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2025 Commercial Roofing Trends

Digital Spotlight

December 5, 2025

Roofing contractors from around the country shared insights about the year they had and expectations for the future with our annual roofing survey.

Roofing Safety

OSHA's Top 10 Most Cited Violations of 2025

Chris Gray

December 1, 2025

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OSHA revealed its top 10 most cited violations for 2025. As in past years, falls — the most common type of incident in roofing — claimed two spots on the list.

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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.

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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.

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.

Ruben Gonzalez discusses scaffolding safety

Remoción de Asbesto en Techos Comerciales

Ruben González, dueño de Ais Construction en Michigan, explica que remover y desechar el asbesto de manera segura puede convertirse en un problema para los contratistas de techos.

Art Aisner

November 10, 2025

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RC colaborador Ruben González, dueño de Ais Construction en Michigan, está de vuelta en un sitio de trabajo de techado comercial para discutir andamiaje y remoción de asbesto.

Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Scaffolding Safety for Low-Slope Roofing

RC safety experts explain why having safe, regularly inspected scaffolding is essential for rooftop safety on low slope roofing projects.

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Art Aisner

November 5, 2025

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Safety experts Tammy Clark and John D’Annunzio, head out to a commercial roofing jobsite to highlight ways roofing contractors can stay safe.

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VIDEO: Asbestos Mitigation on Commercial Roofs

RC safety expert Tammy Clark explains that safely removing and disposing of asbestos can become a problem for roofing contractors

October 31, 2025

Safety expert Tammy Clark is back on a commercial roofing jobsite to highlight ways roofing contractors can stay safe working on asbestos mitigation.

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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.