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Feazel Announces Partnerships with Tradepost and Stonecutter Ventures

In addition to its partnerships with Tradepost LLC and Stonecutter Ventures, Feazel is now offering GAF Energy's Timberline Solar Shingle.




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Feazel Donates $400,000 to Children’s Organizations

The team at Feazel raised $400,000 for children’s charities at its second annual Chip in Fore the Kids golf tournament.




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Roofing Contractor Announces 2022 Residential, Commercial Contractors of the Year

RC's annual tradition of naming the residential and commercial roofing contractors of the year continued at the conclusion of day one of the 18th Best of Success conference.




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Tech and Teamwork: 2022 Commercial Contractor of the Year Rackley Roofing

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




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On The Edge: 2022 Residential Contractor of the Year Wedge Roofing

After more than 45 years of success, Wedge Roofing’s versatility and vision showcase a model for the industry’s future.




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VIDEO: Feazel Roofing’s Road to Sustainable Growth

Learn first-hand how RC’s 2021 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year prepared for, executed and maintains a path for explosive growth.




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Enter to Become Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Contractor of the Year

The honorees will be revealed at Best of Success 2023, Dec. 3-5, at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas.




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Roofing Contractor Reveals 2023 Residential, Commercial Contractors of the Year

Two of the best roofing contractors in the country have been honored with Roofing Contractor magazine's 2023 "Contractor of the Year" award.




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2023 Residential Contractor of the Year: Bone Dry Roofing

Bone Dry Roofing in Indiana leaders will admit they don't have all the answers, but the ones they do have created massive success for the residential roofing contractor.




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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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PHOTO GALLERY: The 2023 Best of Success Conference

Check out some of the images we captured during the 2023 Best of Success conference, held Dec. 4-6 in Frisco, Texas.




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VIDEO: Bone Dry Roofing is RC’s Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year




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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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Bone Dry Roofing Names New COO, CFO to Leadership Team

The hiring of a new CFO and COO comes on the heels of Bone Dry Roofing's financial performance in 2023, which included revenue exceeding $183 million.




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COVID-19 Pandemic and Employee Mental Health

With the pandemic causing added stress and anxiety, employers must show empathy and make available support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues.




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Are Your Policies Up to Standard?

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed many things, a failure to make needed policy revisions could have serious consequences down the road.




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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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Problem Employees – Develop or Dismiss?

With labor shortages still prominent in the roofing industry, rehabilitating and working with problem employees may be the best solution in lieu of termination.




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Where Have All the Workers Gone?

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




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Employee Relations in Challenging Times

In these uncertain times, maintaining frequent communications with employees is as crucial as maintaining and growing your business.




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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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Wage and Hour Audits May Be Coming

With the Biden administrating pledging to aggressively enforce workplace regulations, now is the time to make sure employers are in compliance with wage and hour practices.




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The Pandemic - Unforeseen Events and Unforced Errors

With the Biden administrating pledging to aggressively enforce workplace regulations, now is the time to make sure employers are in compliance with wage and hour practices.




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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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Expanding Overtime Eligibility

With the potential for overtime threshold to increase under the Biden administration, it’s important for employers to know which employees would be exempt.




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Unions – Struggling to Remain Relevant

While unions have made some small victories as of late, they appear to be struggling to regain the membership levels they once held.




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Are Your Handbook Policies Legal?

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




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Pregnant Employees and Roofing Employer Obligations

How to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers. It’s an issue that, if improperly handled, could result in legal liability to employers.




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The Employee Attendance Dilemma

There is no perfect solution to the growing attendance issues in the workforce, but employers do have some options to deal with absences.




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Supervisors and the Law

Supervisors not only train and manage employees, they are the first defense a business has to avoid legal issues with federal, state and local regulations.




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Increasing Manager and Supervisor Pay

If the Biden administration’s plans to raise the overtime salary threshold this month come to pass, it could lead to struggles for most businesses.




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Roofing Worker Shortages May Be Permanent

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




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Dealing With Workforce Reductions

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




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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: OSHA Guidance on Increased Fines, Civil Penalties

Legal expert Trent Contey weighs in on OSHA's "high-gravity" enforcement, saying he suspects contractors should expect to face more cumulative citations in the future.




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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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A Workplace Resolution For 2023

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




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Passing an OSHA Inspection in 2023

Within days of taking office, the Biden administration directed OSHA to double the number of compliance safety and health officers and increase safety audits across the country. Roofers should expect unannounced OSHA audits to increase in the coming months. 




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Maryland Roofing Firm Runs Afoul of Baltimore County to the Tune of $1.8 Million

A commercial roofing firm in Baltimore County is under scrutiny for inflating costs to fix a county-owned building and paying less than a minority-owned subcontractor it partnered with would have been entitled to.




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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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KEEN Utility's Evanston Work Boot is a Tough Worker

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.




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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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Tubos Expands Line to Include 5-Inch Diameter Vent Pipe Extension

Patented Tubos pipe extensions are now available in 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-inch diameters to accommodate most common vent stack sizes, saving time on the roof.




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NanoTech Unveils ‘Next Generation’ Cool Roof Coating

NanoTech has unveiled a "groundbreaking Next Generation Cool Roof Coating" that reduces energy use by 200-300%, extends roof life by 10-plus years, and costs less than $1/sq. ft.




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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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GAF Introduces New Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot

GAF has introduced the EverGuard Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot, enhancing contractor efficiency on single-ply TPO systems by eliminating welding; the product is also eligible for 20-year coverage under specific conditions. 




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JM Rolls Out New ENRGY 3 HD Cover Board

Johns Manville says its new ENRGY 3 HD cover board is 85% lighter than gypsum and offers superior R-value, strength, damage resistance, plus easier handling.




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Castagra Launches Ecodur1 Cool Roof Coating

Castagra's fiber-reinforced premium cool roof coating is designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than standard roofing materials.