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Giving Back

Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (April 10, 2026)

From blood drives to community heroes and workforce training, roofing professionals are making a meaningful impact beyond the jobsite.

Tanja Kern

April 10, 2026

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Roofers give back through lifesaving blood drives, community recognition programs, and hands-on training—showcasing the industry’s commitment to service, generosity, and building stronger communities nationwide.

Restore or Replace?

Roof restoration represents an effective, minimally disruptive, and cost-optimized solution to elevate a commercial roof’s performance compared to a complete tear-off.

John Walker

April 10, 2026

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Here are what roofing contractors can consider when deciding between restoring or replacing the roof.

Technology News

OpenbooQ Launches Roofing Platform in Dayton, Ohio

Co-founder Salyers named co-CEO

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 6, 2026

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OpenbooQ launches its direct-to-consumer roofing platform in Dayton, Ohio, appointing a co-CEO as the company begins expanding its AI-driven service model nationwide.

Best of Success Podcast Show

The Power of Roofing Day 2026

The NRCA’s Duane Musser previews the issues and opportunities roofing contractors and other roofing pros will push on Capitol Hill April 14-15.

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

April 6, 2026

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Get a glimpse of what issues roofing industry stakeholders will bring to members of Congress in Washington D.C.

Roofing Safety

Safety Spotlight: KPost Company’s Luciano Perez

Luciano Perez prioritized roofing safety as a career upon realizing that too many injuries were being treated as part of the job. He’s been fighting that perception ever since.

Art Aisner

April 4, 2026

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Veteran roofing safety leader Luciano Perez reflects on a career dedicated to roofer safety.

Safety Products

Safety Reports Mobile Safety App Keeps Facilities Safe and Compliant

New software empowers contractors to improve safety performance and get more engaged in safety processes.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 3, 2026

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This comprehensive safety management software is designed to go beyond compliance and improve efficiency, employee engagement, and cut costs.

Skyline rep and homeowner shaking hands at the reroofing site

Giving Back

Skyline Donates Roof to Injured Army Veteran

North Carolina project aids wounded veteran

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 2, 2026

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A North Carolina contractor and partners provided a free roof to an Army veteran injured in Afghanistan, highlighting industry collaboration and ongoing support for service members.

Solar Roofing

Residential Solar Growth Raises Snow Safety Concerns

Experts urge planning for snow retention risks

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 1, 2026

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Rising rooftop solar adoption is increasing snow and ice hazards, prompting industry calls for better planning and snow retention systems in cold-weather regions.

Roofing at Scale

How Best Choice Roofing Is Scaling AI Across 80 Locations

The national roofing giant is standardizing its operations as it pushes toward $350M in annual revenue.

Tanja Kern

March 31, 2026

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One billion shingles installed. Now, Best Choice Roofing wants to cut every inefficiency that comes next.

Technology News

Contractor AI Adoption Surges in 2026, Report Finds

Survey of 1,000+ construction leaders shows firms moving past experimentation as AI takes hold in cost estimation, bid management and project planning.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 30, 2026

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A new industry report shows AI use rising among contractors, with firms leveraging technology to manage costs, improve margins and streamline operations.