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VIDEO: What to Expect with a New Trump Administration

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, offers pros and cons to a second Trump Administration for the construction trades.

December 23, 2024

In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the Trump Administration’s economic plans and the potential impact on the construction trades.

Roofing Safety

Roofing Remains a Top 3 Deadliest Occupation in the U.S.

Falls, slips and trips caused the majority of fatalities in roofing

Chris Gray

December 23, 2024

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The number of workplace fatalities in roofing increased in 2023, with the majority of incidents caused by a fall, slip or trip, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

International Roofing Expo 2025

VIDEO: IRE 2025 Early Preview

The International Roofing Expo returns to San Antonio Feb. 19-21, and RC offers readers a sneak peek into what’s in store for attendees returning to “Alamo City.”

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

December 19, 2024

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Get a glimpse of what’s ahead for roofing contractors and other industry professionals heading back to San Antonio for the 2025 International Roofing Expo Feb. 19-21, in this exclusive video.

Roofing contractors are fighting with Iowa’s Insurance Division over a law preventing them from negotiating with insurance companies on the behalf of homeowners.

Regulatory

Iowa Targets Roofing Contractors, What You Need to Know

Roofing companies operating in The Hawkeye State feel the gaze of the Iowa Insurance Division

Bryan Gottlieb

December 19, 2024

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Iowa is intensifying enforcement against roofing contractors negotiating insurance claims and ensnaring contractors into legal jeopardy; the industry is pushing back.

Jill Bloom introduces the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) at the 2024 Best of Success Conference

Roofing Events

PHOTO GALLERY: The 2024 Best of Success Conference

More than 500 attendees enjoyed the 20th annual conference, held Dec. 4-6 in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Chris Gray

December 19, 2024

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Catch a few familiar faces in our photo gallery featuring fun moments from the 20th annual Best of Success conference.

Year in Review

Most Popular Roofing Contractor Articles In 2024

You had much to read this year and these pieces rose to the top

Bryan Gottlieb

December 18, 2024

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The most popular articles from Roofing Contractor magazine in 2024.

Roofing Events

News and Notes from the Western Roofing Expo 2024

The Western Roofing Contractors Association builds off the momentum of last year’s record turnout in Las Vegas.

Art Aisner

December 17, 2024

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The 2024 Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas set attendance records with over 4,500 professionals, featuring keynote speaker Anthony Robles, scholarships, Spanish resources, and roofing contests.

Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Decoding the Exemption Clause: When You Need This

Sometimes a roofing contractor needs to argue for exemptions when protocols create infeasibility issues

Chris Gray

Tammy Clark

December 16, 2024

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Safety guidelines are there to keep workers safe but might create greater risks when applied to different trades. Safety expert Tammy Clark helps lay out when to advocate for safety with general contractors using exemption clauses.