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Made in the USA: Equipter

Revolutionary tool takes roofing contractor professionalism to a higher level.




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RC Contractor Q&A: Sam Stilley

Amstill Roofing CEO Sam Stilley shares his perspective on the importance of adopting technology and the roofing industry’s future.




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Georgia’s CRS Sales & Marketing Earns First Carlisle Experience Award

See how CRS, Inc. helped roofing contractors during difficult times with RC's exclusive coverage of the inaugural Carlisle Experience Award.




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The Importance of Project Safety Scheduling for Roofing Contractors

There are many project scheduling methods and programs available out in the construction world.




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U.S. Dept. of Labor Holds Safe + Sound Week on Aug. 12

OSHA's Safe + Sound Week reminds employers that safety and health programs help businesses save money, eliminate injuries and most importantly, save lives.




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Shielded Safety: Breaking Down COVID-19 Face Protection for Roofing Contractors

Face masks aren’t the only way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are some viable alternatives that can keep workers safe.




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Top 10 Safety Tips for 2021

The ABC Supply Pro Council provides 10 essential ideas to keep in mind for keeping your workers safe in 2021 and beyond.




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Safety and Compliance Basics of Materials Delivery

Learn about some of the top concerns with deliveries on construction projects and how to train drivers to stay safe




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OSHA Rolls Out ‘Safe + Sound’ Week Aug. 7-13

During the Labor Department's 'Safe + Sound Week,' Aug. 7-13, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will collaborate with businesses nationwide to promote workplace safety and health programs, focusing on mental health and well-being.




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OSHA, Noble Texas Builders, Enter into Worker Safety Partnership at Construction Site

OSHA and Noble Texas Builders have entered into a one-year partnership to enhance worker safety during construction at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – McAllen Independent School District Collegiate Academy in McAllen, Texas.




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Labor Dept. Pushes Employers to Follow Federal Safety Guidelines During Holiday Season

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to emphasize workplace safety during the holiday season and providing resources through OSHA to prevent on-the-job tragedies, especially for workers in construction, warehousing, and delivery roles. 




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WernerCo Kicks Off Annual 'Ladder Safety Month'

Werner, manufacturer of ladder safety gear and an official sponsor of NCAA’s March Madness, kicked off Ladder Safety Month with nationwide events, webinars, and content to promote ladder safety awareness.




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Contractor Profile: RAMCON Roofing and a Superior Safety Mindset

Adam Burdine, his two brothers and founding partner Steve Kruse lead Tampa, Fla.-based RAMCON Roofing, a commercial firm emphasizing trust, communication, and quality, focusing on large commercial and industrial roof systems. 




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Young Gun Samuel Brokenshire

From Melbourne to Montana, RC Young Gun Samuel Brokenshire has traveled the globe for love and started a career in roofing that is budding at just the right time.




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The RIDGEPRO Brings its Safety Message to International Roofing Expo 2021

Whether you need just one roof anchor system or hundreds to help keep your workers safe, stop by Booth #2623 and let RIDGEPRO know your requirements.




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ABC Supply to Celebrate 40th Anniversary and Showcase Enhancements to myABCsupply at 2022 International Roofing Expo in New Orleans

The 2022 IRE kicks off ABC Supply’s 40th anniversary celebration happening throughout 2022.




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The Safest Solution

There is a solution to every safety problem you’ll ever have as a roofing contractor, but it’s not something that is easy to obtain.




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Dear Santa

Solar is one of the hottest growing sectors in roofing. Are you geared to take advantage of this emerging opportunity?




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EagleView Introduces SolarReady Prospecting and Sales Acceleration Solution

SolarReady leverages EagleView's property data and analytics expertise to deliver a prospecting and business development solution for solar contractors.




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Saint-Gobain Invests in ION Storage Systems' Earth-friendly Battery Production

NOVA by Saint-Gobain invests in ION Storage Systems to advance innovative battery technologies. ION focuses on solid-state solutions for various applications.




