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Jill Bloom at podium during The Best of Success Conference in 2025
Publisher's Post

The Best Roofing Leaders Never Stop Learning

The best leaders aren't those who already have all the answers, they're the ones who never stop asking questions
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
September 11, 2026
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There’s one thing most successful contractors I've met over the years have in common.
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A project Manager surveying a construction site
Roofing Operations

How Roofing Ops Leaders Fuel Excellence in the Field

A jobsite generates dozens of small decisions that influence quality, timelines, and profitability on any given day. Feedback is the key.
Nick Sizemore is Executive Team Lead at Roman Roofing, Inc.
Nick Sizemore
September 2, 2026
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Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop a high-performance team culture.
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Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

How Roofing Contractors are Putting AI to Work

How roofing contractors are using AI to expand their reach and business trajectory.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
August 21, 2026
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RC Executive Director Jill Bloom reflects on how roofing contractors are using AI to expand their reach and business trajectory.
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Paperwork on a clipboard
Insurance Claims

Tradesmen, Not Salesmen

The line between roofing contractor and public adjuster is getting brighter, and disciplined roofers should welcome it.
Curtis Testa is owner of Allied Emergency Services, Inc.
Curtis Testa
August 19, 2026
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Why new Any One Claim insurance rules can be good for the honest side of the roofing trade.
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A man walking through a very dramatic door

The 10-Year Roadmap to Selling Your Roofing Company

Kevin Kennedy breaks down how the earlier you start, the better the outcome for roofing contractors planning to exit.
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
August 17, 2026
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Roofing contractors should begin planning their business exit a decade in advance to avoid wasted time and money.
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A forklift unloading roofing shingles

Roofing Contractor Retention Starts with the Right Equipment

Equipment design, operator comfort, and training can help roofing companies address labor challenges.
Greg Sneek is Product Manager for articulating cranes at PALFINGER North America
Greg Sneek
Jason Gaydos is Product Manager for truck-mounted forklifts at PALFINGER North America
Jason Gaydos
June 18, 2026
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Equipment design, operator comfort, and training can help roofing companies address labor challenges.


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Roofers installing DexCell coverboards

How Commercial Roofing Systems Deliver Performance

On paper is one thing, but on the rooftop, the roofing system matters more than just the sum of all its parts.
Warren Barber is senior manager, Gypsum and Specialty Systems/DEXcell for National Gypsum Company
Warren Barber
June 17, 2026
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Rooftops have specs, but that’s not how roofs experience the real world.
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James Keithley of Conner Roofing

Leadership on the Jobsite Keeps Roofing Projects Moving

How Production Manager James Keithley Drives Operational Excellence at Conner Roofing
Cathy Conner is COO of Conner Roofing LLC in St. Louis, Missouri
Cathy Conner
June 16, 2026
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Careful planning, clear communication and a commitment to operational discipline help ensure that roofing projects remain on schedule.


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A metal roof

How to Sell Metal Roofing to Homeowners

Winning homeowner confidence by leading with value and long-term solutions.
June 15, 2026
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Experts say lead with value, build trust, and win the sale with metal roofing.
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Editors Note by Art Aisner
Roofing Day 2026

The Fruits of Roofing Day in Action

Defeated low-slope roofing ban in Mississippi demonstrates how the roofing industry flipped the narrative on political activism.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
May 13, 2026
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Low-slope roofing ban shot down in Mississippi; I blame Roofing Day.


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