CANTON, Ohio — Three stories above ground, five workers moved unsteadily atop a Canton apartment building, all of them at risk of a serious or fatal fall because, once again, their employer failed to ensure they used required safety equipment to protect them from falling.

For the most part, roofing contractors make headlines for the right reasons, whether it’s helping families, offering advice to homeowners or donating to charities.

MCKINNEY, Texas — SRS Distribution Inc. announced that it has acquired Louis T. Ollesheimer & Son Inc. (LTO), a distributor of commercial and residential roofing and other related products.

Elite Roofing Supply will be opening a new branch in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., making it the 18th branch for the Plano TX Roofing Company and its fourth branch in Southern California.

ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Roofing Alliance, celebrating 25 years as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announces the finalists of the prestigious 2021 Gold Circle Awards honoring outstanding contributions and unique roofing-related jobs and services.

Seaman Corporation announced that after 46 years in the roofing industry, John Jordon, FiberTite Midwest regional sales manager, has decided to retire.

ITASCA, Ill. — Werner is again sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month. This annual event takes place every March and is the only movement dedicated exclusively to promoting ladder safety at work and in the home.

IB Roof Systems™, a leading provider of complete PVC roofing solutions for flat or low-sloped roofs, names 4 Star General Contracting Inc. as its 2020 Contractor of the Year.

WILMINGTON, Del. — DuPont™ Performance Building Solutions (PBS) is committed to a more sustainable future, which includes intentional action on climate change.

ROSEMONT, Ill. — A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S.