Roofing Safety Tips
When the heat is more than just hot air
By MARCO Industries. A new safety law sends a clear message to outdoor workers everywhere. The sun doesn’t play favorites. Whether you're on a rooftop or framing a new build, the rising heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous. With temperatures already climbing, a new safety law should have every contractor, roofer ...
Raising the bar on fall protection
By Jesse Sanchez. Redefining fall protection with innovative solutions, real-world training and a mission to prevent job site fatalities. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, safety was at the forefront of many discussions, and no one expressed it better than Nicole Waters, director of sales at Leading Edge Safety. In a ...
How Millennium PG-1 EF ECO2 is driving sustainable change
By Jesse Sanchez. The future of roofing adhesives is here — and it’s greener, safer and more efficient than ever. For years, the roofing industry has been grappling with the environmental and regulatory challenges associated with traditional canister adhesives. Now, a game-changing innovation is poised to push new industry standards: Millennium PG-1 ...
Bringing safety, style and strategy to the trade show floor
By Jesse Sanchez. Behind the scenes with a fast-growing distributor that's shaking up the roofing industry with fresh energy, a focus on safety and a personal touch. At this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), Julia Farrel, co-founder of Wryker Construction Supply, sat down with Megan Ellsworth to share how her company is ...
Arup partners with USGBC-CA to launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
This guide provides practical steps to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders rebuild wildfire-affected neighborhoods with resilience, sustainability, and safety at the forefront. Co-authored by Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council California, the new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with ...
Follow the foreman
By IKO Industries. A roofing supervisor is key to a successful and efficient job site. Leadership is key to success in many fields, and the roofing industry is no exception to that rule. When it comes to a roofing crew, you have a roofing supervisor, traditionally called a foreman, that supervises work ...
Safety meets innovation: Turning heads at IIBEC 2025
By Jesse Sanchez. Highlighting long-term fall protection solutions — and why consultants are taking notice. At the 2025 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) convention, The Coffee Shop™ Sound Stage sponsored by IB Roof Systems had a busy day of interviews, one of which was with Leading Edge Safety. Heidi J. ...
RICOWI announces formation of Wildfire Resistant Roofing Committee with support from Westlake Royal Building Products
The committee will focus on analyzing the performance of roofing materials and designs in the face of wildfires, and adapting building codes to improve the resilience of roofing systems across the United States. RICOWI, Inc. (Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc.) is excited to announce the formation of the Wildfire ...
The Coffee Shops welcome Leading Edge Safety!
Keeping workers safe at heights with cutting-edge mobile, temporary and permanent fall protection solutions. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technology, safety, information and education for the roofing, metal and coatings trades, are pleased to welcome Leading Edge Safety into their community. Based in North Kansas ...
The rise of retrofit
By Emma Peterson. From safety to sustainability and savings, learn why retrofitting is a great option for commercial roofs. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Rodger Russ of Tremco to learn about the world of roofing retrofits. Roger has been in the metal roofing industry ...
