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Roofing Safety

OSHA's Top 10 Most Cited Violations of 2025

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

December 1, 2025

OSHA revealed its top 10 most cited violations for 2025. As in past years, falls — the most common type of incident in roofing — claimed two spots on the list.

Case Study

Century-Old Austin Building Restored by Western Contractors

Complex waterproofing, roofing and masonry repairs bring new life to a downtown landmark.

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 28, 2025

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From crumbling brick to unexpected gypsum board, Western’s Austin crew navigated surprises and tight access to deliver a complete façade and roof restoration.

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Roofing Safety

Construction Safety Week 2026 Scheduled for May 4-8

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 28, 2025

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Construction Safety Week will take place in May 2026, and will focus on the complex, high energy hazards crews face when on the job.

Sustainability News

Partnerships Power Growth in Shingle Recycling

Contractors, manufacturers, and recyclers must align to unlock viable end markets and accelerate asphalt shingle reuse.

Tanja Kern

November 25, 2025

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At ARMA’s Roofing Recycling Forum, leaders emphasized that industry-wide collaboration—especially contractor engagement—is essential to growing recycling infrastructure and meeting sustainability goals.

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Economics

U.S. Construction Materials Prices Rise 3.5% as Contractor Backlog Declines

ABC report shows higher construction input costs and weakening contractor confidence in October as backlog hits lowest level since May

Bryan Gottlieb

November 25, 2025

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Contractors face rising materials costs and shifting market signals as new ABC data point to softening backlog and confidence heading into 2026.

Distributor News

Roofr, ABC Supply Launch Integrated Measurement Reports

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 25, 2025

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Roofr and ABC Supply are teaming up to provide a more seamless process to ABC Supply associates and their customers to order Roofr Measurement Reports with new integration into myABCsupply.

Scholarships

Roofing Alliance Opens 2026–27 Kruger Scholarships

Applications now being accepted for university and CTE roofing scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 25, 2025

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The Roofing Alliance’s Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program offers $5,000 accredited university and $2,000 CTE awards for roofing industry employees, their families, and eligible students. Apply online by 3 p.m. CST on Jan. 30, 2026, through Scholarship America.

Skilled Trades

Team Rubicon Graduates First Skilled-Trades Cohort

Veteran-led nonprofit marks milestone as its new Workforce Development Program trains workers in resilient, disaster-ready construction.

Tanja Kern

November 24, 2025

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Team Rubicon and the Home Builders Institute’s BuildStrong Academy have graduated the first class from a new tuition-free skilled-trades program designed to strengthen communities before and after disasters.

Workers with Bachman’s Roofing in Pennsylvania install a new roof for a breast cancer survivor in October.

Giving Back

Thankful and Giving: How the Roofing Industry Stepped Up in 2025

From donations of free roofs to school supplies, roofing companies gave back in a challenging year

Chris Gray

November 24, 2025

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Amid a challenging year, roofing companies nationwide proved that compassion is second nature through donating roofs, supplies, and time to help families, veterans, and communities in need.

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Giving Back

Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (Nov. 24, 2025)

Chris Gray

November 24, 2025

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Looking for some heartwarming news as the weather grows cold? Check out our latest roundup of roofing contractors supporting veterans and their communities.