Steve RutkowskiSenior Manager, Coil and ExtrusionPPG The supply chain issues impacting the roofing industry following the COVID-19 pandemic have eased and though record inflation still persists, it has started to slow. While economic uncertainty is rarely good news for roofers, there is an opportunity for contractors looking to capitalize on perceived fears of stalled capital…
With back-to-nature continuing to trend in home decor, leading roofing and building material company BP Canada is taking the concept to new heights with the launch of a line of nature-inspired, multi-toned shingles, called Signature. An industry first, the new shingles feature timeless colors, developed by BP Canada’s Chroma Color Lab, that can be blended…
I love a good roofing adventure. When my good friend Bob Pringle of Evans Roofing Company, located in Elmira, N.Y., called and invited me to join the leaders of the National Slate Association and Slate Roofing Contractors Association on a tour of slate quarries in Wales, I had to say, “of course.” Without any idea…
Given the heady merger and acquisition action happening, particularly in the residential roofing contracting space, I thought a short, “Cliffs Notes”-type article would be helpful for firm principals considering their options. It is, by design, an at-a-glance information sheet; let’s dive in. Your Roofing Exit: You will exit your company, intentionally or unintentionally. Most…
How a Roofing Contractor and Materials Producer Conquered a Large Undertaking The Kia Forum, located in the Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood, Calif., is now the only arena-sized venue in the country dedicated to music and entertainment. The iconic venue, past home to the NBA’s Lakers and the NHL’s Kings, was operating under a solid…
Roofing is once again one of the top three deadliest civilian occupations, with workplace fatalities increasing by 7.8% in 2022, according to the latest data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual “Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary,” which tracks the previous year’s fatal workplace injuries and their causes. According to the report,…
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…
The very nature of Roofing Contractor’s Top 100 list means not every roofing company can be included, so those that do join belong to an elite group made up of contractors from around the nation. Not only does the annual list highlight successful contractors in both the commercial and residential sectors, it serves as a…
Jayne RollasonNational Product ManagerPolyglass The supply chain issues impacting the roofing industry following the COVID-19 pandemic have eased and though record inflation still persists, it has started to slow. While economic uncertainty is rarely good news for roofers, there is an opportunity for contractors looking to capitalize on perceived fears of stalled capital expenditures by…
Roofing is once again one of the top three deadliest civilian occupations, with workplace fatalities increasing by 7.8% in 2022, according to the latest data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual “Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary,” which tracks the previous year’s fatal workplace injuries and their causes. According to the report,…
