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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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NRCA Accepting Nominations for 2023 Gold Circle Awards

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 12, 2022
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This year's Gold Circle Awards will recognize unique roofing-related jobs, programs and services completed between 2020 and 2022.


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MRCA Creates New Safety Award in Memory of Naphis Mitchell-Reyes

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 9, 2022
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The MRCA introduced the Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Safety Professional Award, which will recognize roofing safety professionals who exemplify the values that the award’s namesake respected.


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NLRB Issues Proposed Rulemaking on Joint-Employer Standard

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 6, 2022
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The NLRB's rulemaking will affect joint employment, which some industry experts believe will create barriers and burdens on contractor and subcontractor relationships.


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Contractor Profile: Quality Construction and Restoration

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 6, 2022
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Quality Construction and Restoration’s commitment to serving the military housing market has led the Texas-based company to work in 15 different states.


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GAF Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Distribution Center in Michigan City

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 2, 2022
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The facility includes a 200,000 square-foot warehouse and 28 acres of outdoor storage and loading space, and improves shipping efficiency for GAF products throughout the Central U.S. region.


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ABC Analysis: Construction Job Openings Up by 22,000 in July

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 1, 2022
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Construction workers quit their jobs at a faster rate than they were laid off or discharged for the 17th consecutive month in July, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors.


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Roofing Contractor's 2022 Coatings Special Section

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 1, 2022
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The use of coatings in roofing has been on the upswing for the past few years, and may have hit its stride in 2022.




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Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Charged with Embezzling More Than $60,000 from Customers

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 30, 2022
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If convicted, the contractor faces up to 32 years in prison and up to $65,000 in fines, along with financial restitution to the victims.


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Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors Partially Reinstated

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 29, 2022
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Federal contractors, with some exceptions, will be required to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when working for the government.


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Eddie Swartzentruber: A Journey from Amish Life to Roofing, TikTok

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 26, 2022
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An Amish teenager ran away from his home with nothing but hope for a better life. He found one in roofing and sharing his story on TikTok.


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