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.

Abandoned by the U.S. Coast Guard decades ago, this historic lighthouse miles offshore in Lake Michigan is reroofed and reborn with the help of grassroots preservationists.

Wedge Roofing in California completed award-winning roofing work in Napa Valley in just under a week thanks to ingenious uses of spray foam and coatings.

Roofing contractors turn to an advanced platform with functionality that allows roofers to do anything from ordering equipment to performing call-offs to allocating assets.

Acoustical smoke vents help reduce exterior noise for new Cincinnati theater.

The most energy-efficient, large-scale office building ever built in a cold climate is found in Boston, with designers choosing Elevate roofing systems for the job.

JLK Contracting, Inc. roofed a new warehouse facility in Bethlehem, Penn., by using new 16-foot-wide TPO membrane rolls from Versico. 

KJN Restoration of New Haven, Conn., undertook a three-month restoration of the 19th-century 7th Day Adventist Church in New Haven, removing two layers of asphalt and one layer of slate shingles, restoring the church to its former glory.

Weatherguard Roofing, Inc. maximized rooftop time and efficiency by using new 16-foot-wide TPO membrane rolls from Versico a new warehouse facility in Joliet, Ill.

I'll share the story of my first business exit and what I've learned through my education, certification and evolution in the business of exit planning.

A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan.

This article will review some of the tax reform bill’s provisions as they relate to business owners in the roofing industry, and provide some guidance on changes that may be appropriate for the exiting owner.

It’s no surprise that in today’s society civil litigation has become an ever-increasing threat to business owners and affluent individuals.

A business owner cannot replace themselves (succession) until they can clearly envision their financial future (exit plan).

To ensure that your inevitable exit is a successful one - an exit that will deliver on your future financial, personal and business goals - you need an exit plan.

There are massive mistakes roofing contractors can make when planning for a successful exit, which could account to as much as 70% of their wealth.

With more roofing companies looking to sell, now is the time to know some important facts and statistics to inform your exit planning strategies.

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.

The Department of Labor cited S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC for endangering the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons after it was discovered the minors were working on roofs without fall protection, leading to $64,759 in penalties.

Four roofing companies, including a serial offender that owes more than $4 million in fines, have received a combined total of $1.27 million in penalties from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

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

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. 

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.

OSHA takes its latest step to try and protect roofing contractors and other outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat. Here's what you need to know. 

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.

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!

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

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. 

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.

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. 

Holcim announced on May 3 it had acquired Mexico’s PASA, a regional roofing and building supply manufacturer, gaining a significant footprint in Mexico and Central America.

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.

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.

Power Home Remodeling, a national full-service exterior home remodeler, is expanding its benefits offerings to subsidize childcare for employees and their families; the benefit will offset the cost of child care by 40%, providing employees up to $5,000 annually for child care costs.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Maui wildfires and other recent extreme weather events shine a spotlight on metal roofing; are contractors ready to make the case?

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.  

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.