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Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Roofer Detained by ICE at the U.S. Border

What happened to a friend of mine revealed just how fragile fairness can be — and why it matters more than ever in our industry.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
December 10, 2025
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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on a roofer friend’s first-hand encounter with stepped-up immigration enforcement at the U.S. border.
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2 Plans Needed to Exit in 2025

Roofing contractors looking to exit need both a company plan and an owner’s plan in today’s business climate
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
November 20, 2025
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Roofing contractors looking to exit need both a company plan and an owner’s plan in today’s business climate
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Blueprints & Battle Plans

Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers
Nick Sizemore is Executive Team Lead at Roman Roofing, Inc.
Nick Sizemore
November 17, 2025
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Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers
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Workforce Development

Southern California Roofers Rally around Kern County Roofing Students

RCASoCal members show what the roofing industry can do when inspired to support the future.
Victoria Sharples
October 24, 2025
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For every five workers that retire from the roofing industry, only two are replaced. That needs to change. 
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3 Strategies to Retain Roofing Talent

Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews
Kit Dickinson
Kit Dickinson
October 21, 2025
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Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews
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Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom
Publisher's Note

Celebrating One Year of Techos y Más

Roofing Contractor Publisher Jill Bloom celebrates one year of Techos y Más and commits to building bridges to success for Latino contractors
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
September 5, 2025
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Content in Spanish that helps build bridges to success for Latinos in the roofing industry.
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Guest Column

What Attic Venting Questions are Roofing Pros Asking?

Top 5 FAQs asked and answered
Paul Scelsi
August 11, 2025
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AirVent Inc. answers the top five FAQs roofing professionals have about attic ventilation, including advice for distributors on lending a hand in proper ventilation.
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Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Hitting Home: Emergency Roofing Response to an Ice Storm

A snap ice storm in northern Michigan wreaked havoc on my community; with the help of Ais Construction, we brought much-needed assistance
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
May 2, 2025
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Hear how RC and a Detroit-area roofing contractor made a difference responding to communities in northern Michigan struck by a severe ice storm.
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Earth Day 2025

COLUMN: 5 Surprising Earth Day Truths

The Metal Roofing Alliance shares messaging on how roof choice impacts the planet
MRA Renee Ramey
Renee Ramey
April 21, 2025
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Five Earth Day myths put to bed by the Metal Roofing Alliance's executive director.


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Legally Speaking

Why Trademarks Matter in Roofing

The importance of protecting a roofing company's brand and reputation can't be overstated.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
March 28, 2025
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Explore the legal significance of trademarks in the roofing industry and how contractors can leverage trademark law to protect their brand.


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