Roofing Firm’s Collapse Shows Why Strong Contracts Matter

Aaron Delgado thought he had found steady work when he began soliciting jobs for American Roofing & Siding in Minneapolis. For two years, the New Brighton, Minn., subcontractor brought in business for the company, until the payments stopped coming. By the time he walked away earlier this year, Delgado was owed more than $200,000 in […]

S-5! Highlights Education and Snow Retention at Metalcon

S-5!, a provider of metal roof attachment solutions, is set to deliver accredited education sessions and highlight its award-winning ColorGard 2.0 snow retention system at Metalcon, October 21–23 in Las Vegas. Read on for the event lineup.  Tuesday, October 21 – 8:30 a.m. Metal Roofing A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) 4 AIA credit hours Often referred […]

Trump Administration’s Labor Proposals Could Reshape Roofing Industry

The Trump Administration unveiled its Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, a sweeping outline of nearly 150 proposals under the U.S. Department of Labor’s oversight. Billed as a push to cut “red tape” and modernize outdated rules, the agenda signals significant potential changes for employers across the construction sector—including roofing contractors. The Department of […]