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Beacon purchased Roofers Mart of Southern California (pictured).
Acquisition News

Beacon Buys Roofers Mart of Southern California

Latest move expands service for commercial contractors in eastern Los Angeles region
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 12, 2024
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Beacon has acquired Roofers Mart of Southern California, strengthening its presence in the Los Angeles metro market.


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A man and a child on a roof (pictured). Image used under Creative Commons license. Photo by International Labor Organization.
Safety News

Contractor ‘Willfully’ Exposed His Children to Fall Hazard

Labor Dept. says Pennsylvania roofing contractor placed his children in ‘highly dangerous’ conditions
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 11, 2024
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The Department of Labor cited S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC for endangering the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons after it was discovered the minors were working on roofs without fall protection, leading to $64,759 in penalties.


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Sustainability News

Sheet Metal Supply to Run on 100% Solar Power

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 10, 2024
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Sheet Metal Supply announced it now operates 100% on solar power; the array designed by Verde Solutions will produce 5,780,505 kWh over 30 years. 


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Crime Blotter

Detroit Man Arrested, Ditches Cocaine onto Roof of Red Lobster

Arrest follows search warrants executed over Independence Day weekend; three suspects face felony drug charges
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 10, 2024
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A Detroit man was arrested after throwing bags of cocaine onto the roofs of Red Lobster and Texas Roadhouse while fleeing authorities in St. Clair County, Mich.; he was charged with multiple drug offenses.


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Picture of an S-5! Standing seam clamp for metal roofs.
Manufacturer News

S-5! Clamps Earn 'Florida Product' Approval

Approval is the ‘gold standard’ for high wind zones
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 9, 2024
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S-5!'s standing seam clamps earned Florida Product Approvals for High Velocity and Hurricane Zone, marking a milestone for the company.


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Diagram of wind lift (pictured).
Technical News

SPRI to Revise WD-1 Wind Design Standard

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 9, 2024
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SPRI announced plans to revise ANSI/SPRI WD-1, “Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies,” to enhance wind uplift resistance and prepare it for adoption into the International Building Code.


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A picture of the Automated Products, Inc. facility in Marshfield, Wis.
Acquisition News

US LBM Acquires Wisconsin Truss Manufacturer

Building materials distributor acquires Automated Products, Inc.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 9, 2024
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US LBM announced its purchase of Automated Products, Inc., a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of structural building components, enhancing US LBM's Midwest presence and manufacturing capabilities.  


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Manufacturer News

Holcim Building Envelope Announces New VP for Commercial Operations

Jason Loftus to help oversee Adhesives, Coatings & Sealants and Spray Foam business units
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 8, 2024
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Loftus will be responsible for customer interfacing roles, with a focus on sales, customer service, and technical service for brands such as Enverge Spray Foam and Gaco.


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OSHA fined a Georgia contractor more than $61,000 related to the death of a 54-year-old laborer in his employ.
Roofing Safety

Contractor Fined $61K, Cited by Labor Dept. in Employee Death

Laborer was removing tar and stone from metal roof panels before falling 19 feet
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 8, 2024
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OSHA fined a Georgia construction contractor more than $61,000 after a 54-year-old laborer died from a 19-foot fall at a Macon, Ga. warehouse; the citation was due to failures in fall protection, reporting, and other safety violations.



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A satellite image of Tropical Storm Beryl taken on Sunday, July 7.
Storm Season 2024

Contractors Steeled as 1M Texans Under Hurricane Threat

Officials on Sunday warned that not enough people evacuated; storm has killed 11 since last week
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 8, 2024
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Beryl, the first named storm of 2024, has caused destruction from the Caribbean to the Yucatan and is expected to make landfall on the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane Monday morning, bringing dangerous storm surge, flash flooding, and strong winds.  


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