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Extreme Weather

AccuWeather Forecast Predicts Busy Hurricane Season for Roofers

AccuWeather forecasts 3-5 direct storm impacts on the U.S. during Atlantic hurricane season with El Niño developing during peak.

Art Aisner

March 25, 2026

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AccuWeather hurricane forecast: A wild storm season awaits.

Unlock the Power of Spray-Applied Canister Adhesives: Proven Tips for Safer, Faster, Smarter Application

Use these field-tested tips to build stronger bonds using spray-applied canister adhesives to work efficiently and keep crews safe in roofing, and construction.

January 1, 2026

Use these field-tested tips to build stronger bonds using spray-applied canister adhesives to work efficiently and keep crews safe in roofing, and construction.

Leading Through Change: SOPREMA’s Perspective on Roofing in 2026

Challenges abound for the roofing industry, but there is hope for change and growth

Tim Kersey

December 12, 2025

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SOPREMA US CEO Tim Kersey shares his observations on what the coming year holds for the manufacturer and its customers.

Roofing Safety

Roof Safety Spotlight: AAA Roofing’s Mark McGuire

Mark McGuire’s long-term commitment to safety stands out as the MRCA’s 2025 Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Award winner.

Art Aisner

November 25, 2025

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Get a glimpse of what it takes to be a standout safety professional in today’s roofing industry.

Safety Equipment

Studson Launches HighBar-Equipped SHK-1 Helmet

New Type II safety helmet introduces first-ever buckle-free HighBar system for improved fit, hygiene, and on-the-job comfort.

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 21, 2025

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Studson has released the HighBar-Equipped SHK-1 Type II helmet, the first industrial safety helmet featuring a buckle-free, single-strap HighBar system that improves comfort, hygiene, and proper fit.

Ruben Gonzalez discusses scaffolding safety

Remoción de Asbesto en Techos Comerciales

Ruben González, dueño de Ais Construction en Michigan, explica que remover y desechar el asbesto de manera segura puede convertirse en un problema para los contratistas de techos.

Art Aisner

November 10, 2025

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RC colaborador Ruben González, dueño de Ais Construction en Michigan, está de vuelta en un sitio de trabajo de techado comercial para discutir andamiaje y remoción de asbesto.

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Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Asbestos Mitigation on Commercial Roofs

RC safety expert Tammy Clark explains that safely removing and disposing of asbestos can become a problem for roofing contractors

October 31, 2025

Safety expert Tammy Clark is back on a commercial roofing jobsite to highlight ways roofing contractors can stay safe working on asbestos mitigation.

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

OUCH! On the Roof

Safety challenges on the rooftop are sometimes unseen and unexpected. Are you ready?

Jill Bloom

October 23, 2025

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Even with detailed safety protocols, roofing contractors face surprises—from insects to wildlife—that demand preparation and clear emergency plans.

Inside NCPI's First White Paper: Rethinking OSHA for Safer Jobs

Best of Success

White Paper Calls for OSHA Safety Changes

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney discusses a new white paper on OSHA’s multi-employer doctrine, and how changes can improve safety.

October 15, 2025

RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for roofing contractors.

American Eagle Roofing on Building a Safety Culture

Even if you have the best safety plan in place, not having buy-in from crews renders it null.

Chris Gray

October 14, 2025

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Even if you have the best safety plan in place, not having buy-in from crews renders it null. Ariel Giannone, chief operations officer of American Eagle Roofing, shares ideas on how to build safety into company culture.