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A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Managing Heavy Loads on the Jobsite

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




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First Among Equals: Scalo Companies Wins RCCS Safety Award

The Scalo Companies won the RCCS Safety Award for its outstanding safety commitment and operational excellence. CEO Jack Scalo will speak at the 2024 Best of Success conference, Dec. 4-6 in Bonita Springs, Fla. 




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Contractor Hit with $287K in Fines for Repeated Fall Hazard Exposure

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.




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Owens Corning Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates in First Quarter

Investors smiled after Owen Corning released its Q1 2023 numbers, beating expectations and returning $183 million to shareholders during the first three months of this year. 




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ARMA Announces Annual Accident Prevention Contest Winners

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.




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Saint-Gobain to Acquire Building Products of Canada Corp.

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.




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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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2023 Commercial Roofing Trends Report

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.




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Roofing Contractors Continue To Adapt And Keep Sights On Sales In Evolving Marketplace




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Roofing Industry Q&A: Mule-Hide Products Co.

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




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Contractor Forced to Pay More Than $360K in Damages and Back Wages

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.





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The Beauty of Second Chances

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




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Contractor Pro Tip: Leave Installing and Disconnecting Lightning Protection to Specialists

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.




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New Independent Contractor Rule Impacts Roofers in March

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.




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Why a Roofing Company Becomes a ‘Target’ for Acquisitions

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.




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Safety Advisor: Roofing Contractor’s Latest Safety Tool

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!




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How to Figure Your Correct Selling Price

Profit must be calculated as a percentage not of cost, but of the final selling price.




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Leadership Selling: Stop Estimating and Start Consulting

On the surface, roofing contractors all look the same to consumers. After all, nearly every website from contractors promises service, quality and satisfaction from a contractor that has been around for generations with satisfied clients and guarantees of good work. 




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Latino Roofing Contractors, Workers Carving a Larger Space Within the Industry

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.




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PABCO Roofing Products Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation

Family-owned PABCO Roofing Products is celebrating a rich history of creating high-quality shingles during the 2024 International Roofing Expo.




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U-F Gators Chomp for 'Pole Position' at 2024 Roofing Alliance Student Competition

The 2024 Roofing Alliance Student Competition in Las Vegas, marking its 10th year as part of the International Roofing Expo, saw five teams competing to win the bid for roofing the paddock building at Grand Prix Plaza in downtown Las Vegas.  




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IRE 2024 Breaks Records with Return to Las Vegas

Discover the latest roofing innovations, from AI to celebrating diversity, and catch the highlights of the 2024 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, where industry leaders converged to shape the future of roofing.




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Leadership Moves: Coryell Roofing Names Ken Wells as President and GM

Coryell Roofing named Ken Wells as its new president and general manager, bringing years of leadership experience to the role, while founder Chris Coryell continues to lead growth efforts.




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Know Your Roofing Company’s Policy on Marijuana

In this BOS podcast, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese discusses the impact of marijuana legalization on roofing contractors, emphasizing workplace safety and evolving legal challenges.




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VIDEO: Trent Cotney Inducted into WSRCA Hall of Fame

See who's the latest to receive the Western States Roofing Contractors Association's highest honor for their commitment to the organization and roofing industry as a whole.




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Construyendo un Legado: Cómo Crear una Marca de Techos Extraordinaria

Una marca significativa genera confianza, construye credibilidad, y en última instancia, impulsa el crecimiento.




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Contractor Q&A: Brooke Laizure

Catch up with Beacon's 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year, Brooke Laizure, and get a glimpse into her pathway to success in roofing, and where she's heading next.




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New York Contractor Loses OSHA Appeal, Ordered to Pay $16k Fine

After losing on appeal, a roofing company in New York State is being ordered to pay $16,782 in penalties for two serious fall protection and ladder safety violations stemming from an April 2022 investigation.




