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A Wilkes-Barre, Pa. roofing contractor was labeled a "severe violator" after being cited for its lack of fall protection and PPE, while an Appleton, Wis. contractor faces similar penalties for fall hazards. Both instances occurred in September 2024.

Record turnout at the National Roofing Contractors Association's Roofing Day 2025 saw industry pros lobby Congress on tax and labor reforms — amid tariffs that rattled markets and threatened to reshape the political landscape.

Doug Duncan, former president of Nations Roof Illinois, joins Roofing Corp of America as Regional President, bringing 25-plus years of industry leadership to the role.

At least 184 were killed and more than 150 injured after the roof of a packed nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a concert, claiming the lives of former MLB players and officials.

Groups like the NRCA are worried the 10,000 layoffs across multiple health-related agencies will affect the safety of roofing professionals.

President Trump's rescission of Biden-era labor requirements has reignited fierce debates over Project Labor Agreements, pension obligations, and apprenticeship mandates.

A severe ice storm hit northern Michigan, knocking out power and damaging roofs, including Roofing Contractor Publisher Jill Bloom’s small lake house. Together with Ruben Gonzalez of Ais Construction, the pair led their own relief effort to assist her neighbors. 

RAFTRx expands its insurance-claims roofing platform by acquiring Missouri-based Kingdom Krafters, boosting its Midwest footprint. 

New U.S. tariffs on imports could drive up roofing and construction costs, straining supply chains and increasing material shortages. Contractors must adapt quickly as the industry braces for impact.

ICE conducted a workplace raid at the warehouse of a roofing contractor in Washington State, arresting 37 workers for alleged immigration violations.