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American Hydrotech Gets FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies

Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.




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Nanotech Materials, Inc. Expands Texas Operation to Meet Demand

NanoTech Materials, Inc. announced a move to a new 42,000-square-foot Houston-area facility, marking a milestone in expanding its Cool Roof Coat production to meet high demand.




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Safety and Compliance Basics of Materials Delivery

Learn about some of the top concerns with deliveries on construction projects and how to train drivers to stay safe




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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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Contractor Profile: RAMCON Roofing and a Superior Safety Mindset

Adam Burdine, his two brothers and founding partner Steve Kruse lead Tampa, Fla.-based RAMCON Roofing, a commercial firm emphasizing trust, communication, and quality, focusing on large commercial and industrial roof systems. 




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Drill Punctures Roof of Underwater Tunnel in New York City

A contractor accidentally drilled into the roof of NYC’s Queens-Midtown Tunnel, causing water to breach the southbound tube and leading to hours of traffic chaos during the US Open.




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Young Gun Patrick Cochran: Creating Career, Mentorship Opportunities for the Next Generation

The founder and owner of Red Dog’s Roofing wants to encourage the next generation to explore the rewarding careers roofing has to offer.




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Young Gun Kristina Hill

Helping Neighbors and Exceeding Expectations in the Heartland




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AeroWeb Low-VOC Aerosol Contact Adhesive/Primer

AeroWeb from Mule-Hide Products Co. adheres TPO and EPDM membranes to horizontal and vertical surfaces while delivering a quick flash time.




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F-WAVE Introduces New REVIA Hybrid Solar Roof Tiles at IRE 2020

F-Wave's REVIA Hybrid Solar Roof Tiles are easy to install, eliminating the need for specialized labor and tools, and capture both photovoltaic and thermal energy.




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S-5! Launches New GripperFix System at IRE 2020

S-5!'s new system boasts that it is quick and simple to install, lasts the life of the roof, maintains roof warranties and is less expensive than other mounting methods.




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The RIDGEPRO Brings its Safety Message to International Roofing Expo 2021

Whether you need just one roof anchor system or hundreds to help keep your workers safe, stop by Booth #2623 and let RIDGEPRO know your requirements.




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Georgia-Pacific Building Products Introduces Coverboard Education Video Series

Each video in the series will focus on one of four dimensions of durability that roofing contractors should expect from their coverboard, referencing testing methods and results.




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Spring Break

The country is slowly emerging from the pandemic and the winter, and everyone, even roofing contractors, should take a moment to relax.




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A Father’s Pride

Roofing is full of inspirational stories of families working together — help us tell yours.




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10 Favorite Roofing Social Media Stories from 2020

What stories did our readers like and share the most on social media in 2020? Find out here!




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Tecta America Completes the Acquisition of Empire Roofing Inc.

Empire employs over 700 roofing and office professionals in the industry, and will operate going forward as Empire Roofing, a Tecta America Company.




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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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Florida's Best Roofing Joins with Harkness Capital

See what Best Roofing, Roofing Contractor magazine's 2018 'Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year,' has planned for the future in South Florida now that it has partnered up with a private equity firm. 




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Why Roofing Contractors Should Write Job Descriptions

Job descriptions go well beyond helping you hire the right person. They can help with evaluation, overtime, and safety expectations.




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Paid Family and Medical Leave – A Democratic Priority

Roofing contractors should pay attention to efforts being made in states and at the federal level to increase paid family and medical leave programs.




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Preparing for an OSHA Inspection

Whether an OSHA inspection is triggered by an employee injury, a formal complaint, a programmed wall-to-wall inspection, or the new COVID-19 ETS, being prepared will limit potential liability avoid potential citations.




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Weathering the Enforcement Storm

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




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Marijuana and Workplace Law in 2023

The rapid proliferation of state marijuana laws, especially the workplace protections provided by some, has made maintaining legally compliant drug policies a major task for most employers.




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VIDEO: Expect Ohio Train Derailments to Drive Regulation

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.




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Florida Aims to Standardize Construction Lien Waivers

A new bill fast-tracked by lawmakers could broadly impact how Florida roofing contractors get paid.




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TRUFAST Introduces ‘Thermal-Grip TubeSeal’ Fastener

TRUFAST expanded its TubeSeal self-sealing fasteners with the Thermal-Grip TubeSeal, designed for insulation attachment over air barriers or WRBs; available in various lengths and pre-assembled options for all climates.




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Drexel Metals Introduces Timber Series

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.  




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Carlisle Introduces Bio-Based Polyiso Eco Rigid Foam Insulation

The new rigid foam insulation from Carlisle Construction Materials comprises 5% bio-circular content derived from renewable raw materials, which contributes to reducing reliance on fossil resources.




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VIDEO: Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney provides simple steps roofing contractors can take when it comes to protecting their company.




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2024 International Roofing Expo Featuring Two Keynotes, Philanthropic Efforts

The International Roofing Expo returns to Las Vegas Feb. 6-8, 2024. Take a sneak peek into what's in store for attendees returning to the 'Entertainment Capital of the World.'




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IRE Session Preview: Navigating the ‘Devil’s Triangle’

Understanding where and how the ADA, FMLA, and worker’s compensation laws intersect isn’t easy. Navigate the "Devil's Triangle" with the help of Philip Siegel of Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, PC.




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GAF Energy Completes Timberline Solar Manufacturing Facility in Georgetown, Texas

The new manufacturing facility, GAF Energy's second, will increase its capacity by 500% and bring total production of its solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually.




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Owens Corning Partners with Ripple Glass to Expand Glass Recycling in Georgia

The Owens Corning/Ripple Glass campaign highlights how recycled glass in the production of new fiberglass insulation offsets the need for virgin, mined material such as sand.




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Saint-Gobain Invests in ION Storage Systems' Earth-friendly Battery Production

NOVA by Saint-Gobain invests in ION Storage Systems to advance innovative battery technologies. ION focuses on solid-state solutions for various applications.




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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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RT3 Announces Richard Carroll Newest Board Member

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. 




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Rash of Robberies Across the Nation Plaguing Roofing Companies

Roofing materials continue to be a target for thieves, and a recent rash of robberies are hurting productivity and the bottom line for contractors and suppliers alike.




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IKO Launches ‘Next-Gen’ Website for North American Markets

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. 




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Project Profile: Medallion-Lok Protects New Elementary School in Growing Missouri District

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.




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Project Profile: Contractor Selects Polyglass Underlayment During Cypress Cove Metal Roof Project

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.




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Project Profile: New Jersey School District Enters Net-Zero Revolution with SolarEdge PV Rooftop Installation

The SolarEdge DC-optimized systems are forecast to reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of 1,500 tons of coal burned, or 171 homes’ electricity use per year.




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Project Profile: McElroy Metal Adds Solar to Fifth Manufacturing Facility with 238T Roof Re-cover

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.




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Project Profile: Victorian-Style Roof Earns 2022 ARMA Gold Award

Black Hills Exteriors wins high praise again for preserving characteristics of Queen Anne Victorian-style home while providing unique curb appeal.




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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: Pennsylvania Community Center IMPs Provide Right Temperature

Metl-Span panels for the roof and walls not only created a beautiful community center, but regulates the temperature for various activities held there.




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Project Profile: Metl-Span’s Color Palette Offers School District Unlimited Flexibility

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.




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Restoring a Coastal Gem

A proactive approach, attention to detail, and constant learning add up to a super-smooth silicone roofing job on the Connecticut coast.




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Major Risks in Your Roofing Exit

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