Author: Rich Prue

Oyster Bay, NY– A New York roofing contractor has agreed to pay $600,000 in penalties and implement major safety reforms following a federal investigation into a fatal workplace fall. DME Construction Associates Inc. reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined that willful safety violations contributed to a worker’s death at a municipal facility in Oyster Bay, New York. The incident occurred in August 2021 when an employee fell approximately 18 feet through an unguarded skylight while performing roofing work. OSHA’s investigation found that workers were exposed to fall hazards…

The AI Operating System for RoofingZuper is redefining roofing operations with the industry’s first AI-powered operating system built specifically for roofing workflows. Designed for the pace and complexity of modern roofing businesses, Zuper for Roofing gives contractors a smarter way to manage every job, from inspection to installation to final sign-off. The platform brings together scheduling, crew coordination, jobsite documentation, materials tracking, proposals, customer communication, and payments in one simple, powerful system. As an AI-native solution, Zuper for Roofing helps teams work faster and more accurately with intelligent recommendations, automated workflows, and real-time insights. Roofers get the tools they need to deliver consistent quality,…

Bloxwich, England– A man who admitted defrauding elderly and vulnerable people through unnecessary roofing work has been jailed for causing the death of a woman during a high-speed police chase. John McDonald, 52, of Bloxwich, West Midlands, along with his son Johnny McDonald, 23, of Dudley, and Brett Delany, 35, of Darlaston, Walsall, targeted elderly victims and carried out substandard and unnecessary roof work under the name Approved Roofs Ltd. Worcester Crown Court heard the three men swindled four elderly and vulnerable victims out of tens of thousands of pounds between February and April 2025. On April 11, 2025, two…

https://youtu.be/saMCKG2b34E?si=CbFaQlSrRKwxJ8If In the roofing industry, most contractors are world-class “hunters.” You are excellent at finding leads, closing deals, and building high-quality roof systems. However, as your business grows, the administrative “cooking”, the permitting, billing, scheduling, and constant follow-ups, often becomes a burden that stalls your momentum. If you find yourself overwhelmed by the backend of your business, it’s time to rethink your operations. Drawing on insights from Thais Saenz of Saenz Global on the Roofer’s Helper Podcast, here is how you can move from being a bottleneck to a business owner focused on growth. 1. Identify the “Hunter vs. Cooker”…

A Phoenix-based roofing contractor has been ordered to pay $147,708 in back wages and liquidated damages after a federal investigation found that dozens of roofers were denied overtime compensation. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Collum Roofing Inc. will pay the amount to 61 workers after the department obtained a consent judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division determined that Collum Roofing failed to pay legally required overtime rates, time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).…

Danvers, Massachusetts– A roofing worker died Wednesday morning after falling from the roof of a home in Danvers, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. Police were called to a residence on Briarwood Drive in Danvers around 8:15 a.m. after reports that a worker had fallen from the roof. When officers arrived, they found the injured roofer at the scene, the district attorney’s office said in a press release. The worker was transported to Beverly Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased. According to officials, the worker was employed…

ROOFING | SIDING | WINDOWS | RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL  Owl Roofing is a local, family-run roofing company serving Shoreview and nearby Twin Cities communities. The company focuses on residential roof replacement, storm damage repair, and preventative roof maintenance. Their approach is simple: clear inspections, honest recommendations, and work that protects the home long after the job is done. Owl Roofing specializes in asphalt shingle roofing systems, ice and water protection, proper ventilation, and clean tear-offs with careful property protection. Homeowners work directly with experienced roofing professionals, not sales layers or call centers. Projects are documented, timelines are clear, and communication…

Woodbridge, CT– A Connecticut man who owned and operated a commercial roofing business has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to a decade-long tax evasion scheme that concealed millions of dollars in income. David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Anthony Delmaro, 49, of Woodbridge, was sentenced today by Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 15 months of imprisonment followed by two years of supervised release. Delmaro was also ordered to complete 200 hours of community service during his supervised release. According to court documents and statements made in court, Delmaro has owned…

Verisk has terminated its previously announced agreement to acquire AccuLynx for $2.35 billion in cash, citing delays in regulatory review by the Federal Trade Commission. In a statement released Dec. 29, Verisk said the FTC did not complete its review of the transaction by the Dec. 26 termination date specified in the merger agreement, prompting the company to end the deal. The acquisition, first announced in July, was intended to expand Verisk’s network and data capabilities across the insurance claims and property restoration sectors. As a result of the termination, Verisk also announced plans to redeem $1.50 billion in senior…

Charlotte, NC– Allegations that some roofers intentionally damage roofs to qualify properties for insurance claims have long troubled insurers and regulators. This fall, North Carolina authorities took a proactive step to address the issue, resulting in an insurance fraud charge following a covert sting operation in Wake County. The North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI), working in partnership with North Carolina Farm Bureau, set up what officials described as a “bait house” and invited roofing companies to inspect the property. Investigators recorded the contractors’ actions during the inspections, according to a statement released by the Department of Insurance last week.…