The Garland Company, Inc., the Cleveland-based roofing and building envelope manufacturer, has introduced a smog-reducing cool roofing granule called StressPly Legacy FR Mineral. “We are ecstatic to lead the industry, yet again, in innovation and sustainability,” said Matt McDermott, president of Garland’s U.S. roofing division. “It is crucial that any addition to our StressPly product…
Action Roofing Services, a member of the Peak Roofing Partners Family of Companies, announced its partnership with the Miami Dolphins. This partnership includes game-day branding and promotional opportunities for Action Roofing Services at Hard Rock Stadium. The partnership aligns with a shared mission of supporting the local community. Action Roofing Services and the Miami Dolphins,…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently unveiled an online tool giving roofing contractors and others the ability to search its severe injury report database and view trends related to workplace injuries occurring in states covered by federal OSHA. The Severe Injury Report…
RoofCON is just around the corner, Oct. 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, and offers roofing contractors a slew of educational and training sessions, inspiring speakers and exciting networking opportunities. “We’re keeping those things the same and doing a couple things for better for the vendors and attendees,” said RoofCON President Diego Dante…
Let’s be real here: corner spaces in kitchens can be tricky. Often overlooked, these spaces can become dead zones where functionality is sacrificed for design. The challenge is in transforming these awkward nooks into practical and accessible storage areas that enhance the kitchen’s overall efficiency. Lucky for you, our team of designers has tons of tips to share to maximize your corner kitchen cabinets. Let’s dig in!
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The metal-centric trade show and conference METALCON is hosting a series of insightful roundtable discussions, each facilitated by an expert member of the Metal Construction Association at 3 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 31 at The Exchange area in the exhibit hall. Participants will gain valuable insights and collaborate on innovative solutions in these topic-driven small group…
The Directory of Roof Assemblies (DORA), a free comprehensive and user-friendly web application database for roofing systems, announces a clarifying update in its structural language. Transitioning from the term “listings” to “assemblies” within all languages in the platform, this change emphasizes DORA’s commitment to presenting only third-party tested and approved roofing components, further enhancing clarity…
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. announced that Matthew Rehlander, senior director of EHS, fleet and risk management with National OnDemand, Inc., is the 2024 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Award winner. Harry Crabtree, chief risk officer with Paladin Capital, Inc., placed second, and Bart Miller, director of EH&S with Mt.…
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and Beacon Exit Planning are teaming up to educate roofing contractors about the business-succession process Dec. 12-13 in Phoenix. The two-day “Understanding Your Exit Options” seminar, offers an in-depth look into how roofing contractors should approach the exit planning and succession process. Former roofing contractor and Beacon Exit Planning…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded $12.7 million to 102 nonprofits nationwide to fund education and training initiatives designed to create safer workplaces. Administered by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) funds from the Susan Harwood Training Grants Program will support the delivery of training and education on hazard awareness, avoidance and controls,…
