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…
A tragic accident on Tuesday at the Great Bend Municipal Airport in Barton County, Kan., claimed the life of a 16-year-old who was working on a roof with a second man when the aerial boom bucket they were using made contact with a high-voltage power line. According to the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel…
The Let’s Build Construction Camp (LBCC) for Girls returned to the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center for its third year this summer. This free, week-long day camp for girls ages 12-17 teaches practical skills in the building trades through hands-on projects, field trips, games, live workshops, and interactive discussions. With support from local unions,…
Gary Harvey, CEO and president of Marin County, Calif.-based Wedge Roofing, was recently elected an executive board member of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance, or SPFA, a trade group representing the spray foam roofing industry. In a July 19 news release, Wedge Roofing said Harvey’s appointment reflects “his expertise and leadership in the roofing industry…
