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April 2026
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Inside the April Issue |
Plan, Provide, Train
Roofing When Quality and Safety Matter
No matter the season, roofers encounter
many hazards on the job,
including working at heights and
from ladders, power tools, electricity,
noise, hazardous substances, and extreme
temperatures.
Unless these hazards are controlled by
the employer, roofers risk serious injury,
illness and death. To protect workers on
roofing jobs, OSHA requires employers
to identify the hazards present and take
steps to address them.
Falls remain the leading cause of
death in the construction industry. In
2023, there were 421 fatal falls to a lower
level, almost 39 percent of 1,075 construction
fatalities, according to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics. These deaths
are preventable. Falls from roofs accounted
for nearly one third of the fall
deaths during that period.
Falls can be prevented and lives can
be saved through three simple steps:
“Plan, Provide and Train.” See OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign web page for resources to help prevent falls (www.osha.gov/stopfalls).
OSHA suggests the following fall protection strategies for roofing operations. Full story »
Get and Keep Equipment
Ready to Use
Establish a Preventive Maintenance Program
Whatever the size or complexity of a machine, implementing a maintenance plan can reduce downtime and maintenance costs, shifting from reactive to preventive maintenance. Full story »
today's news
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Bona Redefines Resilient Floor Refinishing
ENGLEWOOD, CO -- Bona, a family-owned supplier of products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors, is redefining resilient floor renovation with a smarter, more sustainable alternative to replacement.
AI Adoption Lags Behind Intent, CRE Awareness
BOSTON -- While technology is now essential, many commercial real estate teams are struggling to translate innovation, particularly AI into everyday operational impact, according to a new global research report.
Two HED Projects Earn USGBC Local Leaders Awards
DETROIT -- HED, an integrated architecture and engineering company, has announced that two of its projects have been recognized with 2026 U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Local Leadership Awards.
Valcourt Group Welcomes Omega Waterproofing
THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The Valcourt Group, a provider of commercial waterproofing, exterior maintenance, and façade restoration services for commercial properties, has acquired Omega Waterproofing LLC of New Braunfels, Texas.
HCR Group Hires Two Execs to Support Growth
LOS ANGELES -- As The HCR Group continues building its commercial roofing platform across the Western U.S., the company is strengthening the leadership team supporting that growth.
