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

The 2020 Residential Contractor of the Year speaks candidly about her start in roofing and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of skilled workers.

Ken Kelly talks candidly about the real roots of his family roofing business, and relives some of the key steps he took to grow into the 2019 Contractor of the Year. 

2019 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year Ken Kelly talks openly about his roofing career's roots and the key steps he took to become a top-performing contractor.

The 2019 Residential Contractor of the Year shares how his company converted from a retail roofing outfit in a storm market, to a full-service storm response company in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

The 2019 Residential Contractor of the Year shares how his company converted from a retail roofing outfit in a storm market, to a full-service storm response company in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

Rackley Roofing has set a high bar for other commercial contractors to reach through its innovations and culture that embraces inclusiveness and diversity.

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. 

As cases of COVID dwindle, workers are still reluctant to return to work, and the reasons why are varied and complex.

Changes to the rules regarding workplace handbooks could create legal issues for roofing contractors if they’re not careful.

Post-pandemic conditions, combined with economic pressures, may result in a shortage of workers in the long term.

 It is not too soon to at least give some consideration to how you would approach employee reductions should such a need arise.

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.

With uncertainty clouding economic forecasting, employers need to get their priorities straight or face the consequences.

Keen Utility introduces the Evanston work boot, blending work boot protection with sneaker comfort; features include KEEN.ReGEN cushioning, carbon-fiber safety toes, and KEEN.DRY waterproofing.

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.

IKO announced the revamped Roof-Fast Cap and Base for the U.S. and Canada, redesigned with customer feedback to enhance product quality, reduce packaging waste, and include multilingual instructions for easier use. 

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. 

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

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.'

The solar industry is rapidly growing, with global revenue projected to reach $241 billion by 2031. The U.S. market alone is estimated to reach $900 million by 2025, driven by improved technology, reduced costs, design and installation enhancements and government tax credits.

Summit Energy's Peak Roofing division has chosen CertainTeed's Solstice Solar Shingle System as its new go-to line in expanding solar use among residential customers throughout the Northeast. 

Solar Power Systems, an independent research firm, released a list of the top solar companies in Calif., Ariz., and Nev. to provide consumers and vendors with unbiased research.

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

The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.

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. 

The new Warranty Portal from IKO features real-time updates to keep customers informed of their progress as well as a "save and continue" function to process their warranties at their convenience.

WorkWave has appointed Greg Doran as its new CFO, leveraging his 25+ years of SaaS and finance experience to drive growth and expand the company's innovative solutions and partnerships.

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors partnered with RoofMarketplace to streamline the roof claims process, using remote data and contractor feedback to simplify and reduce costs for homeowners.

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.

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.

Roofers showcase their professionalism and problem-solving ability working high above the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

A total of 10,000 square feet of roofing was involved in the Eleven project, which had to be coordinated vertically in a small footprint.

A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan.

To be perfectly fair to their partners, planning for the exit is complicated, especially when the owner is preoccupied with the day-to-day business.

Kevin Kennedy and Joe Bazzano's first book, The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan, is a 82-page book offers a guide for roofing contractors to navigate the scary and sometimes treacherous process of exiting their business when the time is right.

An owner's exit from a business will probably be the largest financial event of their life.

Selling a roofing business might seem comparable to selling one’s home, but making such an assumption could be costly to business owners.

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

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.

Reviewing “What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence,” by Stephen A. Schwarzman

Help honor a safety professional in the roofing industry by nominating them for the MRCA's 2024 Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award.

OSHA fined a Georgia construction contractor more than $61,000 after a 54-year-old laborer died from a 19-foot fall at a Macon, Ga. warehouse; the citation was due to failures in fall protection, reporting, and other safety violations.

See how roofing contractors can get involved in OSHA's 2024 Safe + Sound Week campaign. 

Two federal investigations found a Chicago-area framing contractor — already owing over $100,000 in fines — continues exposing employees to deadly fall hazards without required protection, defying U.S. Department of Labor requests.

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!