Low Slope Roofing

Construction Outlook

Construction Backlog Falls as Contractor Profit Outlook Weakens

ABC’s backlog measure fell to 8.8 months, while confidence in sales and staffing improved and profit expectations weakened

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2026

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Construction backlog slipped in June as sales and staffing confidence improved, but rising costs weighed on contractors’ profit expectations.

Roofing Technology

RT3 Opens Nominations for 2026 Innovator of the Year Award

The winner will be announced on stage at the 2026 Best of Success, Dec. 7-9 in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2026

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The annual award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.

People on the Move

Bruce Bessire Promoted to CEO of Peak Roofing Partners

Bessire’s promotion builds on two years of strategic acquisitions and operational growth

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 13, 2026

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Peak Roofing Partners names Bruce Bessire CEO, positioning the company for continued organic growth, market expansion, strategic acquisitions and stronger sales leadership.

Legal Insights

Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry

Learn how contractors can prepare for legal, insurance and OSHA changes affecting roofing.

July 10, 2026

Trent Cotney shares legal updates on contracts, insurance, OSHA and reputation management.

Roof Safety

Video: BJ’s Roof Collapses During New Jersey Flash Flooding

Twenty-seven people evacuated safely

Tanja Kern

July 10, 2026

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Torrential rain triggered widespread flooding, power outages and transportation disruptions across New Jersey as part of a BJ’s roof collapsed in Ocean Township.

Green Roofing

Three Reasons to Pitch Green Roofing During Heat Wave 2026

Heat waves, heat domes, and hot weather alerts put roof sustainability at the forefront this summer.

Art Aisner

July 8, 2026

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How can roofing contractors optimize interest in green roofs and during heat wave 2026?

Roof Safety Spotlight

Roof Safety Spotlight: Daniel James

Veteran roofing safety leader Daniel James spends his day-to-day working with roofing contractors and construction leaders to align safety with positive business outcomes.

Art Aisner

July 6, 2026

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Meet veteran roofing safety leader Daniel James.

A completed high-performance enclosure (Gerhardt Apartments, St. Louis). sun sets in the background

Commercial Roofing

A Forensic Approach to TPO Surface Oxidation and Long-Term Integrity

Why TPO’s “weld window” can turn routine roof repairs into long-term liability

Brandi Van Wambeke

July 5, 2026

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Forensic testing can reveal when aging TPO membranes are no longer reliably repairable, helping owners avoid failed patches and plan smarter replacements.

Single-Ply Roofing

A Beginner’s Guide to Single-Ply Roofing Membranes

While PVC and TPO appear extremely similar, the chemistry behind each plays a big role in how they perform and which membrane is best suited for a given project

Peter Gross

July 3, 2026

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While PVC and TPO appear extremely similar, the chemistry behind each plays a big role in how they perform and which membrane is best suited for a given project.