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Project Profile: Old-Fashioned Style and a Cost-Saving Twist

A Florida-based contractor took a different approach to reroofing ABCO Products’ facilities that not only saved on installation time, but thousands in project costs.




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Colorado School Plays It Safe

An unusual installation of smoke vents at structure built by WPA Workers leads to a unique solution.




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How I’d Exit in 2017… And How it Would’ve Saved Me Millions

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.




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MRCA Seeks Nominees for Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award

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




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OSHA's Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18 2024

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




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Oregon OSHA Says Roofing Contractor is a Serial Violator

Oregon OSHA fined JAM Construction $103,438 for failing to protect workers from fall hazards, marking the company's third violation since April 2022.  




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Remarkable 8-year-old Saves Dad's Life Following Roof Accident

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.




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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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First Among Equals: Scalo Companies Wins RCCS Safety Award

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. 




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Holcim Expands Its Latin American Footprint with PASA Acquisition

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.




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Saint-Gobain to Acquire Building Products of Canada Corp.

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.




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Roofing Contractors Continue To Adapt And Keep Sights On Sales In Evolving Marketplace




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Your Sale Options in a ‘Roofing Exit’

Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning provides an overview of considerations for roofing company owners contemplating their exit options.




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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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Safety Advisor: Roofing Contractor’s Latest Safety Tool

RC launches the Safety Advisor eNewsletter to inform commercial and residential roofing contractors of all the latest news, products and developments in rooftop safety. Sign up now!




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RC Helps USA TODAY Understand Metal Roofing

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.




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IRE 2023 Session Preview: 'Selling Your Price' by SRS Distribution's John DeRosa

Escape the price-driven sale with these real-world strategies aimed to help roofing contractors succeed.




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IRE Session Preview: Changing the Game for Salespeople

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.”




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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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VIDEO: Common Safety Hazards to Avoid in Low-Slope Roofing

Safety consultant Tammy Clark reports from a jobsite to remind roofing contractors of hazards to avoid when on a low-slope or flat roof.




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The Equipter Reduces Labor, Saves Time, Impresses Homeowners

 The phrase “Work smarter rather than harder” was something Aaron Beiler, president of New Heights LLC, often tried to practice when he ran his own roofing company.




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Staying Safe and on Schedule on the Roof

The project delays that result from a fall-related injury or fatality will take up much more time than what was spent preventing the fall in the first place.




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AI is Changing how to Manage Roofing Crews Safely

Are you using AI to analyze project details, schedule tasks and customize safety alerts for specific roofing jobsites?




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The Digital Revolution in Roofing Safety Checklists

The inflexibility of paper forms made it difficult to update safety protocols promptly, lagging behind industry standards. Not anymore. 




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Project Profile: Vaisala's Colorado Headquarters Reaches New Heights

A Colorado-based facility achieves above-average sustainability without compromising design ethos, thanks to S-5! Solar attachment solutions.




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What You Need to Know About 2022 IRE's COVID-19 Safety and Health Policies

Masks mandates, proof of vaccination or negative tests are some of the COVID-19 policies put in place for the 2022 IRE in New Orleans Feb. 1-3.




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Scottish Roofing Accident Highlights Need for Lift Safety Precautions

A roofing accident across the pond serves as a reminder to take precautions when using lifts, especially when near roads and streets.




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MRCA Reveals 2024 Winners of Safety, Innovation and Community Awards

The MRCA honored companies and individuals for safety, innovation, and community impact at its 2024 Conference, including Independent Roofing's philanthropy and GAF's Roofing Academy.





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2023 Speech Industry Award Winner: Speechmatics Inches Closer Toward a Universal Translator

Speechmatics, a provider of automatic speech recognition software based on recurrent neural networks and statistical language modeling, is on a mission to make its speech-to-text technology usable by 70 percent of the world's population in the next three years.