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Articles by Chris Gray

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Construction Employment Analysis

ABC: Construction Hiring Remains Low in June 2025

Unemployment remains low, but federal policies continue to affect hiring
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 30, 2025
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The latest job numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show slowed hiring in June, with companies laying off workers at a historically slow pace and remaining sluggish about hiring.


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Crime Blotter

Minnesota Contractor Jailed for Fraud After Deceiving Customers

Complaints allege he defrauded $240,000 from customers, sold a company vehicle to by a Corvette, and told employees to lie to customers
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 29, 2025
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The owner of Oberg Roofing and Restoration is behind bars after law enforcement issued a warrant for his arrest. He is accused of defrauding his customers, and new details allege he mishandled company finances and assets.


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Giving Back

Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry

Catch up on recent news of roofers making a positive impact
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 25, 2025
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In a time of industry challenges, roofing contractors across the U.S. are stepping up — giving back, righting wrongs, and proving the impact of doing good work.


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Manufacturer News

U.S. Asphalt Roofing Shipments Decline as Canada Experiences 24% Growth

The data suggests ongoing challenges in the U.S. construction and renovation markets
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Tanja Kern
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 24, 2025
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U.S. asphalt shingle shipments fell 4.3% in Q2 2025 while Canada surged 24% year-to-date, revealing divergent North American roofing markets amid construction challenges.


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Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Announces New Presidents of Roofing, Insulation

Nico Del Monaco to succeed Gunner Smith as OC's roofing president
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 22, 2025
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Owens Corning has appointed Nico Del Monaco, formerly president of insulation, to succeed Gunner Smith as the company's president of roofing.


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Roofing Safety

Labor Department, NJ Contractor Reach Settlement Over Fall Violations

Company received four willful and seven serious violations stemming from two worksites
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 22, 2025
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A New Jersey roofing contractor agreed to pay $155,000 in penalties after reaching a settlement agreement with the Department of Labor over fall protection violations it received in the summer of 2024.


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Immigration

Gallup Poll Shows Americans View Immigration More Favorably

Attitude shift toward immigration could lead to policy improvements benefiting roofing
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 22, 2025
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As public support for immigration grows, shifting attitudes could lead to reforms that help solve the roofing industry’s labor shortage.


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Techos y Mas

Abejas atacan a techadores en Arizona, matando a 1, hospitalizando a 2

Un hombre ha muerto y dos están hospitalizados tras encontrarse con una agresiva colonia de abejas mientras trabajaban en el techo de un centro de vivienda para personas mayores.
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 21, 2025
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Las caídas de altura no son los únicos peligros que enfrentan los contratistas de techos en el trabajo.


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Roofing Safety

Bees Attack Roofers at Arizona Senior Center, Killing 1, Hospitalizing 2

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 16, 2025
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A man is dead and two are hospitalized after encountering an aggressive colony of bees while working on the roof of a senior living center in Arizona.


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Legislation Analysis

How the Big Beautiful Bill Affects Roofing

Roofing companies will enjoy tax breaks but see losses in labor and clean energy projects
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 16, 2025
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Trump’s new budget law brings permanent tax relief for roofing firms but cuts energy credits and boosts immigration enforcement, sparking industry concern.


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