The game will also restrict under-13s from being able to play, search or discover games with unrated experiences.

Read more: Roblox bans social hangouts, free-form creation for under-13s

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

Taking the time to properly train employees instead of throwing them into the deep end and expecting them to swim will help alleviate labor shortages.

German manufacturer K2 unveiled its new GreenRoof Vento mounting system for green rooftops at Intersolar Europe 2023.

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions introduces two new CRRC-rated Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing colors, Harborwood and Stirling Gray, known for their energy efficiency and durability. 

How a Fortune 500 company reduced the need for frequent roof replacements and repairs while promoting sustainability with more energy-efficient materials.

The experts at Mule-Hide Products are bridging the information gap about PVC roofing for roofing contractors in this two-part series.

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.

Jason Couto, 39, and his brothers inherited their father's company, but when the time came, all that was assumed was its half-million-dollar carry; within 15 years, Couto has helped transform that into sales exceeding $300 million annually.

New single-ply membranes for roof replacement by Viking Products offers more options to roofing contractors.

Johns Manville says its new ENRGY 3 HD cover board is 85% lighter than gypsum and offers superior R-value, strength, damage resistance, plus easier handling.

TOPWET introduces heated roof drainage systems using a self-regulating cable without needing a transformer, which prevents ice blockages and protects drain outlets.

GAF Seam Tape is a self-adhering, SBS-modified tape that seals roof deck seams, resists water intrusion, and meets ASTM D1970 standards.

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.

UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed adaptive roof tiles that reduce heating and cooling costs without electronics, using a wax motor for thermoregulation.

The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.

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.

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.

A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan.

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.

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

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.

OSHA takes its latest step to try and protect roofing contractors and other outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat. Here's what you need to know. 

The price objection is the dirty water at the mouth of the river. If you want to clean up the mouth of the river, you have to go upstream to the location of the factory dumping pollutants. You have to deal with the fishing boats that putter little drops of oil and you have to stop people from tossing in small amounts of trash up and down the banks.

Check out five things driving the solar roofing marketplace in the U.S. as Q4 2024 gets underway.

RC will unveil the 2022 Top 100 list in August, but there’s already a few interesting facts emerging that hint at how this year compares to previous lists. 

Get a very early glimpse of who submitted for RC's 2023 Top 100 List.  

As the editors sort, tabulate — and drink lots of coffee — collating Roofing Contractor magazine's 2024 Top 100 list, we couldn't wait to give readers just a few early insights and surprises ahead of its 'official' release in August.

Entering the fourth quarter, businesses seeking cost-effective health plans for 2024 should consider these three tips. 

Dave Harrison shares some observations about outsourcing in the roofing industry and offers solutions contractors may want to consider before peak season.

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.

YouTube turned 12 this week and is marking the milestone with a redesign of its desktop site.

Read more: YouTube reveals new Material Design desktop site

YouTube is producing more than half a dozen original series this year and plans to spend $100m on over 40 shows.

Read more: Another nail in TV’s coffin: YouTube to produce 7 original series this year

Ireland-based Orreco has developed a new app to help athletes optimise their performances.

Read more: Breakthrough app aims to smash taboos about training during your period

Is YouTube TV’s nemesis? Keep watching and your eyes will go square.

Read more: YouTube hits 1.5bn viewers – now it wants to own TV and VR

YouTube reveals significant upgrades across desktop and mobile app, including a sleek new logo.

Read more: It feels cinematic: YouTube rolls out a major redesign across mobile and desktop

While Netflix subscribers in Canada are getting the most bang for their buck, Danish viewers are paying through the nose.

Read more: Which countries get the most value for money out of Netflix?

Plan for both the short term and the long term.

La cuarta generación del primer SUV híbrido enchufable tiene 302 CV y 86 km de autonomía en modo eléctrico. No tiene precios todavía. Leer

La japonesa refuerza su apuesta por Europa y en 2025 llegana las primeras unidades de su 'buque insignia', el Outlander PHEV. Parte de los 39.700 euros pero hay que cumplir varias condiciones Leer

Muchos clientes no pueden recibir correos electrónicos y también se ha observado un elevado uso de memoria mientras se utiliza el servicio de mensajería Leer

El popular youtuber lanzó un reto que provocó varios casos de ahogamientos fingidos en las playas del Postiguet y San Juan Leer

[Ghanaian Times] Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the Telecel Digitech Academy at St. Cecilia RC School, Hodome in the Volta Region, to equip young students across Ghana with the essential digital skills required for the future.

[The Herald] If you have not been to Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, you have not been anywhere meaningful in the world.

[GroundUp] Heuningvlei was devastated by flooding for two consecutive years but the residents are determined to keep their town alive

[Daily Maverick] Once a popular tourism destination along Nelson Mandela Bay's beachfront, the 'Golden Mile', a hub of luxury hotels and guesthouses, has become a crime hotspot. The community is calling for decisive action, but the metro is still crafting its plan.

[Africa Check] Kenyan news outlet did not claim national assembly speaker couldn't be minister because of travel restrictions

[SAnews.gov.za] With the expected increase in visitors at the South African National Parks (SANParks) facilities during the festive season, the entity has outlined numerous interventions aimed to keep its visitors safe and to prevent the occurrence of environmental crimes.

[Daily Maverick] Next week, residents of Klawer will go to the polls in a by-election in the Matzikama Municipality. While campaigning is in full swing, the area is now gripped by an ongoing water supply issue as well as an embarrassing forensic investigation which showed the irregular appointment of the DA deputy mayor's son.