Roofing distributors should keep an eye on federal and state efforts to regulate warehouse quotas and safety rules that could impact material suppliers.
Construction attorney Trent Cotney outlines key tax benefits and workforce development provisions in a new federal bill, along with recent OSHA enforcement changes that offer significant relief and opportunities for contractors.
A New Jersey roofing contractor agreed to pay $155,000 in penalties after reaching a settlement agreement with the Department of Labor over fall protection violations it received in the summer of 2024.
With an intense storm season, rising heat, and economic uncertainty on the horizon, roofing contractors who prepare now will be the ones who stay ahead of the chaos.
A Maryland roofer died after falling 30 feet at a Bucks County, Pa., middle school, as OSHA probes whether required fall protections were in place at the job site.
Las multas de OSHA contra un techador de Misuri fueron anuladas después de que un juez dictaminara que los trabajadores eran contratistas independientes, no empleados, lo que subraya la importancia de las pruebas y los estándares de control.
OSHA citations against a Missouri roofer were tossed after a judge ruled crews were independent contractors, not employees — highlighting proof and control standards.
A 43-year-old construction worker died after a roof collapse during unpermitted demolition at a former Brooklyn, N.Y., steakhouse, prompting multiple city and federal investigations.
If you’re a prime contractor for a job, you have more to worry about than ensuring it’s done on time. Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese explains prime contractor obligations and how to mitigate safety liability.