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S-5! earned the MBMA Safety Award for zero recordable incidents at its Iowa Park, Texas, plant in 2024 — its fourth win — honoring its commitment to workplace safety.

Owens Corning deepens its partnership with ISN to enhance contractor training, boost safety, and streamline compliance across its global operations.

Severe storms this month, including tornadoes, hail, and high winds, have slammed roofs across the U.S., pushing claims, costs and contractor demand beyond historical norms.

A new study shows FORTIFIED homes in Alabama had up to 76% fewer claims during Hurricane Sally, proving the value of resilient roofing amid rising storm risks and material costs.

J. J. Keller launches a new onsite training service to boost construction safety and compliance with OSHA and DOT standards through tailored, hands-on instruction.

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries says a contractor's claim that a safety rope broke and resulted in a worker's injuries doesn't coincide with the evidence.

Two cousins from El Salvador were electrocuted while roofing a Camp Springs, Md., church after falling onto power lines. Local authorities, OSHA and PEPCO, the local power company, are investigating the incident.

ABC encourages the construction industry to transform the status quo and view all incidents as preventable, pointing to eight years of data demonstrating how making safety a priority can save lives.

As climate threats escalate, experts at METALCON warn that outdated codes and weak materials won’t cut it — metal construction must lead the resilience movement.

A Missouri roofing contractor faces $290K in fines after an 18-year-old worker died from falling 22 feet while working on a commercial roof. Legal expert Trent Cotney shares what contractors should do in the event of a tragic accident.