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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

Art Aisner

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.

Top 100

The Top 100 Roofing Contractors by Region

The Top 100 contractors make their mark in their respective regions in a year of private equity activity

Chris Gray

December 30, 2025

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Find out which companies are at the top in their markets as RC presents the 2025 Top 100 regional report.

Roofing Resiliency

SPRI 'Clears' Santa for Rooftop Landings After Annual Technical Review

In a lighthearted seasonal tradition, SPRI gives Santa’s sleigh the all-clear—while spotlighting the very real standards and guidance that support commercial roof performance year-round.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 23, 2025

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Santa’s sleigh just passed its roof check. SPRI’s annual “technical review” cleared Santa for rooftop landings worldwide—because even holiday magic needs good load distribution, safe takeoffs, and roofs that can handle a surprise visitor in boots.

A discussion panel of roofing contractors

5 Growth Strategies for Roofing Contractors in 2026

Roofing contractor panel explores how growing a roofing business involves so much more than increasing revenue

December 22, 2025

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Three high-performing Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractors shared their perspectives on growth.

Contractor Marketing

Lemon Seed Marketing, CertainPath Partner on Contractor Growth

New partnership delivers rebates and expanded marketing support for home service contractors

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 19, 2025

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Lemon Seed Marketing has partnered with CertainPath to provide roofing, HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors nationwide with enhanced branding and marketing support.