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2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference high school, college and post-secondary medalists.

The Next Generation

Kansas Teen Wins National Commercial Roofing Title at SkillsUSA

Win comes as roofing contractors court young workers to fill a shortage of nearly 50,000 laborers

Tanja Kern

Patricia Soto Servin

July 24, 2026

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Kansas teen Mason Miller wins SkillsUSA’s national commercial roofing title as industry leaders spotlight trade careers and a growing labor shortage.

Roofing Contractor magazine's sneak peek of its 2025 Top 100 Contractors in North America.

Top 100 Sneak Peek

5 Early Facts About Roofing Contractor's 2026 Top 100 List

Get a glimpse of how this year’s Top 100 list is shaping up as roofing contractors from around the country report their annual revenue.

Art Aisner

July 22, 2026

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There’s a shake-up near the top of this year’s Top 100 list. Care to guess?

Roofing Technology

RT3 Opens Nominations for 2026 Innovator of the Year Award

The winner will be announced on stage at the 2026 Best of Success, Dec. 7-9 in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2026

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The annual award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.

5 Historic Roofs to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

These are historic times indeed as we celebrate some of the nation’s historic, and most important rooftops.

Art Aisner

July 3, 2026

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RC names its five most-significant historic rooftops to celebrate America’s 250^th anniversary.

Safety Awards

Apply Now for Safety Professional of the Year 2026

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. seeks applicants for the 2026 SPOTY Awards, honoring safety professionals with prizes valued at $47,000.

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 3, 2026

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Safety professionals may apply or be nominated for the SPOTY Awards by 5 p.m. CST on July 31.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Roofers Keeping Busy with Early Storm Season

Roofing Contractors across the Southwest, Midwest and Northeast respond to severe spring storms as forecasters predict more extreme weather is ahead.

Art Aisner

Tanja Kern

June 1, 2026

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Busy storm season yields early results for roofing contractors in the Midwest, Southwest

Lisa Pate, executive director of the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, previews what roofing contractors can expect at this year's Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo

Roofing Events

VIDEO: FRSA 2026 Preview

Thousands of roofers and industry stakeholders are expected to attend the 104th annual Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo June 10-12.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom

May 19, 2026

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Lisa Pate, executive director of the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, previews what roofing contractors can expect at this year's Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo June 10-12.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tecta America Expands into Wyoming with Acquisition of Big Horn Roofing

Commercial roofing giant adds Laramie-based contractor in its second acquisition of 2026, strengthening its presence across the Mountain West.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 18, 2026

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Tecta America acquired Wyoming-based Big Horn Roofing, expanding its national footprint and preserving the company’s leadership, workforce and local brand identity.