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Home » Authors » Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb

Bryan Gottlieb

Bryan Gottlieb is the online editor at Engineering News-Record (ENR).

Gottlieb is a five-time Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism award winner with more than a decade of experience covering business, construction, and community issues. He has worked at Adweek, managed a community newsroom in Santa Monica, Calif., and reported on finance, law, and real estate for the San Diego Daily Transcript. He later served as editor-in-chief of the Detroit Metro Times and was managing editor at Roofing Contractor, where he helped shape national industry coverage.

Gottlieb covers breaking news, large-scale infrastructure projects, new products and business.


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A train station’s portico collapsed in Novi Sad, Serbia, killing 14.
Tragedy in Europe

Serbian Railway Station Roof Collapse Claims 14 Lives

Tragedy roils government as citizens demand answers
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
November 7, 2024
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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.


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A one-man show titled “Roof” is about a roofer journeyman and a real estate agent.
Culture

'Roof,’ the Comedy?

One-man show in Vancouver, British Columbia, ‘takes the piss’ out of bro culture through the character of an aspiring stand-up comic roofer
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
November 7, 2024
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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.


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U.S. domestic construction up 01% in September 2024.
Economic Indicators

Domestic Construction Spending Sees Uptick in September

During the first nine months of 2024, construction spending nationwide reaches $1.62 trillion
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
November 5, 2024
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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.


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from left to right: Pat Conder, TAMKO Building Products; Dennis Bresette, principal, Green River Roofing; Miki Reinier, Beacon Building Products; Jason Seura, principal, Green River Roofing, and; Brian Borgard, TAMKO Building Products.
Sponsored by Beacon Roofing

Contractor Profile: Green River Roofing & Construction

Green River is part of a small band of contractors that keeps the roofs tip-top for the U.S. military
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
November 1, 2024
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Meet Dennis Bresette and Jason Seura, principals of Lee's Summit, Mo.-based Green River Roofing & Construction, a residential and commercial contracting firm that earns about 90% of its revenue from residential roofing jobs on U.S. military bases.
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Beacon (NASDAQ:BECN) Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Earnings Report

Beacon Reports Q3 2024 Profit Amid Strong Roofing Demand

Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 31, 2024
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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. 


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Scary Roofs - Halloween 2024 RC Quiz.
Halloween 2024: Test Your Roofing Knowledge

Spooktacular Roofs: Take the RC Quiz

The non-speaking characters in these horror films give steep slope a whole new meaning
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 30, 2024
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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).


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The owner of Fallen Heroes Tattoo in Colorado Springs, Colo., has sent a message to the owners of an adjacent apartment building by painting it on his roof.
Odd News Dispatch

Shop Owner Responds to Dispute with Bold Rooftop Mural

Colorado tattoo parlor covers roof with lewd mural in war against neighboring apartment building
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 30, 2024
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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.


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This year’s MRCA Family Legacy Award was given to the Dalsin Family of John A. Dalsin & Son, based in Minneapolis, Minn. The company was founded in 1912 and is now run by fifth-generation family members.
Association News

MRCA Reveals 2024 Winners of Safety, Innovation and Community Awards

Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 25, 2024
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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.


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Bob Pope was awarded the MRCA's 2024 James Q. McCawley Award.
Trade Organization News

Bob Pope Named MRCA's 2024 McCawley Award Winner

Long-time roofing industry advocate earns MRCA's highest honor
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 24, 2024
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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.


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Video from a Ring doorbell caught a cat making a daring jump from a ledge to the roof of a shed.
Odd News Dispatch

Watch This Fearless Feline Defy Gravity with a Daring Roof Jump

Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 24, 2024
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In County Essex, England, a man’s Ring camera captured a black cat's daring leap from a ledge to a shed roof, leaving viewers breathless as the feline hangs precariously before returning to safety.


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