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RC catches up with the former NRCA CEO and Congressman to discuss the state of the American dream, which he’ll bring to keynote address at IRE 2025. 

A new report by investment bank Brown Gibbons Lang & Company says the U.S. roofing market is projected to grow 4.5% annually through 2030; drivers include non-discretionary re-roofing, rising material costs, sustainability, and industry consolidation.

Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux built the company’s reputation on trust, transparency, and quality work. With a new business partner, Nathan Rath, the company positions itself for accelerated growth.

Asphalt roofing shipments dipped in Q4 2024, continuing a seasonal trend, but the year saw record highs in several categories, including the strongest year for U.S. shingle shipments since 2017 despite growing interest in roofing materials like metal.

The Top 100 list expanded to 150 in 2024, and a slew of new roofing contractor entrants came with it. As in years past, we dissect the data to see how our returning and new listees compare when ranked by their regional markets.

With metal roofing’s market share rising to 18% in 2024, the Metal Roofing Alliance trade group capitalizes on Florida’s asphalt shingle debate, highlighting the material’s vulnerability in extreme weather.

In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the recent bid-rigging investigations in roofing, and how to respond to a subpoena.

Starting this month, the maximum OSHA penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations increased to $16,550; the maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase to $165,514 per violation.

In this video, RC speaks with Safety Consultant Tammy Clark about the dangers of a one-size-fits-all approach to safety.