Inc. magazine published its annual Inc. 5000 list, and just like in past years, dozens of roofing contractors are being recognized for their exceptional growth. In its 43rd edition, the Inc. 5000 list ranks the fastest-growing companies in the United States. The rankings are based on three years of annual growth. To qualify, a company…
An eye-opening report published by The Hanover Insurance Group showed that between February 2023 and 2024, more than half of U.S. homeowners did not check their roofs for issues, among other household maintenance concerns. The report shows that, in the aggregate, less than 40% of survey respondents nationwide reported checking for roof issues, including damaged…
With an editorial mandate to be the roofing industry’s go-to resource — its ‘magazine of record,’ if you will — The Roofing Alliance welcomed its newest member in a Facebook announcement last week: Roofing Contractor magazine, based in suburban Detroit, joined the nonprofit at the Service Provider level; RC is the foundation’s 199th member. “The…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry” last week, highlighting recommendations industry leaders can follow to combat harassment in the industry. The document outlines key practices to prevent and address harassment in the construction industry, including committed leadership, accountability, comprehensive policies, accessible complaint procedures, and tailored training.…
Public Service and Procurement Canada, the government’s media relations department, published yesterday that Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos announced new federal prompt payment legislation that came into effect on Dec. 9. The legislation addresses long-standing construction industry concerns, the minister’s office said, including the timeliness of payments, protecting vital construction jobs and…
A research paper published on Tuesday in the academic journal Device offers an alluring prospect to the roofing industry: an adaptive roof tile, which, when deployed in arrays on roofs, can lower heating bills in winter and cooling bills in summer without the need for electronics. The paper’s authors, UC Santa Barbara researchers Charlie Xiao,…
