The recent plan to forgive student loans is shining a light on the disparity between four-year college programs versus careers in skilled trades.

Roofing is full of inspirational stories of families working together — help us tell yours.

Submit nominations for both the annual Top 100 Roofing Contractors list and residential and commercial Roofing Contractors of the Year before the June 1 deadline.

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

Roofing contractors should pay attention to efforts being made in states and at the federal level to increase paid family and medical leave programs.

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.

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.

Ergodyne's expanded head protection caters to workers facing hazards from worker-generated and object-generated impacts, as well as reflective sticker kits for enhanced visibility for those working in hard-hat zones.

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.

MFM Building Products is expanding its Coshocton, Ohio warehouse to increase raw material storage and support new product lines scheduled to roll out in Q3 2025. 

MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment recently earned a UL Class A Fire Rating, enhancing its reputation as a top choice for steep-slope roofing projects.

IMETCO introduces IntelliWrap PR, a self-adhering, vapor-permeable roofing underlayment for steep and low-slope roofs, offering moisture protection, air-tight sealing, and easy installation.

Understanding where and how the ADA, FMLA, and worker’s compensation laws intersect isn’t easy. Navigate the "Devil's Triangle" with the help of Philip Siegel of Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, PC.

Construction workers are more likely to die by suicide or overdose than every other workplace-related fatality combined. Learn how to prevent such tragedies at this IRE educational session.

The “Staying on Top: LSA Essentials for Roofing Contractors” seminar will equip roofing contractors with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage Google Local Service Ads for enhanced visibility, lead generation, and cost-effective marketing.

Owens Corning is touting its progress toward a "circular shingle economy" through recycling efforts, including partnering with the National Center for Asphalt Technology to study the use of recycled shingles in asphalt pavement.

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

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in solar roofing.

Solar panels have shown remarkable resilience in severe weather, but falling debris or installation issues can sometimes cause damage; Panasonic offers some steps to prepare and protect solar panels from severe storms.

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

The solar-ready program is a response to increased homeowner interest in energy-generating roof assemblies and provides contractors with a strategy to differentiate and help grow their business.

A2.0 version of the Slate Roof Tile is a notable upgrade to the existing composite slate tile with a distinct focus on the redesigned edge.

With the approval, GAF Energy's Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements of the Florida Building Code standards for safety, wind resistance, and waterproofing.

Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.

GAF commenced production at its fifth polyisocyanurate insulation plant in Peru, Ill., producing GREENGUARD-Gold certified EnergyGuard insulation products and adding 70 jobs to the local economy. 

The co-branded instant estimating tool from Owens Corning and Roofle can enhance the homeowner experience on the contractor’s website, resulting in higher conversion.

Scott Stiglich, senior vice president of channel partnerships at Watercress Financial, breaks down why roofing contractors need to incorporate financing solutions to their business model in this exclusive Q&A.

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.

Scope Technologies launched ProData Property Report, providing roofing contractors and insurers with data like building codes, and storm history.

Insulated metal panels proved to be the solution for an Ontario company looking to create temperature-controlled facilities for its workers.

Four different roof plans were created for the project and took Central Roofing Company nearly three years to complete the roofing work.

Learn why contractors chose to install 82,000 square feet of McElroy Metal’s 24-gauge Medallion-Lok 16-inch standing seam metal roofing for a school district's eighth prototype building.

The Cypress Cove project involved installing a snap lock metal roofing system across a series of complex roofing structures — more than 500,000 square feet of surface in total.

The SolarEdge DC-optimized systems are forecast to reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of 1,500 tons of coal burned, or 171 homes’ electricity use per year.

A combination of McElroy Metal’s 238T 24-gauge Galvalume Plus roofing panels and S-5! clamps helped create a 145-kilowatt photovoltaic system for a McElroy Metal facility in Michigan.

Black Hills Exteriors wins high praise again for preserving characteristics of Queen Anne Victorian-style home while providing unique curb appeal.

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.

To help restore a historic home that withstood a century of storms and saltwater, a Rhode Island roofing contractor turned to STINGER to protect its roof from what the coastline throws at it.

M3 Roofing in Miami took on a 6,000 square-foot reroofing with the help of Polyglass' multi-ply roofing system.

Roofers showcase their professionalism and problem-solving ability working high above the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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.

Metl-Span panels for the roof and walls not only created a beautiful community center, but regulates the temperature for various activities held there.

Green Horizons earns bronze in ARMA’s 2022 Excellence Asphalt Program for work on a historic hotel on Michigan’s Mackinac Island.

In using Metl-Span's offerings, a school district's buildings received exterior cladding systems that were cost-effective, attractive, met energy requirements and were fast to construct.

Contractors contended with the threat of hurricane-season weather to create new roof for this Louisiana clinic.

A Texas roofing contractor takes on a challenging historic copper roofing project in the heart of Utah.

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.

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.