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Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom
Publisher's Note

Physics, the Power of Authenticity and You

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
February 9, 2024
5 Comments
In February's Publisher's Note, Jill Bloom describes a keynote address by Gary Brecka highlighting the physics of constructive interference and emphasizing the energy derived from authentic conversations.
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Legal News

New Independent Contractor Rule Impacts Roofers in March

Roofing contractors that use subcontractors will have to classify workers beginning March 11, 2024.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 25, 2024
2 Comments

A final ruling on independent contractors is in, and Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney says roofing companies may need to reclassify some of their workers, taking a financial hit.


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New Roofing Trends for 2024

2023’s Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year identified the key trends to watch as 2024 rolls in
Judd Haag
January 8, 2024
One Comment

Check out what Bone Dry Roofing, RC's 2023 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year, has its eyes on as a new year approaches.


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Editor's Note discussing Roofing Contractor magazine's new Safety Advisor eNewsletter (man on roof in harness pictured).
Editor's Note

Seeking the ‘Best’ of You

One of our most challenging tasks of the year begins as RC opens the online submission period for the next ‘Contractors of the Year’ and the 2024 ‘Top 100’ List
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
January 5, 2024
One Comment
Roofing Contractor's search for the next commercial and residential roofing contractors of the year begins. Are you in?
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Exit Planning

Stop Overpaying ‘Exit’ Taxes

Most business owners unnecessarily pay ‘exit taxes’ exceeding 55%; here’s how to reduce that rate to 15%-35%, saving a bundle
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
December 29, 2023
One Comment
Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning provides a birds-eye view of alternative legal strategies to consider in your business exit that can save you a bundle.
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Philanthropic News

Roofing and Perseverance in 2024

Roofing Contractor Garen Armstrong relays the importance of family, perseverance, and other things he learned while recovering from a recent heart transplant
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
December 1, 2023
2 Comments

RC Publisher Jill Bloom talks about finding life's 'happy balance' between home and work life as the roofing industry closes a busy year and looks forward to 2024.


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Carter Work Project

In Rosalynn Carter's Passing, Habitat for Humanity’s Carter Work Project Carries On

The effort behind the 2023 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project to support Habitat for Humanity continues in honor of its founders
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 21, 2023
One Comment

RC's Rick Damato offers first-hand coverage of the annual Habitat for Humanity build honoring Former President and First Lady Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.  


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Kennedy's Notes on Roofing Exit

Your Sale Options in a ‘Roofing Exit’

An overhead view of an owner’s exit options in the roofing industry
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
November 9, 2023
One Comment
Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning provides an overview of considerations for roofing company owners contemplating their exit options.
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Giving Back and Giving Thanks

The synergy between the roofing industry and our nation’s veterans is strong and continues to grow
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
November 3, 2023
4 Comments
In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.
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Understanding the New I-9 Employment Verification Forms

A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows opportunities for roofers to streamline operations and verify remotely
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James G. Aldrich
October 13, 2023
One Comment
A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows opportunities for roofers to streamline operations and verify remotely
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