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Home » Authors » Chris Gray
Chris Gray

Chris Gray

Chris Gray is the former editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He has worked in the fields of journalism and copywriting for nearly 20 years, ranging from local print newspapers to the multi-media promotion of international artists.

Reach him at 248-244-6498 or grayc@bnpmedia.com.

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Pulling Permits

New Oklahoma City Roofing Permit Law Takes Effect

Contractors will need to pull permits before significant roofing projects can begin
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 1, 2025
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A new ordinance requires contractors and property owners to pull a permit before beginning roofing work within Oklahoma City.


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Acquisitions

Verisk to Acquire AccuLynx in $2.35B Deal

Acquisition anticipated to augment analytics and benchmarking for insurers and contractors
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 30, 2025
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Verisk is expanding its network capabilities across the insurance claims and restoration ecosystem with the acquisition of SaaS platform AccuLynx.


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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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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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