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Editor's Note discussing Roofing Contractor magazine's new Safety Advisor eNewsletter (man on roof in harness pictured).

Metal Shows its Mettle

The Maui wildfires and other recent extreme weather events shine a spotlight on metal roofing; are contractors ready to make the case?
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 6, 2023
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The Maui wildfires and other recent extreme weather events shine a spotlight on metal roofing; are contractors ready to make the case?
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Technology Collaboration

Contractor Pro Tip: Leave Installing and Disconnecting Lightning Protection to Specialists

Systems are highly specialized and the potential for damage — or worse — isn’t worth the risk
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Jennifer Morgan
September 20, 2023
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Roofers face enough challenges; the importance of involving specialists for lightning protection systems to meet strict standards — and avoid potential issues with dissimilar metals and corrosion — is crucial for compliance.


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An Independent Contractor

Reversing Course … Again

The National Labor Relations Board Counters Precedent with New Ruling on Classification of Independent Contractors
Philip Siegel
September 15, 2023
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The National Labor Relations Board Counters Precedent with New Ruling on Classification of Independent Contractors
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The Beauty of Second Chances

How fortunate we are to be a part of an industry comprised of generosity, grace and a commitment to the common good
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
September 1, 2023
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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on the impact NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has had on unifying the roofing industry.


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Editor's Note discussing Roofing Contractor magazine's new Safety Advisor eNewsletter (man on roof in harness pictured).

The Joy of Top 100

High interest in this year’s Top 100 List is consistent with the notion that business operations are starting to resemble pre-pandemic levels despite some economic uncertainty.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
August 4, 2023
2 Comments
High interest in this year’s Top 100 List is consistent with the notion that business operations are starting to resemble pre-pandemic levels despite some economic uncertainty.
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Editor's Note discussing Roofing Contractor magazine's new Safety Advisor eNewsletter (man on roof in harness pictured).
EDITOR'S NOTE

Technology Takes a Turn

Think you know artificial intelligence when you read it? Maybe think again.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
July 7, 2023
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A workflow chart

Technology Selection in Business: An Argument for Process Workflow Maps

Ryan Resides
Ryan Resides
July 5, 2023
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Roofing companies struggling to find the right technology to help their organization grow should use workflow maps to determine what products suit their needs, says Ryan Resides of Division 7 Roofing.


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It’s Time for a Breakthrough

Escaping the entrepreneur’s trap
Jim Johnson
June 26, 2023
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Escaping the entrepreneur’s trap
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Employment Law Dispatch

Contractor Forced to Pay More Than $360K in Damages and Back Wages

Does an employer have an obligation to pay for work “prep”?
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
June 12, 2023
One Comment

Labor law can be confusing and may lead a company into unintentional non-compliance. Work “prep” time, like training,  is technically considered "work" by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.



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Energy-Efficient Roof Replacements

The Keys to Energy Savings and Decarbonizing the Built Environment
Justin Koscher, president of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA)
Justin Koscher
May 22, 2023
One Comment
Roof replacements on commercial buildings will become a valuable compliance option as building performance requirements and other new policies are adopted to achieve energy savings.
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