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A bill under consideration in the Louisiana State House would bar roofing contractors from helping homeowners file or negotiate insurance claims.
Regulatory News

La. Weighs Banning Roofers from Assisting with Insurance Claims

Potential ban follows moves by Iowa, Texas and Florida limiting roofing contractors’ ability to act on behalf of homeowners
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 30, 2025
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Louisiana is considering legislation that could bar roofers from helping with insurance claims, a move supporters say curbs fraud but critics warn could cripple small contractors.


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Protect Your Roofing Business with Trademarks

VIDEO: Roofers Using Trademarks for Cybersecurity

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains the latest on trademarks in roofing and the Corporate Transparency Act.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
April 18, 2025
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In this video, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores how roofing contractors can leverage trademarks to protect to brands.
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Roofing Safety

Missouri Contractor Fined $290K After Teen Worker’s Fatal Fall

Tragedy highlights why fall protection and child labor compliance matter in roofing
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 16, 2025
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A Missouri roofing contractor faces $290K in fines after an 18-year-old worker died from falling 22 feet while working on a commercial roof. Legal expert Trent Cotney shares what contractors should do in the event of a tragic accident.


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Roofing Day 2025 was the most successful lobbying event the NRCA has hosted since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legilsative Dispatch

NRCA 'Roofing Day' Lobby Effort Successful Amid Tariff Chaos

Despite the uncertainty, attendee participation was greater than any time before the COVID-19 pandemic
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 10, 2025
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Record turnout at the National Roofing Contractors Association's Roofing Day 2025 saw industry pros lobby Congress on tax and labor reforms — amid tariffs that rattled markets and threatened to reshape the political landscape.


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Roofing Safety

Roofing Industry Voices Concern Following HHS Layoffs

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health layoffs meant to "'streamline operations and save taxpayer dollars," says RFK, Jr.
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 9, 2025
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Groups like the NRCA are worried the 10,000 layoffs across multiple health-related agencies will affect the safety of roofing professionals.


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A raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Washintgon continues stoking fear.
Immigration Crackdown

37 Arrested During Immigration Raid at Wash. Roofing Company

The early morning action on Wednesday continues stoking fear among field crews and contractors
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 3, 2025
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ICE conducted a workplace raid at the warehouse of a roofing contractor in Washington State, arresting 37 workers for alleged immigration violations. 


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The Tennessee legislature approved a bill exempting low-slope roofing from International Energy Conservation Code requirements on albedo and radiant heat loss, sending it to the governor for signing.
Regulatory News

Tenn. Bill Exempts Low-Slope Roofs from Energy Standards

If signed into law, the bill would immediately halt requirements regarding heat emittance and solar reflection
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 26, 2025
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Tennessee lawmakers sent the governor a bill that will exempt low-slope roofs in the state from IECC solar reflectance and heat emittance rules, easing costs for contractors. 


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ICE arresta a equipo de techadores mientras el miedo se apodera del sector.
Medidas enérgicas contra la inmigración ilegal

ICE arresta a un grupo de techadores y el miedo se extiende entre los trabajadores

Estas detenciones son algunas de las muchas que ha llevado a cabo el gobierno, a medida que se intensifica el control migratorio.
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 9, 2025
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Agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos arrestaron a cinco techadores en Duluth, Minn., lo que provocó preocupación por deportaciones masivas. Los arrestos han aumentado, generando temor entre los trabajadores de la construcción y la manufactura.



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Federal agents arrested five roofers from a jobsite in Duluth, Minn.
Illegal Migrant Crackdown

ICE Arrests Roofing Crew as Fear Creeps into the Field

The arrests are one of many the government has executed as immigration enforcement intensifies
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 5, 2025
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested five roofers in Duluth, Minn., prompting concerns over mass deportations. Amid Trump’s crackdown, arrests have surged, sparking fear among crews within construction and manufacturing.


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After one month, President Donald Trump has upended several policy areas that may affect roofing.
News Analysis

Trump 2.0 — Where Does Roofing Stand One Month In?

Since returning to the White House, the administration has been busy freezing regulations, cutting the government workforce and musing about tariffs
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 26, 2025
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President Trump’s executive orders on tariffs, regulation, funding, labor and taxes could reshape the construction industry. Uncertainty surrounds the near term, with supply chain and workforce challenges at the forefront, but new opportunities may lie ahead.



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