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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…

Are Blanket Safety Rules for Roofers a Good Idea?

May 28, 2024Facilitate Administratorboth, career, I’ve, industry, many, negative, observed, positive, Throughout, trends

Throughout my career, I’ve observed many industry trends, both positive and negative. Recently, I’ve noticed a concerning trend among general contractors taking a blanket, one-size-fits-all approach to controlling health, safety, and compliance concerns on their projects. While this may seem like a good idea to ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, this approach has…