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Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Publisher's Note

How Hydrogenated Water Can Unlock Your Immune System

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and there’s a reason for that

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

July 5, 2024

Immersed in authenticity, RC Publisher Jill Bloom delved into Gary Brecka's podcast, "The Ultimate Human," discovered hydrogen water's benefits for energy, endurance, and immunity and explores how it relates to our industry.

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

Safety Advisor: Roofing Contractor’s Latest Safety Tool

RC’s free new digital newsletter gets positive reviews from roofing companies of all sizes and specialties. Sign up now!

Art Aisner

May 3, 2024

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RC launches the Safety Advisor eNewsletter to inform commercial and residential roofing contractors of all the latest news, products and developments in rooftop safety. Sign up now!

Author and retiring roofing journalist Rick Damato

Editorial Director's Note

Retirement ‘2.0’: A Final Note from Rick Damato

RC Editorial Director ends a more than 40-year career with the roofing industry to enjoy retirement (again)

Rick Damato

April 5, 2024

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Rick Damato, editorial director of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro, has decided to leave his quill in the ink well and retire after more than 40 years in media. He offers his thoughts and well wishes to readers.

Editor's Note

Young Guns Taking Strides

RC is looking for the latest crop of young roofing contractors and industry professionals under age 40 to join us in Bonita Springs for Best of Success 2024

Art Aisner

March 11, 2024

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RC is looking for the latest crop of young roofing contractors and industry professionals under age 40 to join us in Bonita Springs for Best of Success 2024

Why a Roofing Company Becomes a ‘Target’ for Acquisitions

The presence of private equity rolling up roofing contractor firms means your company may be on somebody’s radar — without you knowing it.

Kevin Kennedy

February 16, 2024

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Do you want your roofing contractor firm to be considered attractive for an outside sale? Consider your personal and financial goals, and beware of one-off deals.

Publisher's Note

Physics, the Power of Authenticity and You

Jill Bloom

February 9, 2024

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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.

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

January 25, 2024

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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.

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

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

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

January 5, 2024

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Roofing Contractor's search for the next commercial and residential roofing contractors of the year begins. Are you in?

A man doing accounting work making a displeaased face

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

December 29, 2023

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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.