cto Why Situational Awareness (S/A) is Important for Roofing Contractors By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 By practicing situational awareness every day, contractors can keep themselves and others safe while on the job. Full Article
cto 'Next-Level' Contractor Job Perk: Mobile IV Hydration By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:40:01 -0400 In response to extreme heat this summer, Solid Roofing in Oklahoma provided IV hydration through a mobile service to its crews working in triple-digit weather, highlighting the importance of staying hydrated in such conditions. Full Article
cto Contractor Profile: RAMCON Roofing and a Superior Safety Mindset By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:47 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Do You Know Roofing Contractor’s Next Young Gun? By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 If you know someone under the age of 40 making a difference in your company’s success in roofing, you probably know our next Young Gun. Don’t miss out! Full Article
cto Owens Corning Spotlights Solutions, Resources and Strategies to Propel Roofing Contractors’ Success in 2022 By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:11:05 -0500 The Owens Corning booth at IRE highlights roofing products that fuse high-performance with beauty and style. Full Article
cto GAF Showcases Innovations for Commercial, Residential Contractors at International Roofing Expo By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:19:33 -0500 Full Article
cto VIDEO: Roofing Contractor Q&A: One-on-One with Letitia Hanke By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 The 2020 Residential Contractor of the Year speaks candidly about her start in roofing and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of skilled workers. Full Article
cto Enter Roofing Contractor’s Top 100 and Roofing Contractors of the Year Programs By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto VIDEO: RC Contractor Chronicles: Ken Kelly, Kelly Roofing By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:04:00 -0400 Ken Kelly talks candidly about the real roots of his family roofing business, and relives some of the key steps he took to grow into the 2019 Contractor of the Year. Full Article
cto VIDEO: RC Contractor Chronicles: Ken Kelly, Kelly Roofing Part 2 By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:01:18 -0400 The 2019 Residential Contractor of the Year shares how his company converted from a retail roofing outfit in a storm market, to a full-service storm response company in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Full Article
cto 2021 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Sutter Roofing By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Despite roots that run more than a century deep, Sutter Roofing is fueled by a “never-settle” attitude. Full Article
cto 2021 Residential Contractor of the Year: Feazel Inc. By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Feazel Inc.’s continuous investment in people and technology lead to sustained success. Full Article
cto Enter Your Company for RC’s 2022 Top 100 and Contractor of the Year By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Enter your company for the chance to earn a spot on the Top 100 list or become a 2022 Contractor of the Year. Full Article
cto Roofing Contractor Announces 2022 Residential, Commercial Contractors of the Year By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:30:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto Tech and Teamwork: 2022 Commercial Contractor of the Year Rackley Roofing By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0500 Rackley Roofing has set a high bar for other commercial contractors to reach through its innovations and culture that embraces inclusiveness and diversity. Full Article
cto On The Edge: 2022 Residential Contractor of the Year Wedge Roofing By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0500 After more than 45 years of success, Wedge Roofing’s versatility and vision showcase a model for the industry’s future. Full Article
cto Enter to Become Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Contractor of the Year By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:33:25 -0500 The honorees will be revealed at Best of Success 2023, Dec. 3-5, at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas. Full Article
cto Roofing Contractor Reveals 2023 Residential, Commercial Contractors of the Year By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:15:00 -0500 Two of the best roofing contractors in the country have been honored with Roofing Contractor magazine's 2023 "Contractor of the Year" award. Full Article
cto 2023 Residential Contractor of the Year: Bone Dry Roofing By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto 2023 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Greenwood Industries By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
cto VIDEO: Bone Dry Roofing is RC’s Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Full Article
cto VIDEO: Greenwood Industries is RC’s Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:17:42 -0500 Full Article
cto Why Roofing Contractors Should Write Job Descriptions By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Job descriptions go well beyond helping you hire the right person. They can help with evaluation, overtime, and safety expectations. Full Article
cto National Hispanic Contractors Association Announces Partnership with International Roofing Expo By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:04:39 -0400 The partnership is a significant step forward in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the roofing industry while providing resources to Hispanic roofing professionals. Full Article
cto VIDEO: Roofing Contractors Partner for Training By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
cto VIDEO: The National Roofing Contractors Association addresses the impact Latino contractors have on the industry. By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The National Roofing Contractor Association’s (NRCA) Hispanic Outreach Task Force is making a big push to empower Latino roofing contractors and to tap into the trillions of dollars they represent in the U.S. economy Full Article
cto VIDEO: Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:29:31 -0400 RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney provides simple steps roofing contractors can take when it comes to protecting their company. Full Article
cto The "UnContractor": Gunner Redefines Roofing with Transparency and Technology By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Gunner is successfully shaking up the residential roofing industry with a concept rarely seen: offering customers the ability to buy their roofs online. Full Article
cto CrewCost, New Account Software for Contractors By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 CrewCost offers construction accounting software for small and mid-sized contractors, integrating job costing and time tracking to manage costs, change orders, and billing. Full Article
