Articles by Bryan Gottlieb

Industry experts and trade groups, such as the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, are urging Florida regulators to allow roofing contractors to install hurricane straps during reroofing.

A roof collapse at a railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia, resulted in the deaths of 14 people, with several others injured. Rescue efforts continued throughout the night as crews worked to recover bodies from the rubble and assist survivors.

A struggling roofer and a self-absorbed real estate agent clash in a one-man show titled "Roof," which forces the latter to confront his narcissism and mental health issues.

In September, U.S. construction spending rose by 0.1% to $2.14T, with private residential projects driving a slight increase; public-sector construction grew by 0.5%, totaling $495.2B.

Beacon reported Q3 2024 net income of $145.3 million, with an adjusted EPS of $2.80, missing analyst expectations of $2.88; despite lower activity, CEO Julian Francis emphasized strong demand and effective margin management. 

Some roofs are so iconic their mere description gives their identity away. Or does it? Take our quiz to test your knowledge (and our writing skills).

After months of towing disputes with an adjacent apartment building, a tattoo parlor owner painted a provocative mural on his roof to express his frustration over confusing parking signs, drawing both media attention and resident disapproval.

The MRCA honored companies and individuals for safety, innovation, and community impact at its 2024 Conference, including Independent Roofing's philanthropy and GAF's Roofing Academy.

MRCA Associate Managing Director Bob Pope received the prestigious James Q. McCawley Award during the MRCA’s 74th Annual Conference, which kicked off on Oct. 22 in St. Paul, Minn.; 2023 winner Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products presented the honor.