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Crime Blotter

Arizona Roofers Win $147K after Labor Dept. Overtime Case

Consent judgment recovers back wages and damages for 61 workers.

January 12, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor secured a consent judgment to recover $147,708 in back wages and liquidated damages for 61 Arizona roofers after overtime pay was withheld.

A completed roofing job on a 2 story home

Top 100 Roofing Contractors

RC Opens Submissions for the 2026 Top 100 Roofing Contractors List

Entries are now open for RC’s annual ranking of North America’s top revenue-producing roofers.

Art Aisner

January 9, 2026

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Roofing Contractor is now collecting entries for its annual Top 100 Roofing Contractors list. Submissions are open through June 1, with rankings based on self-reported 2025 revenue and results to be published in the August RC eMagazine.

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.

Andrew Yaklich, COO of RAFTR Roofing, on why partnership with insurance providers can create a consistent flow of referrals for roofers.

State of the Industry 2026

Who Took the Survey?

A closer look at the people who responded and their wins and concerns

Art Aisner

Chris Gray

January 5, 2026

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A closer look at the people who responded and their wins and concerns

State of the Industry 2026

5 Things Roofing Contractors Want to Know about RC’s 2026 Homeowner Survey

New survey data highlights emerging industry trends that can provide roofing contractors with a pathway to business growth this year and beyond.

Art Aisner

January 5, 2026

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RC’s annual survey explores key insights into homeowner roofing preferences, contractor practices and where they don’t align.

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.

Technology News

Capital City Roofing Launches AI Ops Platform for Licensees

Georgia-based contractor debuts AI-driven operations system and a national licensing model tied to nonprofit food relief.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 2, 2026

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Capital City Roofing unveiled an AI-powered roofing platform and a first-of-its-kind licensing model that scales contractor success while funding food programs nationwide.

Sougata Roy in front of roof replacement

Giving Back

DryHome Awards Free Roof to Family Facing Child’s Illness

Annual holiday program helps Northern Virginia family in need

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 1, 2026

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DryHome Roofing and Siding installed a free roof for a Fairfax family whose son is battling a serious illness, continuing the company’s long-running Free Roof for the Holidays program.

Roofing Safety

New Study Shows Safety Challenges in Construction

The ASSP and J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights surveyed 700 construction professionals

Art Aisner

December 31, 2025

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New joint research sheds light on changing safety landscape in construction.

IRE 2026

Stay Ahead on Safety at IRE 2026

Rooftop safety will have a strong presence on the show floor, in educational sessions, and during demo clinics in Las Vegas, Jan. 20-22.

Art Aisner

December 30, 2025

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Get serious about safety at the 2026 International Roofing Expo by exploring the latest innovations in products and safety programs, Jan. 20-22 in Las Vegas.