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Safety

Roofing Has Second Highest Workplace Fatality Rate in the U.S.

Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows workplace deaths rose by 7.8% in 2022

December 21, 2023

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows roofing contractors as having one of the highest workplace fatality rates in the country, with a majority of the incidents due to falls.

Credit and Collections

VIDEO: Handling a Merry Late Payment Season

"Credit Overlord" Thea Dudley provides four ways on how to keep payments on schedule during the holidays

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 20, 2023

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If you're having trouble collecting payments during the final month of the year, "Credit Overlord" Thea Dudley has a present for you: four ways to get payments from wayward clients.

Best of Success

PHOTO GALLERY: The 2023 Best of Success Conference

Nearly 500 roofing professionals head to the Lone Star State to better their businesses

Chris Gray

December 6, 2023

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Check out some of the images we captured during the 2023 Best of Success conference, held Dec. 4-6 in Frisco, Texas.

Roofing Technology

Power Home Remodeling Named to Computerworld’s 2024 'Best Places to Work' in IT List

This is the fourth time the company has earned a spot on the tech-focused list

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 1, 2023

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Power Home Remodeling shows the breadth of career opportunities available in roofing thanks to once again earning a spot on Computerworld's list of Best Places to Work in IT.

Philanthropic News

Roofing and Perseverance in 2024

Roofing Contractor Garen Armstrong relays the importance of family, perseverance, and other things he learned while recovering from a recent heart transplant

Jill Bloom

December 1, 2023

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom talks about finding life's 'happy balance' between home and work life as the roofing industry closes a busy year and looks forward to 2024.

Help your solar customers protect their investments from storm damage

Solar Special Section

How to Prevent Severe Weather Damage to Solar Panels?

Vikki Kumar

November 16, 2023

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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.

Sustainability in Roofing

2023 Solar Roofing Special Section

Chris Gray

November 16, 2023

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Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Solar Special Section is your resource for learning about the state of the solar roofing industry, upcoming trends, products, and more.

Your Sale Options in a ‘Roofing Exit’

An overhead view of an owner’s exit options in the roofing industry

Kevin Kennedy

November 9, 2023

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Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning provides an overview of considerations for roofing company owners contemplating their exit options.

Giving Back and Giving Thanks

The synergy between the roofing industry and our nation’s veterans is strong and continues to grow

Art Aisner

November 3, 2023

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In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.

Roofing Safety

NRCA on OSHA's Proposed PPE Changes: Clarify Definitions, Enforcement

Construction associations object to vagueness of 'proper fit' guideline and enforcement

Chris Gray

November 1, 2023

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The NRCA joined other construction industry coalitions in critiquing OSHA's proposed rulemaking for PPE use, claiming it is vague and would create more burdens for employers.