Spokane, Wash., has made permanent a pilot project allowing roofing contractors to certify their own underlayment placement, aiming to reduce downtime, save money, and enhance efficiency.

Roofing Contractor catches up with Chris Huettig, national director of technical services with KARNAK, about the state of the coatings industry.

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in metal roofing.

CASE STUDY: To avoid disrupting production, Metal Sales Manufacturing in Rogers, Minn., needed to replace its damaged, 25-year-old trapezoidal standing seam roof without interrupting production within the facility. Roof Hugger worked with the company to make that happen.

Thanks to its sustainability and durability, metal roofing is in demand more than ever. Learn more about this popular roofing system from the experts.

A woman in Oxfordshire, England, got quite the shock after hearing a loud crash inside her house while on a work call; going to investigate, she looked up at the ceiling, “saw blue skies,” then realized a large object had smashed through the roof.

Angered by the rejection of his plan to convert a pizza takeout building into a multi-tenant residence, a builder in Southern England exacted revenge against the town’s Council Leader by erecting a gargoyle effigy on the building. 

If you couldn't be there in person, you can feel like you were part of the fun during this year's Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. Enjoy the slideshow.

Roofing contractors facing business challenges, such as lack of control, low profits, and people-related issues, could benefit from the Entrepreneurial Operating System. EOS is a framework that offers vision, traction, and team health improvements.