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The International Residential Building Code (IRC) is the predominant single-family residential building code in the United States.

Roofing Contractor’s eighth annual Best of Success Conference was held at the Omni Interlocken resort in Denver Sept. 24-25. 

 Ted Swanson, president and owner of Trinity Exteriors, got his foot in the roofing industry after graduating from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., with a degree in entrepreneurship in 2001.  

In Tijuana, Mexico, orphan boys are usually cared for only until their 12th birthday.

METALCON International returned to the Chicago area this year with a new look and a new educational format that offered longer, more in-depth 3-hour sessions. 

Measuring 16,600 square feet in area and about 45 feet high with a vibrant red and gold exterior, the Elephant Barn in the Los Angeles Zoo’s new Elephants of Asia exhibit stands out as a majestic tribute to traditional Thai architecture. 

When it came time to replace the roof of the Church of Nativity, Episcopal, the building’s board of directors wasn’t the only group who had a say in what material would be chosen — the National Parks Services did too.

 In this competitive job market, it is wise to periodically evaluate your skill set and know how to demonstrate your value to current or prospective employers.  

 Growing homeowner interest in sustainable building solutions — including products and their afterlife — presents a number of business opportunities for contractors.  

 There’s a famous statistic that shows fewer than 3 percent of private businesses will make it to the third generation.