cto Jobber, Xero Partner to Help Contractors with Client Services By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Home services software provider Jobber has partnered with Xero, a cloud accounting platform, to sync customers, products, services, invoices, and payments. Full Article
cto JobNimbus, ABC Supply Team Up, Enhancing Solutions for Contractors By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 JobNimbus has collaborated with ABC Supply to enhance roofing contractors' material management, pricing, estimates, direct ordering, and timely notifications accessible through both JobNimbus and myABCsupply accounts. Full Article
cto Associated Builders and Contractors Releases AI Construction Technology Report By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Associated Builders and Contractors' fourth annual Construction Technology Report explores AI's impact on the construction industry; insights include a case study and resource guide to improve safety, quality, and profitability. Full Article
cto Project Profile: Contractor Selects Polyglass Underlayment During Cypress Cove Metal Roof Project By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:52:08 -0400 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. Full Article
cto Project Profile: Victorian-Style Roof Earns 2022 ARMA Gold Award By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 Black Hills Exteriors wins high praise again for preserving characteristics of Queen Anne Victorian-style home while providing unique curb appeal. Full Article
cto Ten Tips Roofing Contractors Should Know About Succession Planning By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:00:00 -0400 A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan. Full Article
cto Can You Afford to Exit Your Roofing Contractor Businesss? By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Most owners, whether their business is worth $2 million or $30 million, continue to be stuck in their business until they can clearly see the path to replace their income and maintain their lifestyles. Full Article
cto Q&A: A Look into "The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan" By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Kevin Kennedy and Joe Bazzano's first book, The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan, is a 82-page book offers a guide for roofing contractors to navigate the scary and sometimes treacherous process of exiting their business when the time is right. Full Article
cto Three Elephants in the Roofing Contractor’s Office Before the Exit By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Many baby boomer roofing contractors intuitively understand they need to plan for the exit but are consumed with the day-to-day grind and procrastinate. Full Article
cto The Contractor’s 60 Minute Exit Plan, Part 2 – How to Cash Out, Eliminate Taxes and Retire Comfortably - Part 2 By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 To ensure that your inevitable exit is a successful one - an exit that will deliver on your future financial, personal and business goals - you need an exit plan. Full Article
cto The COVID-19 Economy and the Roofing Contractor’s Exit By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 There is no perfect exit strategy for the COVID-19 crisis, but keeping these tips in mind will make planning one much smoother. Full Article
cto Management Buyout: The Most Popular Roofing Contractor Exit By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Learn the risks and rewards of planning for a management buyout to exit your contracting business Full Article
cto Contractor Fined $61K, Cited by Labor Dept. in Employee Death By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 OSHA fined a Georgia construction contractor more than $61,000 after a 54-year-old laborer died from a 19-foot fall at a Macon, Ga. warehouse; the citation was due to failures in fall protection, reporting, and other safety violations. Full Article
cto Contractor ‘Willfully’ Exposed His Children to Fall Hazard By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The Department of Labor cited S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC for endangering the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons after it was discovered the minors were working on roofs without fall protection, leading to $64,759 in penalties. Full Article
cto Washington State Deals Out Whopping $1.2M In Fines To Contractors By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Four roofing companies, including a serial offender that owes more than $4 million in fines, have received a combined total of $1.27 million in penalties from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Full Article
cto Chicago Contractor Flouts OSHA, Faces $300k-plus in New Fines By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Two federal investigations found a Chicago-area framing contractor — already owing over $100,000 in fines — continues exposing employees to deadly fall hazards without required protection, defying U.S. Department of Labor requests. Full Article
cto Oregon OSHA Says Roofing Contractor is a Serial Violator By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Oregon OSHA fined JAM Construction $103,438 for failing to protect workers from fall hazards, marking the company's third violation since April 2022. Full Article
cto Contractor Profile: Great Lakes Roofing Corp. By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Chris Lampien, president of Great Lakes Roofing, pivoted from residential homebuilding to commercial roofing during the Great Recession, ultimately purchasing and leading the company with a focus on safety, customer service, and employee experience. Full Article
cto A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Managing Heavy Loads on the Jobsite By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 How roofing contractors can manage weight loads on rooftops effectively, turning potential hazards into a smooth, successful operation. Full Article
cto Contractor Hit with $287K in Fines for Repeated Fall Hazard Exposure By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Federal inspectors fined a Chrystal Lake, Ill. Construction company $287K for exposing workers to fall hazards on three occasions in the same neighborhood, issuing eight citations for violations dating to May 2024. Full Article
cto GATX Corp. Adds Shelley Bausch to its Board of Directors By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400 Shelley J. Bausch, senior vice president of Global Industrial Coatings at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., has been elected to the board of directors of GATX Corporation, where she will also serve on the board's Audit and Governance Committees, bringing the total number of board members to nine, including eight independent directors. Full Article