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Articles by Chris Gray

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Immigration

E-Verify Gaps Put Roofing Contractors at Risk of Immigration Violations

Conflicting statements from DHS about verification program highlight system weaknesses
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 29, 2025
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Roofing contractors relying on E-Verify may still face risks. Recent DHS comments indicate the system isn’t foolproof, leaving employers responsible for verifying worker eligibility.


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Roofing Distributors

Distributor Profile: Jeff Muratori, Division 7 Supply

NEMEON’s new chairman brings decades of real-world experience to the cooperative
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 27, 2025
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Jeff Muratori, owner of Georgia-based Division 7 Supply and NEMEON's new chairman, shares how hands-on leadership and a people-first approach fuels growth in roofing distribution.


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Giving Back

Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (Aug. 25, 2025)

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 25, 2025
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Roofing contractors did their part to give back to their communities in August, from donating school supplies to helping the victims of roofing scams.


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Roofing Accolades

40 Roofing Contractors Make 2025 Inc. 5000 List

Construction revenue had a 163% median growth rate from 2021 to 2024
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 22, 2025
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From 20 first-time entrants to returning companies that also earned spots on the 2025 Top 100 list, discover which roofing contractors made the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.


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Acquisition News

Lowe's to Purchase Foundation Building Materials for $8.8B

FBM's network consists of 370 locations in the U.S. and Canada, serving 40,000 Pro customers
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 20, 2025
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Lowe's is boosting its Pro ecosystem with the acquisition of Foundation Building Materials Inc., a distributor of interior building products, for $8.8 billion.


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Quarterly Report

Home Depot Reports Steady Q2 Sales Despite Economic Uncertainty

After SRS Distribution acquisition, company's next big swing of acquiring GMS could similarly pay off
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 19, 2025
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Home Depot’s Q2 sales hit $45.3 billion, fueled in part by its 2024 acquisition of SRS, as it doubles down on Pro services amid tariffs, housing woes, and economic uncertainty.


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Obituary

James Barr, President of Barr Roofing Company, Dies at 72

Barr received the highest honors from the MRCA and NRCA for his service to the industry
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 18, 2025
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Jim Barr served as president of the MRCA as well as chairman of the board for the NRCA, with both associations recognizing his service with their highest honors.


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Crime Blotter

Massachusetts Contractor Imprisoned for Evading Nearly $450K in Taxes

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 18, 2025
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A Massachusetts roofing contractor has been sentenced to prison after cashing customers' checks into a personal bank account under a different name.


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Economic Reports

BLS Data Shows Construction Material Prices Kept Climbing in July

Overall construction prices are 2.2% higher than a year ago, according to BLS data
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 15, 2025
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The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows construction input prices rose by 0.4% in July compared to the previous month.


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Odd News Dispatch

Meteorite That Punched Through Georgia Home's Roof 4.56B Years Old

The ancient space object had enough velocity to blow through a residential roof and HVAC duct
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 13, 2025
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University of Georgia researchers determined that a meteorite that blew through the roof of a man's home in late June is older than the Earth itself.


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