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Case Study: Parallel Products Recycling Facility

Parallel Products is a leader in the sustainability industry naturally turned to upgrading its operations with solar roofing to reduce energy consumption.




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IRE 2021 Session Preview: Understanding Metal Roofing Part I and II

Learn the basics and advanced techniques of metal roofing with S-5! Founder and CEO Rob Haddock during the 2021 International Roofing Expo.




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IRE 2021 Session Preview: Understanding OSHA's Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine

In this session, learn about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s multi-employer worksite doctrine and the unforeseeable employee misconduct defense to an OSHA citation. 




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IRE 2021 Session Preview: Roadmap to Make Your Business Fully Digital

IRE attendees can hear from RT3 roofing contractor members directly about starting a digital transition within their own companies.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: State of the Industry 2022: Data, Insights and Much, Much More

Get a firsthand look at the most recent State of the Industry survey results to better gauge the marketplace as we settle into 2022.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Roofing Apprenticeship Program Certified by Department of Labor

In this session, learn about an exciting new nationwide apprenticeship program that addresses the workforce shortage plaguing the roofing industry.




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Employee Personnel Files: Best Practices

Roofing contractors are advised to consider the purpose and the contents of their personnel files instead of using them as "document dumps."




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Habitat for Humanity's 38th Carter Work Project: A Record-Breaking Build

The nation will join former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 100th birthday with Habitat for Humanity's 38th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.




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IRE 2020 Session: What It Takes to Provide Professional Customer Service

Customer service is mostly common sense, but common sense is not so common anymore.




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Practicing Good Leadership As a Roofing Manager

Good leadership is the result of practicing good habits, from planning and visualizing realistic goals to effective communications.




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Balancing Your Entrepreneurial Roofing Life and Career

Striking a balance between work and life can be difficult, but learning to do so results in victories in both spheres.




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Productivity is About Working Longer Not Harder

Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity.




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Are You Prepared?

A lot of us don’t think about dying or becoming sick, but it happens. Here are some things you can do to prepare for the unexpected.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Avoiding Critical Mistakes in Your Roofing Business

In this session, Monroe Porter will review some of the more common problem areas roofing contractors should consider when running their business.




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Contractor Profile: Z Roofing & Waterproofing

A family legacy and great advice from a college professor led Z Roofing & Waterproofing to massive growth.




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Contractor Profile: Newman Roofing

Ohio-based Newman Roofing celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new facility and solar roofing opportunities.




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Contractor Profile: Indy Roof Company

This Indianapolis-based roofing contractor set out to be one of the most reputable companies in its market through communication and education.




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Contractor Profile: Watkins Construction & Roofing

Watkins Construction & Roofing has successfully served central Mississippi for two decades thanks to an intense focus of quality and customer service.




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Contractor Profile: Superstorm Restoration

By creating its own award-winning technology to optimize assessments, Superstorm Restoration has grown thanks to a streamlined process that earns loyal customers.




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Contractor Profile: King of Texas Roofing

King of Texas Roofing wears its crown proudly, providing unparalleled new construction services to the commercial industry in Dallas and beyond.




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Contractor Profile: Quality Construction and Restoration

Quality Construction and Restoration’s commitment to serving the military housing market has led the Texas-based company to work in 15 different states.




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Contractor Profile: Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing

From Google’s high-tech campus to international airports, Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing has roofed them all thanks to its dedication to safety and continuous training for employees.




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Contractor Profile: RestoreMasters Contracting

RestoreMasters Contracting continues on its meteoric rise in the commercial roofing sector by embracing its values of service, sacrifice and delivery.




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Contractor Profile: Advanced Roofing

Advanced Roofing has grown into one of the elite commercial contractors in Florida with a commitment to quality and an eye for strategic diversification.




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Contractor Profile: Preferred Exterior

Quality and an excellent work ethic define this family-owned commercial contractor.




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Contractor Profile: R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems

By concentrating on single-ply new construction, R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems is showing commercial contractors how it’s done in North Texas.




