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Chris Lampien, president and principal of Great Lakes Roofing

Contractor Profile: Great Lakes Roofing Corp.

Chris Lampien, president of Great Lakes Roofing, discusses a culture of purpose with the company he loved enough to buy from its founder

Bryan Gottlieb

August 30, 2024

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Chris Lampien, president of Great Lakes Roofing, pivoted from residential homebuilding to commercial roofing during the Great Recession, ultimately purchasing and leading the company with a focus on safety, customer service, and employee experience.

JAM Construction has racked up multiple violations for putting its workers at risk of fall hazards.

Oregon Dispatch

Oregon OSHA Says Roofing Contractor is a Serial Violator

Third time Medford, Ore. roofing contractor has been cited for flouting safety regulations

Bryan Gottlieb

August 28, 2024

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Oregon OSHA fined JAM Construction $103,438 for failing to protect workers from fall hazards, marking the company's third violation since April 2022.

Contractor. construction worker team hands shaking after plan project contract at construction site, contractor, engineering, partnership, construction concept

Safety and Technology

AI is Changing how to Manage Roofing Crews Safely

AI is here and roofing contractors can use it to enhance safety, communication and risk management on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Kevin Berens

August 27, 2024

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Are you using AI to analyze project details, schedule tasks and customize safety alerts for specific roofing jobsites?

OSHA has released its proposed new heat standards.

Extreme Heat

5 Things About OSHA’s New Proposed Heat Standard

OSHA’s new heat standard would require roofing contractors and others to step up in order to protect workers in extreme heat.

Art Aisner

August 27, 2024

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OSHA takes its latest step to try and protect roofing contractors and other outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat. Here's what you need to know.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S., 2024

Lessons to be learned from the most lethal occupations

Dave Johnson

August 15, 2024

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Safety professionals in every industry should analyze the most dangerous jobs and calculate the risks their employees face.

The Great Bend Municipal Airport in Great Bend, Kan. (pictured)

Tragedy in Kansas

Teen Roofer Fatally Electrocuted on the Job, Federal Probe Launched

The death of a 16-year-old grabs the attention of state and federal officials

Bryan Gottlieb

August 15, 2024

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A 16-year-old tragically died after an aerial boom bucket he was in brushed a high-voltage line while working on a roof in Great Bend, Kan. The incident raises serious questions about child labor law enforcement and safety.

Reckless Disregard

Chicago Contractor Flouts OSHA, Faces $300k-plus in New Fines

Chicago-area framing contractor continues to expose employees to deadly fall hazards as violations multiply, federal fines reach new heights

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 8, 2024

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Two federal investigations found a Chicago-area framing contractor — already owing over $100,000 in fines — continues exposing employees to deadly fall hazards without required protection, defying U.S. Department of Labor requests.

The warehouse in West Phoenix where a 22-year-old worker was killed following the partial collapse of the roof from a sudden severe storm.

Tragedy in Phoenix

Crews Locate Body of Missing Man After Devastating Roof Collapse

Recovery effort takes three days due dangers faced by rescuers

Bryan Gottlieb

July 30, 2024

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A devastating microburst hit West Phoenix last Wednesday evening with 77 mph winds, causing a warehouse roof collapse that trapped and killed a 22-year-old worker; it took rescuers three days to locate the body using K-9s, drones, and heavy equipment.

Roofing Safety

OSHA's Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18 2024

This year's focus is on providing resources for businesses on job hazard analysis, which is becoming increasingly more important to construction firms on large jobsites.

Art Aisner

July 26, 2024

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See how roofing contractors can get involved in OSHA's 2024 Safe + Sound Week campaign.