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Workforce Development

Roofing Industry Doubles Down on Education

New training centers, hands-on workshops, and bilingual programs underscore the industry’s push to elevate contractor expertise and workforce development.

Tanja Kern

February 10, 2026

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Distributors and manufacturers in the roofing industry are investing heavily in cutting-edge contractor training.

Credit

Learn the 4 Priorities Credit Pros Can’t Ignore

Roofing distributors should focus on four areas in 2026 for credit: visibility, agility, humanity, and data discipline.

Thea Dudley

February 9, 2026

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Trade credit in 2025 left many companies dizzy and unsure how to operate efficiently. “Credit Overlord” Thea Dudley examines how to refocus credit and collections for 2026 with tech and boosted morale.

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Paying for a New Roof: What Homeowners Consider and What Contractors Should Know

With roof replacement costs rising, homeowners are weighing everything from cash and credit cards to equity lines and loans. Here’s a clear look at the pros, cons, and practical choices.

February 5, 2026

With roof replacement costs rising, homeowners are weighing everything from cash and credit cards to equity lines and loans. Here’s a clear look at the pros, cons, and practical choices.

IRE 2026 Session Preview

Growing Sales is EASY… If You Focus on the Right Things

A salesperson’s motivation, mindset, and management, all stems from how well your company executes on two key fundamentals.

John DeRosa

January 19, 2026

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A salesperson’s motivation, mindset, and management, all stems from how well your company executes on two key fundamentals.

Contractor Profile

How a Cartoon Beaver Helped a 50-Year Roofing Company Find New Life

A Rhode Island contractor’s bold rebrand replaced patriotic trucks with a friendly mascot—and unlocked explosive growth.

Tanja Kern

January 14, 2026

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When political perceptions began costing him leads, third-generation roofer Sean King made a risky decision: rebrand his family business around a smiling cartoon beaver. Eight months later, Busy Beaver Roofing is seeing record drive-by leads, stronger community engagement, and expansion into new markets.

Roofing Suppliers

Richards Building Supply Adds Property Intelligence to CRM

New CRM enhancements integrate EagleView aerial data to streamline measurements, quotes, and ordering in a single platform

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 8, 2026

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Richards Building Supply has launched new property intelligence tools inside its CRM, giving contractors instant access to aerial measurements and imagery to accelerate estimating, bidding, and ordering.

Tech

SalesRabbit Acquires Roofle to Expand Roofing E-Commerce

Acquisition unites SalesRabbit, Roofle, and RoofLink into a single platform designed to modernize roofing sales, pricing, and production workflows.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 6, 2026

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With the acquisition of Roofle, SalesRabbit now brings together three specialized solutions—SalesRabbit, Roofle, and RoofLink—into a unified platform built specifically for roofing and home improvement contractors.

2026 State of the Roofing Industry Report

Annual report uncovers what’s driving contractor confidence, where pain points persist, and how technology and product trends are shaping the year ahead

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Chris Gray

January 5, 2026

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Despite economic turbulence, shifting regulations, workforce challenges and the rise of AI, roofing contractors are showing resilience. RC’s State of the Industry Report explores what contractors can expect next and where the industry is headed.