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Rooftop walkway and guardrail mounted with S-5! standing seam clamps
Safety Equipment

How to Improve Fall Protection Safety on Metal Roofs

Falls remain the leading cause of construction fatalities, making OSHA-compliant fall protection systems essential for contractors working on metal roofs
Rob Haddock, founder of S-5!
Rob Haddock
June 26, 2026
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Falls remain the leading cause of construction fatalities, making OSHA-compliant fall protection systems essential for contractors working on metal roofs.


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Roofing Contractor Retention Starts with the Right Equipment

Equipment design, operator comfort, and training can help roofing companies address labor challenges.
Greg Sneek is Product Manager for articulating cranes at PALFINGER North America
Greg Sneek
Jason Gaydos is Product Manager for truck-mounted forklifts at PALFINGER North America
Jason Gaydos
June 18, 2026
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Equipment design, operator comfort, and training can help roofing companies address labor challenges.


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Roofers installing DexCell coverboards

How Commercial Roofing Systems Deliver Performance

On paper is one thing, but on the rooftop, the roofing system matters more than just the sum of all its parts.
Warren Barber is senior manager, Gypsum and Specialty Systems/DEXcell for National Gypsum Company
Warren Barber
June 17, 2026
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Rooftops have specs, but that’s not how roofs experience the real world.
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Data and Roof Inspection
Roofing Technology

How Data Solves the Hidden Challenges of Rooftop Inspections

The difference between a safe rooftop inspection and a risky one comes down to preparation.
Jack Rubinger headshot
Jack Rubinger
June 17, 2026
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The Smartest Roof Inspections Start Before Anyone Leaves the Ground.


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James Keithley of Conner Roofing

Leadership on the Jobsite Keeps Roofing Projects Moving

How Production Manager James Keithley Drives Operational Excellence at Conner Roofing
Cathy Conner is COO of Conner Roofing LLC in St. Louis, Missouri
Cathy Conner
June 16, 2026
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Careful planning, clear communication and a commitment to operational discipline help ensure that roofing projects remain on schedule.


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A metal roof

How to Sell Metal Roofing to Homeowners

Winning homeowner confidence by leading with value and long-term solutions.
June 15, 2026
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Experts say lead with value, build trust, and win the sale with metal roofing.
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Roof Ventilation

Why Are Ridge Vents Popular with Roofers?

Roofing contractors are asking if there are maximum building widths and rafter run limitations.
Paul Scelsi
June 12, 2026
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Roofers commonly ask if a structure can be too wide to neutralize ridge-vent effectiveness.


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Roofing Safety

Roofing Industry Lacks First Step Safety Standards

Recent fatal incidents show roofers are walking onto unknown roofs without defined safety protocols, often with deadly consequences.
Daniel James is Vice President of STC Safety & Risk Management in Frisco, Texas.
Daniel James
May 1, 2026
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While fall protection on active job sites has improved, the most dangerous moment may come earlier, during first access. 


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Guest Column

Basu: High Rates, Costs Challenge Construction Growth

Economist highlights inflation, rates and sector divides
Fiona Maguire O'Shea, a staff wrter for METALCON.
Fiona Maguire-O'Shea
April 28, 2026
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Strong demand in data centers and infrastructure contrasts with weak office and multifamily markets as financing pressures persist.


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Roofing Operations

9 Tips to Optimize Roofing Operations

Enhancing performance is about stacking small, consistent improvements
Sean Moriarty is the CEO of Tectum Roofing
Sean Moriarty
April 22, 2026
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Stacking small, consistent improvements that save time and reduce costs will deliver superior results.


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