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J. J. Keller Reveals 2024 Safety Professional of the Year

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




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Feds Launch Severe Workplace Injury Report Dashboard

A new digital tool for roofing contractors allows users to search and download data by year, industry, state, and more.




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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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SRS Named a 2023 ‘National Preferred Partner’ of David Weekley Homes

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.




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U.S. Housing Market, June ´23; Softwood Lumber Prices, July ´23

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. 




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Reroofing Market Index Survey for Q3 2023 Shows Bright Spots

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.




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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: PIMA President Justin Koscher

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




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Roofing Industry Q&A: Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions

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




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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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Technology Takes a Turn




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Giving Back and Giving Thanks

In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.




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In Rosalynn Carter's Passing, Habitat for Humanity’s Carter Work Project Carries On

RC's Rick Damato offers first-hand coverage of the annual Habitat for Humanity build honoring Former President and First Lady Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.  




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Young Guns Taking Strides

RC is looking for the latest crop of young roofing contractors and industry professionals under age 40 to join us in Bonita Springs for Best of Success 2024




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Retirement ‘2.0’: A Final Note from Rick Damato

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.




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How Hydrogenated Water Can Unlock Your Immune System

Immersed in authenticity, RC Publisher Jill Bloom delved into Gary Brecka's podcast, "The Ultimate Human," discovered hydrogen water's benefits for energy, endurance, and immunity and explores how it relates to our industry.




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Atlas Roofing Relaunches StormMaster Shake Shingles at IRE 2024

Atlas Roofing’s latest innovation offers a Class4 impact rating, giving customers in hail markets access to possible insurance discounts. 




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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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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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International Roofing Expo Names WeatherLok Metal Roofing a 2024 ‘Experts’ Choice’

WeatherLok Metal Roofing wins 2024 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Award at the International Roofing Expo, lauded for “durability, ease of installation, and innovation.”




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TAMKO’s Stormfighter FLEX Wins IRE 'Experts’ Choice' Innovative Product Award

TAMKO announced that StormFighter FLEX, its newest product offering in the Proline shingle series, won the Experts’ Choice Award for roofing products at the International Roofing Expo.




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VIDEO: Montana Roofing Association Leaders Seek Diversity in Roofing

The 2024 president and vice president of the Montana Roofing Association share their vision of the roofing industry’s future.




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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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CertainTeed Partners with Susan G. Komen to Battle Breast Cancer

CertainTeed will donate a percentage of its sales from each of its co-branded GlasRoc Sheathing boards to the Susan G. Komen organization from October 2024 to October 2025.




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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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5 Things About U.S. Solar Roofing Market

Check out five things driving the solar roofing marketplace in the U.S. as Q4 2024 gets underway.




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5 Sneak Peek Facts About the 2022 Top 100

RC will unveil the 2022 Top 100 list in August, but there’s already a few interesting facts emerging that hint at how this year compares to previous lists. 





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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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Seeking the ‘Best’ of You

Roofing Contractor's search for the next commercial and residential roofing contractors of the year begins. Are you in?




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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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Skyline Roofing Partners Announces Inaugural Partnership with Elo Roofing

This acquisition marks the inaugural partnership for Skyline Roofing Partners, an Imperial Capital portfolio company.




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VIDEO: Josh Sparks on Finding Success with One-on-One Meetings

Josh Sparks, CEO of Infinity Home Services, shares the history behind his company and provides a sneak peek into his upcoming presentation at the 2024 Best of Success conference.




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California Roofing CEO, Best of Success Speaker Participating in Nonprofit Challenge

Antis Roofing & Waterproofing Founder and CEO Charles Antis won’t be in the office Friday, but it’s not because he’s going on vacation.




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Roofing Contractor Kicks-off the 15th Best of Success Conference from Miami

Hundreds of roofing contractors and roofing industry professionals bring their best to south Florida.




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5 Takeaways from 2019 Best of Success You Can Use Right Now

Looking for simple and quick improvements to make to your business? Here are five tips from Best of Success 2019 speakers that can be implemented right away.




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Roofing Technology Think Tank Seeks Nominations for 2020 Innovator of the Year Award

The RT3's annual award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.




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Best of Best of Success Kickoff: Roofing Contractor Panel

Former Contractors of the Year share what they learned from 2020’s challenges, and how they’re moving forward.




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Best of Best of Success: Kelly Roofing's Ken Kelly on Improving Operations

Ken Kelly of Kelly Roofing spoke about entrepreneurial operating systems and how contractors can follow this method to stand out from the competition.




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UPDATED: Roofing Technology Think Tank Announces 2020 Innovator of the Year

The award recognizes a roofing contractor who contributes to the advancement of the roofing industry.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Letitia Hanke

Letitia Hanke of ARS Roofing, the 2020 Residential Contractor of the Year, gives a sneak peek of her upcoming BOS presentation.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Gregg Wallick

Gregg Wallick of Best Roofing, the 2018 Commercial Contractor of the Year, gives a sneak peek of his upcoming BOS presentation.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Ryan Groth

Ryan Groth of Sales Transformation Group gives a sneak peek of his upcoming BOS presentation on how to double closure rates.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Sherri Miles

Sherri Miles will show contractors how to find and utilize money for training in the skilled trades in her Best of Success presentation.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with Trent Cotney

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, returns to Best of Success to provide expert legal tips and advice.




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BOS 2021 Speaker Catch-Up with McKay Daniels

NRCA COO McKay Daniels will teach attendees to this year’s Best of Success the latest NRCA programs that can help their businesses flourish.




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IRE Takes Orlando by Storm

It wasn’t a hurricane but the 2012 International Roofing Expo® that took Orlando by storm in late February.




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METALCON Hits the Mark

METALCON International returned to the Chicago area this year with a new look and a new educational format that offered longer, more in-depth 3-hour sessions. 




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Sky High in Denver: Best of Success 2012

Roofing Contractor’s eighth annual Best of Success Conference was held at the Omni Interlocken resort in Denver Sept. 24-25.