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Meijer Announces Open Call for New Construction Contractors and Suppliers

Michigan-based Meijer, a retailer with 500-plus locations, has invited suppliers and contractors who want to be included on bids for its 2025-26 construction season. 




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Roofing Contractors Spread Joy in Stressful 2024

In a year where an election and international conflict are causing extra stress, roofing companies are finding ways to give back and help others in their communities.




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VIDEO: Common Safety Hazards to Avoid in Low-Slope Roofing

Safety consultant Tammy Clark reports from a jobsite to remind roofing contractors of hazards to avoid when on a low-slope or flat roof.




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VIDEO: Chat GPT: A Double-Edged Sword for Roofing Companies?

Examine the fascinating but potentially dangerous capabilities of the artificial intelligence language program




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The Top 100 Roofing Contractors of 2021 by Region

The 2021 Top 100 contractors by region list shows how the top residential and commercial roofing contractors rate in nine different regional categories.




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RC’s Top 100 2022: The Top 10 Roofing Contractors for 2022

Take a sneak peek at the 2022 Top 100 list by seeing which contractors are the top 10 in the nation.




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Top 100 Roofing Contractors 2022

As we have for more than a dozen years, RC continues to seek out the roofing contractors in both residential and commercial sectors meeting and often exceeding expectations when it comes to annual revenue with our Top 100 list.




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Enter Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Top 100 List

The New Year is underway, and so is the submission period to join Roofing Contractor’s Top 100!




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The Top 10 Roofing Contractors for 2023

Residential and commercial roofing firms enjoyed a banner year in 2022, as reflected in RC's 2023 Top 100 List, including Tecta America and CentiMark Corporation, which each reported record revenues; other entrants made their presence known quickly courtesy of private equity, including Erie Home and Infinity Home Services.  




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The Top 100 List of Roofing Contractors for 2023

As we have for more than a dozen years, the RC team collected 2022 annual sales revenue data submitted independently by roofing companies nationally.




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Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Top 100 List Spotlights

RC editors highlight some of the roofing companies surging toward success on this year’s Top 100 List.




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Top 100 Roofing Contractors: Ones to Watch

These roofing contractors have what it takes to make it onto next year’s Top 100 list.




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View the Roofing Companies That Made the 2023 Inc. 5000 List

Multiple roofing contractors have claimed a spot on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, which tracks the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.




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VIDEO: 2023 Top 100 Contractors Celebrate Making the List

Six roofing contractors on the 2023 Top 100 list share why making the list matters and how they benefit from entering their companies each year for consideration.




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Enter Now: Roofing Contractor’s 2024 Top 100 List

It's that time of year! See how your roofing company stacks up with others around the country as RC's annual effort to identify the top revenue-producing roofers gets underway. 




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The 2023 Top 100 Roofing Contractors by Region

You know the 2023 Top 100 list results, but how do those companies stack up in their respective regions? Find out here.




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Tecta America Commercial Roofing Announces Promotion of Kevin Palmer to President

Palmer joins Tecta America's corporate team from Schwickert's, a Tecta America Company, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., where he has served as operating unit president since 2016.




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VIDEO: Insights from Top 100 Contractor Erie Home

Learn more about Erie Home, which earned the #4 spot on the 2023 Top 100 list, and how it succeeds from CEO Jenilee Common.




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Announcing the Top 10 Roofing Contractors of 2024

Two billion-dollar roofing companies again occupy the very top of RC’s 2024 Top 100, but the list is not static — this year, six of the top 10 companies moved positions or were bumped off from the previous year. Discover which companies 'made the cut' in 2024.




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Pioneering: 2024's Top 150 Roofing Contractors, the "Ones to Watch'

These roofing contractors were just off making Roofing Contractor's 2024 Top 150 list; we suspect we'll see these names in the future, 




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Surging Ahead: 2024's Top 150 Roofing Contractors, the Spotlights

We're highlighting just a few of the outstanding roofing contractors who made the 2024 Top 100 list.