By practicing situational awareness every day, contractors can keep themselves and others safe while on the job.

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.

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. 

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!

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Despite roots that run more than a century deep, Sutter Roofing is fueled by a “never-settle” attitude.

Feazel Inc.’s continuous investment in people and technology lead to sustained success.

Enter your company for the chance to earn a spot on the Top 100 list or become a 2022 Contractor 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Job descriptions go well beyond helping you hire the right person. They can help with evaluation, overtime, and safety expectations.

The partnership is a significant step forward in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the roofing industry while providing resources to Hispanic roofing professionals.

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

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney provides simple steps roofing contractors can take when it comes to protecting their company.

Gunner is successfully shaking up the residential roofing industry with a concept rarely seen: offering customers the ability to buy their roofs online.

CrewCost offers construction accounting software for small and mid-sized contractors, integrating job costing and time tracking to manage costs, change orders, and billing.  

Home services software provider Jobber has partnered with Xero, a cloud accounting platform, to sync customers, products, services, invoices, and payments. 

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.

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.

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.

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

A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There is no perfect exit strategy for the COVID-19 crisis, but keeping these tips in mind will make planning one much smoother.

Learn the risks and rewards of planning for a management buyout to exit your contracting business

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

How roofing contractors can manage weight loads on rooftops effectively, turning potential hazards into a smooth, successful operation. 

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.

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.