Tim McGraw: ‘Signing Autographs is Better Than Roofing’

In an interview conducted before the start of the Labor Day weekend, country music legend Tim McGraw told KCYE-FM radio’s Nancy Brooks that, when reflecting on nearly 30 years of success in the music business, he’s grateful to no longer worry about making ends meet. “Growing up in Louisiana, I roofed a lot,” McGraw said.

5 Things About OSHA’s New Proposed Heat Standard

Record heat continues to engulf many regions of the country, and roofers remain hard at work. In July, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released the official wording of its new heat injury and illness standard for workers in both indoor and outdoor settings. The regulatory agency began working on the guidelines in 2021 and

The Best Roofs for Summer May Not Be Green

Increasingly hot summer days throughout the country, particularly in urban areas with more pavement than greenspace, have city dwellers seeking relief; a recent study out of the University College London affirms the best bet might not be ‘green’ roofs but white ones. The research has again challenged the conventional belief that green roofs integrated with

PHOTO GALLERY: The 2023 Best of Success Conference

The 2023 Best of Success conference saw nearly 500 roofing professionals from around the country head to Frisco, Texas, for a two-day event full of networking opportunities, insights from industry experts, and of course, some fun. Attendees were treated to 17 presentations throughout the course of the event, covering a wide range of topics including

Roofing Contractor Reveals 2023 Residential, Commercial Contractors of the Year

FRISCO, Texas — Two roofing contractors considered among the best in the country have been honored with Roofing Contractor magazine’s “Contractor of the Year” award. Greenwood Industries of Worchester, Mass., was named 2023 “Commercial Contractor of the Year,” while Indianapolis, Ind.-based Bone Dry Roofing was awarded 2023 “Residential Contractor of the Year.” Each winner was selected among

Roofing Contractor’s 19th Best of Success Conference Under Way in Texas

FRISCO, Texas – Hundreds of roofing contractors and industry professionals from around the country returned to the Lone Star State today for the launch of Roofing Contractor’s 19th annual Best of Success conference at the Omni Frisco at the Star just outside Dallas. The unique, two-day conference returned to the site of the Dallas Cowboys

Best of Success 2023: Exploring Authenticity

Hundreds of roofing contractors and industry professionals from around the country returned to the Omni Frisco at the Star just outside Dallas for Roofing Contractor’s 19th annual Best of Success conference last month.  The unique, two-day conference returned to the site of the Dallas Cowboys headquarters with a lineup of speakers and special events geared