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Roofing Anniversary

BILCO Celebrates 100th Anniversary

The access solutions provider is poised for substantial growth under Quanex in its 100th year in business.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 16, 2026

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Celebrate BILCO's 100 years of demonstrating innovation and engineering excellence.

Roofing Safety

New Study Shows Safety Challenges in Construction

The ASSP and J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights surveyed 700 construction professionals

Art Aisner

December 31, 2025

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New joint research sheds light on changing safety landscape in construction.

IRE 2026

Stay Ahead on Safety at IRE 2026

Rooftop safety will have a strong presence on the show floor, in educational sessions, and during demo clinics in Las Vegas, Jan. 20-22.

Art Aisner

December 30, 2025

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Get serious about safety at the 2026 International Roofing Expo by exploring the latest innovations in products and safety programs, Jan. 20-22 in Las Vegas.

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Roofing Safety

Construction Safety Week 2026 Scheduled for May 4-8

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 28, 2025

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Construction Safety Week will take place in May 2026, and will focus on the complex, high energy hazards crews face when on the job.

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.

Noticias de Tecnología

Gafas inteligentes con IA agilizan inspecciones

Nuevas gafas inteligentes incorporan captura de datos por voz y actualizaciones de trabajos en tiempo real para el techado y otros oficios especializados.

Tanja Kern

November 12, 2025

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Nuevas gafas inteligentes incorporan captura de datos por voz y actualizaciones de trabajos en tiempo real para el techado y otros oficios especializados.

Technology News

Can AI Smart Glasses Make Roof Inspections Safer, Faster?

New smart glasses brings voice-controlled data capture and real-time job updates to roofing and other skilled trades

Tanja Kern

November 12, 2025

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A new AI-enabled smart eyewear system lets field technicians document work, run checklists, and share job updates using voice commands.

Roofing Safety

MRCA Issues 2025 Safety Awards

Two dozen roofing companies and multiple people were honored for their commitment to safety at the MRCA Expo.

Art Aisner

October 30, 2025

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The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association recently announced the winners of its annual company and personal safety awards. Check out who they honored.

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Roofing Safety

Illinois Firefighters Rescue Injured Roofer from Rooftop

Chris Gray

October 30, 2025

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After sustaining an injury that prevented him from descending from the roof, a roofing contractor in Illinois welcomed assistance from the local fire department and its ladder truck.