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Roofing Alliance President Greg Bloom Holds Court

Greg Bloom, president of the Roofing Alliance for 2023-24, discusses what it means to be invested in the greater good.




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Contractor Profile: PJ Fitzpatrick LLC Calibrates for Growth

PJ Fitzpatrick LLC, a Delaware home improvement company, grew from Peter Fitzpatrick's dining table to a $115-million enterprise with 425 employees, five regional offices, and three divisions. 




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Contractor Profile: Green River Roofing & Construction

Meet Dennis Bresette and Jason Seura, principals of Lee's Summit, Mo.-based Green River Roofing & Construction, a residential and commercial contracting firm that earns about 90% of its revenue from residential roofing jobs on U.S. military bases.




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All-In on Spray Foam Roofing

Luxury Vegas homebuilder goes all in on spray foam roofing.




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Coatings Q&A with Mule-Hide Products

Learn more about the state of the coatings industry in 2023 with this Q&A featuring Kyle Stavish, national business development manager with Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc.




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American Hydrotech Gets FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies

Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.




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Philadelphia Gets Energy Dept. Grant to Promote ‘Cool Roof’ Benefits

Philadelphia is set to receive a $1.3M federal grant from the Department of Energy to boost energy efficiency, including cool roof tests in areas most prone to the urban heat island effect.




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Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products Appointed to CRRC Board

Shepherd has contributed to the CRRC for over a decade, including the CRRC S100 Consensus Body since 2023 and 10 years as a Technical Committee member.





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On the Prowl with Cougar Paws SteelWalker Boots

The original Cougar Paws became the only boots I wear while roofing or conducting elevated training exercises.




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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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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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MRA: We Need Strong Residential Resiliency Standards in Western States to Protect Against Wildfires

With a home’s roof being the single most vulnerable area for ignition in the event of a wildfire, materials such as quality metal roofing systems that carry a Class A rating for fire resistance are essential.




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EEOC Guidelines for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry

The EEOC has published “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry,” a guideline recommending committed leadership, accountability, comprehensive policies, accessible complaint procedures, and tailored training to ensure a harassment-free workplace. 




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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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AeroWeb Low-VOC Aerosol Contact Adhesive/Primer

AeroWeb from Mule-Hide Products Co. adheres TPO and EPDM membranes to horizontal and vertical surfaces while delivering a quick flash time.




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SmartVent Intake/Exhaust Vent from IPS Roofing Products

IPS Roofing Products' SmartVent features a shingle over design that makes roofing jobs quicker, easier and much more profitable.




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Equipter Introduces RB2500 Self-Propelled Dump Container

Equipter's new dump container was designed to fit into tighter spaces than its larger counterparts, and is capable of holding up to 2,500 lbs.




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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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Georgia-Pacific Building Products Introduces Coverboard Education Video Series

Each video in the series will focus on one of four dimensions of durability that roofing contractors should expect from their coverboard, referencing testing methods and results.




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Roofing Shingles from PABCO Roofing Products

PABCO Roofing manufactures a broad line of asphalt shingles to meet the unique needs of homeowners throughout the Western U.S.




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Westlake Royal Building Products Debuts New Brand and Roofing Lines at 2022 International Roofing Expo

Westlake Royal Roofing brings together the portfolios of the former Boral® North America roofing and DaVinci® Roofscapes lines to the 2022 IRE.




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Westlake Royal Building Products Introduces SwiftGuard Roof Underlayment

Westlake Royal Building Products introduced SwiftGuard, a synthetic roofing underlayment for steel, tile, shingle and shake roofing.




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Owens Corning Spotlights Solutions, Resources and Strategies to Propel Roofing Contractors’ Success in 2022

The Owens Corning booth at IRE highlights roofing products that fuse high-performance with beauty and style.




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Spring Break

The country is slowly emerging from the pandemic and the winter, and everyone, even roofing contractors, should take a moment to relax.