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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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ARTICLES

Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding of Ohio co-owner Brady Donnell with U.S. Army veteran Steven Ickes

Roofing Professionals Provide Roofs ‘On the House’ in 2023

Roofing contractors, distributors and manufacturers gave back to veterans and deserving causes throughout the year
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 10, 2023
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Roofing contractors, distributors and manufacturers went above and beyond to give back to veterans and other deserving causes in the past year.
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Roofing Safety

Dept of Labor's Court Order Requires NY Contractor to Provide Safety Equipment

ALJ Home Improvement Inc. employees have suffered fatal falls in 2019 and 2022
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 9, 2023
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The injunction requires the company and its owner to comply with enhanced abatement provisions, including notifying OSHA of future company jobsites and providing supervisors and employees with OSHA safety training.


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Distributor Profile

Elizabeth Kent Watson Facilitates Family Togetherness at Roofing Tools & Equipment

Vice president tackles a plethora of duties while keeping customers happy in the North Carolina market
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 8, 2023
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Elizabeth Kent Watson may be a third-generation Roofing Tools & Equipment employee, but nepotism played no role in her ascent: she worked her way up the ladder from the warehouse floor to vice president of the North Carolina roofing supplier.


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OSHA Citations

New York Contractor Faces $522K in Penalties for Fall Hazards Resulting in Death of Worker

Worker fell 20 feet while installing metal decking
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 7, 2023
3 Comments

OSHA says the company did not provide the employees on the roof with protection against fall hazards, resulting in a fatal fall last April.


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Roofing Safety

Oregon OSHA Fine for Contractor Highlights Struggles of Roofing Safety

Roofing contractor says they're struggling to motivate workers to use safety equipment
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 2, 2023
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An Oregon roofing contractor is seeking to appeal citations from OSHA, arguing employee misconduct is the result of a recent fall safety violation.


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Roofing Safety

NRCA on OSHA's Proposed PPE Changes: Clarify Definitions, Enforcement

Construction associations object to vagueness of 'proper fit' guideline and enforcement
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 1, 2023
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The NRCA joined other construction industry coalitions in critiquing OSHA's proposed rulemaking for PPE use, claiming it is vague and would create more burdens for employers.


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Roofing Safety

Florida Roofing Contractor Cited Once Again for Fall Protection Violations

Since 2022, the Jacksonville, Fla-based contractor has been cited in four investigations
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 1, 2023
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Latest citation from OSHA marks fourth time in two years the roofing contractor has been fined for safety-related violations, including fall hazards and lack of proper PPE.


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Solar Roofing

Tesla’s Solar Business Continues to Decline in Q3 2023

Company lays blame on California's new net metering rules and high interest rates
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 27, 2023
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Tesla's solar products experienced additional declines in Q3 2023, though its energy storage is once again booming, according to the company's latest earnings report.


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Philanthropic News

GAF Donates Materials for New Roof at Illinois Mental Health Center

Donation part of GAF Community Matters initiative
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 26, 2023
One Comment

GAF supported a mental health and recovery center in Peru, Ill., the location of its fifth polyiso plant, as part of its GAF Community Matters initiative by donating materials for a new roof.


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Safety

Wisconsin Roofing Contractor Receives $134K in Penalties for Fall Protection Violations

Owner says company is working with OSHA to improve safety procedures
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
October 24, 2023
One Comment

OSHA has proposed more than $134,000 in penalties for a Wisconsin-based roofing contractor for fall prevention and other safety violations.


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