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Patrick Stuart, VP, Product Management at Hover

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Hover

Hover’s Patrick Stuart 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 13, 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

Technology News

Aether Launches Mobile Measurement Reports for Contractors

Platform provides 3D models and QA-reviewed data for roofing and exterior jobs

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 3, 2026

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Designed for field crews, Aether allows contractors to capture properties, order reports, and review measurements from their phones while on site.

A construction worker surrounded by so much data

Supply Chain Optimization: Overcoming Challenges in the Building Supply Industry

How technology, workforce investment, and smarter sourcing are reshaping resilience and growth

January 7, 2026

After years of disruption from inflation, labor shortages, and global instability, building supply companies face a pivotal moment. By strengthening supply chains through digital transformation, local sourcing, and workforce development, industry leaders can turn today’s challenges into lasting competitive advantages.

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.

A Roofing Contractor’s Guide to Smart Devices for 2026

Follow this practical playbook to tighten your wireless spend, lock down your devices, and reduce downtime to focus on the work that matters

Chris Kolar

December 15, 2025

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We explore several tips on how to manage wireless devices to ensure fewer mistakes, faster billing, and a better customer experience

Leading Through Change: SOPREMA’s Perspective on Roofing in 2026

Challenges abound for the roofing industry, but there is hope for change and growth

Tim Kersey

December 12, 2025

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SOPREMA US CEO Tim Kersey shares his observations on what the coming year holds for the manufacturer and its customers.

Technology News

TIMEPROOFUSA, MRS Pick ServiceTitan to Fuel Growth

The affiliated roofing brands will standardize on ServiceTitan as a single enterprise platform to support national expansion, operational consistency, and profitability.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 4, 2025

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ServiceTitan says TIMEPROOFUSA and Master Roofing Solutions have chosen its software as their core system, aiming to scale quickly with a hub-and-spoke model, centralized back office, and roofing-specific integrations built for multi-location operations.

9 Tips on Optimizing Roofing Business Operations

Enhancing performance is about stacking small, consistent improvements

Sean Moriarty

November 24, 2025

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Do you feel your roofing business is good, but can do better? Tectum Roofing CEO Sean Moriarty shares some of the strategies roofing contractors can adopt to optimize their operations.

Smart Software Decisions: Advice from Trent Cotney

Legal Insights

Software, Business Sales, and Managing Backlogs

RC Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses critical insights for contractors on software integration, business acquisitions, and maintaining strong fundamentals during market slowdowns.

Trent Cotney

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.

Jill Bloom John Wyatt

November 18, 2025

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In this episode, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for contractors.

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Solving the Claims Bottleneck in Roofing

Insurance claims often leave roofing contractors stuck in months of negotiations, cash flow delays, and disputes. AI-powered estimating platforms are changing that

Curtis Kincaid

November 11, 2025

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Insurance claims often leave roofing contractors stuck in months of negotiations, cash flow delays, and disputes. AI-powered estimating platforms are changing that.