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Avoiding Financial Suicide as a Roofing Contractor

Navigating tough economic times is never easy, but don’t make it harder by not being realistic about examining overhead costs.




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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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A Roofing Contractor’s Guide to Sustainability

Asphalt shingles remain America's most popular residential roofing option. Here's how to help homeowners consider sustainability when making roofing decisions.




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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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Confidence in Coatings

Economic conditions continue to provide roofing contractors with opportunities in coatings.




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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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It’s Time to Reintroduce Slide Guards

If the law of the land allowed for slide guards, I believe most contractors would comply in greater numbers than ever would with lifeline systems.




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Labor Dept. Pushes Employers to Follow Federal Safety Guidelines During Holiday Season

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to emphasize workplace safety during the holiday season and providing resources through OSHA to prevent on-the-job tragedies, especially for workers in construction, warehousing, and delivery roles. 




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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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VIDEO: Harness & Heels in Roofing

This RC Young Gun started an online forum for women in the roofing industry that continues to grow.




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VIDEO: Young Gun Liz Garza

My Roofing Crew Chief Culture Officer Liz Garza talks about her path into the roofing industry, why she fell in love with it and how she has used her talents to help her company while promoting diversity.




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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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GAF Showcases Innovations for Commercial, Residential Contractors at International Roofing Expo




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A Father’s Pride

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




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VIDEO: Roofing Contractor Q&A: One-on-One with Letitia Hanke

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.




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VIDEO: RC Contractor Chronicles: Ken Kelly, Kelly Roofing

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. 




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VIDEO: RC Contractor Chronicles: Ken Kelly, Kelly Roofing Part 2

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.




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2021 Residential Contractor of the Year: Feazel Inc.

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




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Roofing Contractor Announces 2022 Residential, Commercial Contractors 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.




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On The Edge: 2022 Residential Contractor of the Year Wedge Roofing

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




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VIDEO: Feazel Roofing’s Road to Sustainable Growth

Learn first-hand how RC’s 2021 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year prepared for, executed and maintains a path for explosive growth.




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Roofing Contractor Reveals 2023 Residential, Commercial Contractors of the Year

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




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2023 Residential Contractor of the Year: Bone Dry Roofing

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.




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VIDEO: Bone Dry Roofing is RC’s Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year




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VIDEO: Greenwood Industries is RC’s Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year




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VIDEO: OSHA Guidance on Increased Fines, Civil Penalties

Legal expert Trent Contey weighs in on OSHA's "high-gravity" enforcement, saying he suspects contractors should expect to face more cumulative citations in the future.




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VIDEO: Expect Ohio Train Derailments to Drive Regulation

If roofing contractors don’t think train derailments will have an impact on workplace safety regulations, they should think again, said Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney.




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Video: Latinos En Roofing Continues to Grow

Amparo Sancen, the principal and founder of Sancen Contracting based in Richardson, Texas, continues her mission to empower Latino contractors to run successful businesses in the roofing industry.




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VIDEO: Roofing Contractors Partner for Training




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VIDEO: The National Roofing Contractors Association addresses the impact Latino contractors have on the industry.

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




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VIDEO: Training from Within in Roofing

Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing’s Christian Madsen and Elizabeth Sanford discusses the keys to their success developing and maintaining a profitable roof service department.




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VIDEO: Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

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




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Most Popular Roofing Videos of 2023

RC examines the top videos published in 2023 to gauge what drew their interest the most.




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VIDEO: Win the Storm 2024 Has a New Direction

The 2024 Win the Storm event March 14-16 in Dallas heads in a new direction under the leadership including Josey Parks. Here’s an exclusive preview




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Researchers Offer ‘Adaptive Roof Tile’ Concept That Responds to Outside Temp., Reduces Energy Consumption

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




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VIDEO: How Google Search Changes Impact Your Business

Google has changed how its search engine operates. Are you prepared for the impact on your roofing business?




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Project Profile: Pennsylvania Community Center IMPs Provide Right Temperature

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




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VIDEO: Non-Compete Ban—Is it Constitutional?

In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses ways to reach potential and existing customers.




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Remarkable 8-year-old Saves Dad's Life Following Roof Accident

The parents of an 8-year-old Rhode Island boy call him a hero after his quick thinking saved his father, who fell and was injured while working on a roof, by calling 911 and stopping the bleeding.




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Video: Man Ejected from Truck, Lands on Roof

A Michigan man was ejected from his truck during a fiery crash in Saginaw, landing on a home's roof; he was hospitalized in critical but stable condition, with the incident still under investigation.




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A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Managing Heavy Loads on the Jobsite

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




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ARMA Announces Annual Accident Prevention Contest Winners

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association announced its annual Accident Prevention Contest winners, recognizing more than 60 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities throughout North America for their workplace safety records, particularly their low incident rates among workers.




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Roofing Industry Q&A: PIMA President Justin Koscher

PIMA President Justin Koscher discusses how polyiso can play a role in a roofing contractor’s success this year.




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Roofing Industry Q&A: Mule-Hide Products Co.

Mule-Hide Products Co. continues efforts to train and educate roofing contractors while developing innovative products.




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Young Guns Taking Strides

RC is looking for the latest crop of young roofing contractors and industry professionals under age 40 to join us in Bonita Springs for Best of Success 2024




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VIDEO: Montana Roofing Association Leaders Seek Diversity in Roofing

The 2024 president and vice president of the Montana Roofing Association share their vision of the roofing industry’s future.




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Leadership Moves: Coryell Roofing Names Ken Wells as President and GM

Coryell Roofing named Ken Wells as its new president and general manager, bringing years of leadership experience to the role, while founder Chris Coryell continues to lead growth efforts.




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VIDEO: Trent Cotney Inducted into WSRCA Hall of Fame

See who's the latest to receive the Western States Roofing Contractors Association's highest honor for their commitment to the organization and roofing industry as a whole.




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VIDEO: OSHA’s New National Emphasis Program on Heat Illness

With OSHA preparing rulemaking for heat injury prevention, now is the time to prepare your roofing company and crews to stay safe when the sun is blazing.




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VIDEO: Common Safety Hazards to Avoid in Low-Slope Roofing

Safety consultant Tammy Clark reports from a jobsite to remind roofing contractors of hazards to avoid when on a low-slope or flat roof.