Articles by Bryan Gottlieb

December’s PMI rose to 49.3%, with new orders at 52.5%, signaling cautious optimism amid governance changes, tariff concerns, and rising costs in manufacturing sectors.

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Ace Insurance failed to properly cancel Napolitano Roofing’s workers’ comp policy due to ambiguous notices, obligating it to defend a claim.

A Boston contractor was sentenced to 18 months for evading $2.8M in taxes by misclassifying workers, orchestrating a payroll fraud scheme, and lying to investigators.

Florida's top insurance chief urges moving away from using asphalt shingles, citing poor storm durability and advocating resilient alternatives despite higher costs and challenges. What, if anything, does that mean for contractors and homeowners?

Victors Home Solutions, Roofing Contractor’s 2024 Residential Contractor of the Year, acquired Cherry Roofing, expanding its reach to New Jersey and Pennsylvania; Cherry Roofing will adopt and operate under the Victors brand.

A roofing crew repairing storm-damaged homes in rural Georgia was robbed and assaulted, leaving one worker hospitalized with gunshot wounds; state investigators are asking the public for help. 

In Crystal Springs, Miss., an out-of-state roofer, just 31 years old, tragically fell 50 feet to his death while repairing a school roof; OSHA is investigating the incident.

A federal appeals court reinstated the Corporate Transparency Act, requiring businesses to disclose owners after lifting a prior injunction, sparking compliance concerns.

Rick Damato, Roofing Contractor's inaugural editor, retired after 50 years and was honored for shaping the industry with dedication, launching initiatives, and inspiring colleagues at the 20th annual Best of Success conference in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Wendy Waters-Marchic, a TikTok creator and Season 1 star of TLC’s “You, Me & My Ex,” has wowed more than 150,000 viewers with a viral video of a Christmas tree seemingly bursting through a home’s roof.