Chris Gray is the editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He has worked in the fields of journalism and copywriting for nearly 20 years, ranging from local print newspapers to the multi-media promotion of international artists.
While the coatings market has slowly gained popularity in the roofing industry, the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the need for sustainable roofing and for roofing companies to diversify. Coatings offers roofing professionals solutions in both areas.
A new rule from the Department of Labor will require employers with 100 or more employees to vaccinate their workforce against COVID-19 or submit regular tests.
An already-strained supply chain is making recovery from Hurricane Ida difficult, and roofing contractors expect material shortages are only going to worsen.
Following the acquisition, the CENTRIA and Metl-Span brands are now a part of the newly created Insulated Panel Group, which also includes the company's existing IMP brand, TrueCore.
The Western States Roofing Contractors Association is providing free education passes to the earliest registrants that sign up for its 2021 Western Roofing Expo.
Although roofing contractors are dealing with supply shortages and the ongoing pandemic, they're not letting either stop them from supporting their communities in these tough times.
A survey of Construction Dive readers shows vaccine hesitancy still remains in the construction industry, though concerns for safety among vaccinated workers is increasing.