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Can Gen Z Save the Skilled Trades?

Roofing’s Future Depends on Winning Over Gen Z

Part 1 of a 2-part series

October 21, 2025

Roofing firms face a growing labor shortage as older workers retire. Can Gen Z, wary of college debt but skeptical of trade jobs, be convinced to climb the ladder?

Business Expansion

Power Builds Its Next Stronghold in the Sunshine State

A bold move in Florida signals Power’s growing footprint—and its ambitions for 2025.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 20, 2025

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Power Home Remodeling has expanded into Jacksonville, Fla., marking the company's fourth location in the state and its 25th territory location in the country.

Credit Watch

The Cost of Doing Business Just Changed!

The cost of doing business for roofing contractors reliant on credit card payments from vendors and clients just went up.

October 16, 2025

Credit expert Thea Dudley shares the latest on how to navigate credit issues plaguing contractors.

Business Expansion

Owens Corning Opens New Foamular NGX Plant in Arkansas

New Russellville facility brings jobs, innovation

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 15, 2025

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Owens Corning celebrated the grand opening of its new 150,000-sq.-ft. Foamular NGX plant in Russellville, Ark., creating more than 50 jobs and boosting sustainable insulation production.

Construction Data

U.S. Commercial Construction Backlogs Stay Strong Despite Shutdown

Private indicators reveal mixed trends across sectors

Tanja Kern

October 15, 2025

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Commercial construction contractors are ending 2025 with stable backlogs and measured optimism. With the federal shutdown halting official economic data, private indicators point to steady activity but uneven growth across sectors heading into 2026.

Tips for Handling I-9 Audits and ICE Raids

As immigration crackdowns continue, it’s more important than ever for roofing contractors to ensure their employee documentation is up to snuff. Learn what to know about I-9 forms and audits with Philip Siegel of Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel.

Chris Gray

October 14, 2025

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As immigration crackdowns continue, it’s more important than ever for roofing contractors to ensure their employee documentation is up to snuff. Learn what to know about I-9 forms and audits with Philip Siegel of Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel.

R3NG’s Lauren Morley on Improving Operations

R3NG’s Lauren Morley on Improving Roofing Operations

Industry veteran Lauren Morley, president of R3NG, shares some of the lessons and advice she’s learned over the years that roofing contractors can implement to improve their operations.

Chris Gray

October 14, 2025

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Industry veteran Lauren Morley, president of R3NG, shares some of the lessons and advice she’s learned over the years that roofing contractors can implement to improve their operations.

Latino Leadership: Facing The Sun Home Improvement

Felipe Bicuo and Teresa Gutierrz of Facing The Sun Home Improvement share, in English and Spanish, their journey to founding their own business in California.

Chris Gray

Jill Bloom

October 14, 2025

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Felipe Bicuo and Teresa Gutierrz of Facing The Sun Home Improvement share, in English and Spanish, their journey to founding their own business in California.

Private Equity

Google Veteran Ted Buell Joins Skyline Roofing Board

Buell’s appointment brings deep expertise in AI, data strategy, and digital transformation to support Skyline’s continued national expansion

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2025

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Skyline Roofing Partners appointed former Google exec Ted Buell to its board, adding nearly 20 years of tech and AI expertise to support the company’s national growth.

Private Equity

Tecta America Acquires Skyline Roofing in Virginia

Acquisition marks Tecta’s fifth in 2025, expanding its national roofing presence

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2025

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Tecta America, the nation’s largest commercial roofer, has acquired Skyline Roofing of Virginia—its fifth deal this year—further strengthening its U.S. market reach.