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.

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

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.

These six exit strategy pitfalls could create financial risks before and during your exit and retirement. Learn how to navigate one of the largest financial events in your lifetime

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

Snyder, a roofing and waterproofing company based in Tigard, Ore., has transitioned ownership to CEO Josh Mullen in a succession plan ensuring its future in the Pacific Northwest.

A devastating microburst hit West Phoenix last Wednesday evening with 77 mph winds, causing a warehouse roof collapse that trapped and killed a 22-year-old worker; it took rescuers three days to locate the body using K-9s, drones, and heavy equipment. 

A 16-year-old tragically died after an aerial boom bucket he was in brushed a high-voltage line while working on a roof in Great Bend, Kan. The incident raises serious questions about child labor law enforcement and safety.

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 Michigan man was ejected from his truck during a fiery crash in Saginaw, landing on a home's roof; he was hospitalized in critical but stable condition, with the incident still under investigation.

Was your community among the 102 to receive $12.7 million in federal grants to promote workplace safety, health training and education? Check it out!

Discover some safety takeaways from J.J. Keller's 2024 Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Award winners, including driving and risk assessment.

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

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.

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

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.

Quarter-to-quarter comparisons show massive increases in most products, though a year-to-year analysis hints that supply issues are not over just yet.

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. 

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.

The North American industry trade associations' amalgamated Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing in Q3 2023 showed improved prospects compared to the same period a year earlier, with eight out of 10 respondents identifying as roofing contractors.

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.

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.

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.

Owner preferences, new legislation and emerging technologies all need to be on a roofer's radar this year.

Luke McCormack, CEO of McCormack Partners, provides tips and strategies on attracting and retaining workers in today's economy.

Leaders weigh in on the new challenges and innovative solutions that await a roofing industry continuing to evolve as a new year gets underway.

PIMA President Justin Koscher discusses how polyiso can play a role in a roofing contractor’s success this year.

ABC Supply continues to invest in its people, technology and communities. Learn more in this exclusive Q&A with RC.

Mule-Hide Products Co. continues efforts to train and educate roofing contractors while developing innovative products.

Huntsman Building Solutions offers reasons for roofing contractors to remain optimistic when it comes to spray foam roofing and coatings systems.

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) anticipates changes in policy and products in the near future. Is the roofing industry ready?

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions has new products and programs to engage with customers this year.

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

High interest in this year’s Top 100 List is consistent with the notion that business operations are starting to resemble pre-pandemic levels despite some economic uncertainty.

RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on the impact NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has had on unifying the roofing industry.

Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning provides an overview of considerations for roofing company owners contemplating their exit options.

RC Publisher Jill Bloom talks about finding life's 'happy balance' between home and work life as the roofing industry closes a busy year and looks forward to 2024.

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.

In February's Publisher's Note, Jill Bloom describes a keynote address by Gary Brecka highlighting the physics of constructive interference and emphasizing the energy derived from authentic conversations.

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!

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.

The price objection is the dirty water at the mouth of the river. If you want to clean up the mouth of the river, you have to go upstream to the location of the factory dumping pollutants. You have to deal with the fishing boats that putter little drops of oil and you have to stop people from tossing in small amounts of trash up and down the banks.

Roof Hugger and McElroy Metal experts will collaborate at the International Roofing Expo to present "Retrofit with Metal Systems" on Feb. 6 and 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Rufus is an automated roofing robot designed by Renovate Robotics to double productivity for asphalt shingle installation and improve safety for roofing contractors.