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State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: ServiceTitan

Vishal Laddha highlights the opportunities and potential that new technology brings to roofing contractors as 2026 gets underway in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

March 5, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

2026 Young Guns

Problem Solving for the Modern-day Commercial Roofing Market

Young Gun Clayton Rathjen

Tanja Kern

March 3, 2026

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Clayton Rathjen’s path in roofing started straight out of high school to project management—he earned it on the roof.

Contractors: Now Is the Time to Speak Up on the Dignity Act

Legal Insights

Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Contractors Look to Dignity Act

Trent Cotney

Jill Bloom

February 25, 2026

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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney and Michele Meier, general manager at Clear Choice Restoration, say the proposed Dignity Act could create a structured legal pathway for undocumented workers, offering much-needed workforce stabilization for construction trades facing mounting labor shortages.

SPRI is updating its design standard for edge systems used with low-slope roofing systems.

Single-Ply Roofing

SPRI Conference Highlights Policy, Labor Trends

SPRI’s 44th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz., combined technical committee work, industry and economic outlook sessions, awards, and a community service project

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 24, 2026

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SPRI’s 44th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz., combined technical committee work, industry and economic outlook sessions, awards, and a community service project.

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Roofr

Richy Nelson dives into the opportunities and potential that new technology brings to roofing contractors as 2026 gets underway in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

February 16, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

Derrick Hutchinson – Director of Sales, USG

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: USG

USG’s Derrick Hutchinson highlights the recent trends they're watching and how the new innovations USG is bringing to the market can change how roofing contractors work in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

February 16, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

David Almario, COO at Jobba Trade Technologies

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Jobba

Jobba’s David Almario highlights the recent trends they're watching and how the new innovations Hover is bringing to the market can change how roofing contractors work in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

February 16, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Eagleview

Eagleview’s evolution continues from being known primarily as a trusted roofing report provider to a leader in AI-powered geospatial intelligence.

Art Aisner

February 16, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

exterior of the U.S. Department of Labor building

Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Sets Spring Dates for 2026 Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week will run from April 26 to May 2 across all states and U.S. territories.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 3, 2026

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Events to focus on "Making America Skilled Again Through Registered Apprenticeship."

International Roofing Expo 2026

FOTOS: Latinos en la Industria de Techado en IRE 2026

La industria de los techos rinde homenaje a los profesionales latinos en su evento más importante del año

Art Aisner

January 21, 2026

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El impulso de los contratistas latinos de techado en el mercado norteamericano es real y no va a desaparecer, como lo demuestra otra sólida participación en la International Roofing Expo en Las Vegas.