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As utility costs rise, small business owners must get creative to save money

As utility costs rise, small business owners must get creative to save money

The cost of electricity is now a whopping 75% higher than the rates paid in January 2021.


Facing Weak Demand for Its Pricey Solar Roof, Tesla Plans Changes

Facing Weak Demand for Its Pricey Solar Roof, Tesla Plans Changes

In 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled one of the innovative products for which he’s become famous: roof tiles that incorporate solar panels. The resulting solar roof, as Musk called it, would be beautiful, environmentally beneficial—and cheaper than a conventional roof with separate solar ...


Philadelphia Rebuild program cuts goal in half for parks, rec centers

Philadelphia Rebuild program cuts goal in half for parks, rec centers

Mayor Jim Kenney’s massive public space initiative is finally back on track to finish the renovations on its list, but the future is unclear.


Residents come together amid tornado damage

Residents come together amid tornado damage

A tornado-producing storm system damaged an east Norman neighborhood, leaving many with significant damage to their real and personal property.


Commercial roof caves in during storm

Commercial roof caves in during storm

CARPINTERIA, Calif. -A roof caved in on a popular business at the Casitas Plaza Shopping Center during the latest storm. It happened at Goodwill between


Power Dumpster Offers Dumpster Rental Service in Crowley, Louisiana


Local Woman Claims She Was Scammed Out Of $12,000 Dollars By Roofer

Local Woman Claims She Was Scammed Out Of $12,000 Dollars By Roofer

A local roofer is accused of scamming a family out of more than $12,000, and the customer told News 9 the roofer took the money for a job and never even started it.


Roof Tiles Market Size, Share, Growth Statistics By Top Key Players | Trevis Perkins, Terreal, Etex


VineBrook Homes sees hundreds of local complaints, evictions: Company commits to customer service

VineBrook Homes sees hundreds of local complaints, evictions: Company commits to customer service

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to note that tenants of VineBrook Homes can put in service requests to the company by phone, especially in emergencies, by calling 855-513-5678.


Festus R-6 to spend more than $680,000 to improve buildings

Festus R-6 to spend more than $680,000 to improve buildings

The Festus R-6 Board of Education recently approved $680,188 in expenditures to improve school buildings and other facilities around the district.


Trade jobs around Springfield still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Trade jobs around Springfield still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

A preliminary report from the federal government puts Springfield’s unemployment rate at less than two percent. That’s well below what’s considered full employment in our economy.


Kratos Defense & Security, Zeta Global, Beacon Roofing Supply And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday - Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ:BECN), Bridger Aerospace Gr (NASDAQ:BAER)

Kratos Defense & Security, Zeta Global, Beacon Roofing Supply And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday - Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ:BECN), Bridger Aerospace Gr (NASDAQ:BAER)

U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Dow Jones dropping more than 400 points on Friday. Here are some big stocks recording gains in today’s session.


Towson Roofing Pros Helps Baltimore Clients Get Their Roof Repairs Covered Through Insurance Claims


Roofing companies receiving more calls than usual after winter storms damage Central Coast properties

Roofing companies receiving more calls than usual after winter storms damage Central Coast properties

Winter storms have damaged homes and businesses across the Central Coast, leading to roofing companies receiving more requests than usual.


Louisiana commissioner takes action against

Louisiana commissioner takes action against

Scheme "like nothing I've ever seen before", he says


Texas firm hit with cease-and-desist order over hurricane lawsuits in Louisiana

Texas firm hit with cease-and-desist order over hurricane lawsuits in Louisiana

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon on Friday issued a cease-and-desist order against Houston-based law firm McClenny, Moseley and Associates, accusing it of fraud involving potentially hundreds of hurricane-related claims in Louisiana.


Proformance Roofing, Ft. Myers Premier Roofing Contractors, and an Owen Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor has Opened a New Office Location


Northpoint Roofing Systems Acquires New Hampshire-Based Master Roofers

Northpoint Roofing Systems Acquires New Hampshire-Based Master Roofers

The Master Roofers purchase is Northpoint's first acquisition as the company seeks to build scale and expand throughout the United States.


Roofing Industry Remembers Kevin Gwaltney

Roofing Industry Remembers Kevin Gwaltney

The roofing industry remembered Kevin Gwaltney for his passion for the trade, love of family and youthful leadership following his death late last month.


How Much Does A Roof Replacement Cost?

How Much Does A Roof Replacement Cost?

Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and what to ask when hiring experts.


Young Gun Lee Lipniskis

Young Gun Lee Lipniskis

Finding Her Footing on the Rooftop


Why Private Equity Now Loves Roofing!

Why Private Equity Now Loves Roofing!

If your company is successful, has a strong local or regional market share, is growing and has a great team, then you are a target fpr private equity firms.


Roofing Industry Mourns Loss of Kevin Gwaltney, 45

Roofing Industry Mourns Loss of Kevin Gwaltney, 45

Memorial service planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in Dodge City, Kansas.


Owner hopes his roofing business will rise to new heights in Steamboat Springs

Owner hopes his roofing business will rise to new heights in Steamboat Springs

Zach Harper envisions his business venture as a way to service the community he has come to love while securing his family’s future in Northwest Colorado. “We’re just a young family trying to make it...


More leaked roofs surfacing, roofing companies keeping busy

More leaked roofs surfacing, roofing companies keeping busy

Roofing companies are busier than usual because of the storm that passed through the San Diego area.


Continue Your Climb in Dallas

Continue Your Climb in Dallas

The International Roofing Expo returns to Dallas March 7-9, 2023, and Roofing Contractor offers the following sneak peek into news surrounding what is shaping up to be a stellar show.


N.J. roofing contractor facing more than $500K in fines for OSHA violations

N.J. roofing contractor facing more than $500K in fines for OSHA violations

The New Jersey-based roofing contractor was cited for exposing unprotected workers to deadly fall hazards.


Roof damage after storms? Here's what to do

Roof damage after storms? Here's what to do

Roof specialists have had their hands full after back to back storms in Southern California. Here's their advice.


Saint-Gobain to Build New CertainTeed Roofing Plant in Texas

Saint-Gobain to Build New CertainTeed Roofing Plant in Texas

Construction toward the new CertainTeed distribution center is expected to begin in 2023 with completion of the entire project expected several years after.


Transcript : Holcim Ltd, 2022 Earnings Call, Feb 24, 2023

Transcript : Holcim Ltd, 2022 Earnings Call, Feb 24, 2023

Presenter SpeechJan Jenisch Hello, everyone, and welcome to our analyst conference regarding our 2022 results of Holcim. I'm very delighted to have many analysts and investors present today. Thank you... | February 28, 2023