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The Tennessee legislature repealed its cool roof mandate, reigniting debate over energy efficiency and urban “heat island” effects. Critics cite industry influence, while experts advocate for policies grounded in climate science.

If you’re a prime contractor for a job, you have more to worry about than ensuring it’s done on time. Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese explains prime contractor obligations and how to mitigate safety liability.

From Captain America to country singers, these famous figures once worked on roofs before becoming household names.

Panasonic will showcase its ultra-thin, high-performance ADVANC-R insulation at AIA 2025, offering R-66 efficiency in just 0.94 inches for modern roofing challenges.

Roofing companies around the country reinforced critical safety practices regarding fall prevention during the 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event.

Roofing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S., yet more construction workers die by suicide than from job-site accidents. Industry groups are urging contractors to join them in promoting mental health.

As insurers shy away from solar-equipped roofs, FM Global introduces a new certification system for fire and hail resistance — aiming to boost coverage, safety and resilience in severe weather zones.

RC Publisher Jill Bloom says Menzel’s legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched both inside and outside the roofing industry. 

Florida roofing contractors must update their contracts following a new law that redefines cancellation rules, expands contractor responsibilities, and adds required insurance language.

Tax reforms in the recently House-passed version of the 2026 federal budget proposal offer good news for roofing contractors — if the country can weather its long-term costs.