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Home » Authors » Chris Gray

Articles by Chris Gray

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Growth Strategy

VIDEO: The Roadmap to Success for Your Roofing Business

10X Roofing’s Greg Bolt shares the lessons he learned from successfully growing and selling a roofing company
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 15, 2024
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Greg Bolt of 10X Roofing shares the strategies behind growing a successful roofing company and what to keep in mind when a buyer is interested in your business.


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Roofing Safety

Washington State Deals Out Whopping $1.2M In Fines To Contractors

State's Dept. of Labor & Industries comes down hard on four contractors
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 15, 2024
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Four roofing companies, including a serial offender that owes more than $4 million in fines, have received a combined total of $1.27 million in penalties from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.


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Distributor News

Cameron Ashley Building Products Opens Second Location in California

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 12, 2024
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The Visalia location joins Cameron Ashley's Sacramento facility in the Golden State in serving customers seeking drywall, insulation, and roofing products.


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Workforce

VIDEO: Recruiting the Next Generation of Distributors

Beacon’s VP of National Accounts Greg Bloom shares insights into how distributors can support recruiting efforts
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 11, 2024
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After 42 years in the industry, Greg Bloom, vice president of national account for Beacon, is still having a ball, and invites distributors to help bring the next generation of professionals into the fold.


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Having Influence

Roofing Distributor Profile: Kurt Schwahn, Gulfeagle Supply

Executive VP of sales and operations dives into supporting his people
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 10, 2024
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Thanks to an outsider's perspective, Kurt Schwahn is helping Gulfeagle Supply and its people prosper as the company grows into the fourth-largest distributor in the country.


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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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The "UnContractor": Gunner Redefines Roofing with Transparency and Technology

Gunner Redefines Roofing with Transparency and Technology
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 8, 2024
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Gunner is successfully shaking up the residential roofing industry with a concept rarely seen: offering customers the ability to buy their roofs online.
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Roofing Technology

RC’s 2024 Technology Special Section

Take a look at the state of technology in the roofing industry in the age of AI
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 8, 2024
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Stay on top of tech trends with our 2024 Technology Special Section, featuring Q&As with experts, products and more.
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Roofing Safety

MRCA Seeks Nominees for Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 1, 2024
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Help honor a safety professional in the roofing industry by nominating them for the MRCA's 2024 Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award.


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Safety

Fire Erupts at California Roofing Supplier Warehouse

Firefighters had to request a boost to water pressure to fight three-alarm blaze
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 27, 2024
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Firefighters took on a three-alarm fire in West Oakland, Calif., for two hours as roofing materials burned inside the warehouse, causing the metal roof to collapse.


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