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!

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

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. 

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. 

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners bets big on roofing as it acquires Allstar Services of Minneapolis, Minn., and plans to scale the residential roofing concern into a national player. 

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.

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.

With the launch of Roofing Supply Pro in March 2023 during the International Roofing Expo in Dallas, our mission is helped along by six of the industry's leading experts in their respective fields. Discover who helps shape our coverage.

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.

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.

Huntsman Building Solutions offers reasons for roofing contractors to remain optimistic when it comes to spray foam roofing and coatings systems.

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) anticipates changes in policy and products in the near future. Is the roofing industry ready?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.  

RC Publisher Jill Bloom talks about finding life's 'happy balance' between home and work life as the roofing industry closes a busy year and looks forward to 2024.

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.

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.

RC participated in a recent USA TODAY project on metal roofing and its growing impact on the marketplace. Check out if we're on the right track, and get an exclusive look at the responses they didn't use.

Just think: If price were the only factor in a builder’s purchasing decision, a roofing contractor could fire all its salespeople. 

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. 

A reader to Roofing Contractor wrote me and noted that my articles regularly focus on residential sales and appropriately requested that I offer some insights into commercial sales. Only a few days later, I was conducting a seminar at which one attendee expressed frustration about his wasted time in the plan room of general contractors, which resulted too frequently in lost bids. My advice: Get past the plan room.

She couldn't be there, but her voice roared: Meet the "badasses" who are shattering glass ceilings in the roofing industry as NWiR's 2024 WORLD Award winners.

A panel of veteran roofing contractors and other industry experts form a roundtable to discuss roofing’s image and outreach priorities during the 2024 IRE.

John DeRosa, director of contractor training at SRS Distribution, shows the value in optimizing sales leads versus determining if a lead is “qualified” or “unqualified.”

Jim Barr, president of Barr Roofing in Abilene, Texas, received the 2024 recipient of the NRCA's J.A. Piper Award during its 137th Annual Convention.

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.  

The International Roofing Expo revealed the winners of its inaugural Innovative Product Showcase, honoring cutting-edge solutions in roofing and exteriors in two categories: People’s Choice and Experts’ Choice.

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

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.

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.

Central Roofing of Mattoon, Ill., is the latest roofing contractor to join the growing family of companies under the Omnia Exterior Solutions umbrella.

A father and roofing contractor died while trying to save his son from drowning during a fishing trip on Oct. 5 in the Dallas area.

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.

Aaron Robbins of QuickBOLT says the benefits of adding solar installations to a roofer’s repertoire are already within reach.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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

A team of project analysts breaks down how they developed insurance supplements into a new and significant revenue stream for Built Strong Exteriors.

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.

Boyne Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm, said an affiliate invested in Premier Building Associates, a top commercial roofing firm in New England and No. 100 on RC's 2024 Top 150 list; this is Boyne's second investment in the roofing sector.

Roofing Contractor is proud to present the 2019 Best of Success, a two-day learning experience where roofers from all over the country gather to exchange knowledge and information on how to excel in the roofing industry.

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.