metal panels proved to be the solution for an Ontario company looking to create temperature-controlled facilities for its workers.

Four different roof plans were created for the project and took Central Roofing Company nearly three years to complete the roofing work.

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.

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.

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.

In using Metl-Span's offerings, a school district's buildings received exterior cladding systems that were cost-effective, attractive, met energy requirements and were fast to construct.

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.

I'll share the story of my first business exit and what I've learned through my education, certification and evolution in the business of exit planning.

This article will review some of the tax reform bill’s provisions as they relate to business owners in the roofing industry, and provide some guidance on changes that may be appropriate for the exiting owner.

These 10 keys are sound business practices in preparing your company for a sale or merger and acquisition, adding value to your company whether you sell to a competitor or investors.

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.

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.

David Weekley Homes named SRS Distribution one of its National Preferred Partners for the third consecutive year; the award recognizes companies consistently operating at world-class quality and customer service levels.

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.

RC's annual research initiative focused on capturing the roofing industry's broad perspective on successes and challenges in 2023 while also looking ahead to the year to come.

Walk through RC’s exclusive annual survey data from homeowners and roofing contractors around the country with insight from the experts at ROOFLE Technologies.

The Maui wildfires and other recent extreme weather events shine a spotlight on metal roofing; are contractors ready to make the case?

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.

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.

RC Publisher Jill Bloom draws on years of experience to offer essential tips and strategies to improve your success with door-to-door roofing sales.

RC participated in a recent USA TODAY project on metal roofing and its growing impact on the marketplace. Check out if we're on the right track, and get an exclusive look at the responses they didn't use.

If your business goal is to create satisfied customers, I recommend you rethink your strategy and strive for something better - customer elation.