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Roofing Safety

New York Contractor Loses OSHA Appeal, Ordered to Pay $16k Fine

Two safety citations upheld while a fall protection method citation was vacated

October 28, 2024

After losing on appeal, a roofing company in New York State is being ordered to pay $16,782 in penalties for two serious fall protection and ladder safety violations stemming from an April 2022 investigation.

Metal Roofing

VIDEO: METALCON 2024 Preview with Judy Geller

VP of METALCON highlights main attractions to check out, including a keynote speaker's return due to popular demand

Chris Gray

October 24, 2024

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Going strong since 1991, METALCON is continuing the tradition of keeping contractors, distributors and more in the know about all things metal construction and design.

Low-Slope Roofing

SPRI Releases Updated ADT-1 Test Standard for Roofing Adhesive

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2024

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The updated standard will contribute to the reliability and safety of roofing systems by accurately evaluating the tensile resistance and failure loads of adhesives and board stock.

Beacon Building Products presented the 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year Award to Brooke Laizure

Standing Out in a Storm

Contractor Q&A: Brooke Laizure

Whirlwind Roofing and Construction’s Brooke Laizure has grown up quickly in Oklahoma’s volatile roofing market

Art Aisner

October 21, 2024

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Catch up with Beacon's 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year, Brooke Laizure, and get a glimpse into her pathway to success in roofing, and where she's heading next.

Workforce

Tremco's Rising Stars Program Gains Education Partner in North Carolina

Program helps underrepresented youth find opportunities in construction industry

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 21, 2024

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The Rising Stars Program empowers the next generation of underrepresented youth aged 16-24 by providing opportunities for sustainable careers in construction, including solar panel installation and roofing.

How to Expand Your Roofing Business by Adding Solar

Roofing contractors looking to add solar installations to their service offerings may not realize they’re already halfway there.

Aaron Robbins

October 21, 2024

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Aaron Robbins of QuickBOLT says the benefits of adding solar installations to a roofer’s repertoire are already within reach.

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Giving Back

GAF Valdosta Provides Meals to Support Hurricane Helene and Milton Victims

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 18, 2024

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GAF volunteers recently helped provide tens of thousands of meals to people in communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Manufacturer News

SOPREMA Unveils New Headquarters in Wadsworth, Ohio

Attendees treated to tour of the facility addition, showcasing SOPREMA's products and sustainable building practices

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 16, 2024

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SOPREMA held a grand opening of its new headquarters, which features numerous co-friendly features that speak to the company's push for sustainable products and practices.

Giving Back

CertainTeed Partners with Susan G. Komen to Battle Breast Cancer

Manufacturer will donate percentage of sales of GlasRoc sheathing to Susan G. Komen

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 15, 2024

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CertainTeed will donate a percentage of its sales from each of its co-branded GlasRoc Sheathing boards to the Susan G. Komen organization from October 2024 to October 2025.