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The U.K. held its version of the SkillsUSA finals last weekend testing roofing knowledge.

Workforce Development

UK’s ‘SkillBuild’ Roofing Judge: ‘Never Seen It So Close’

National onstruction trade competition has echoes of SkillsUSA

November 27, 2024

SkillBuild, the U.K.’s top construction skills competition, concluded with Bolton College’s Joe Gallagher winning first place in roofing; like is American counterpart, SkillsUSA, it promotes trade excellence.

Presidential Interregnum

How the New Trump Administration May Impact Roofing

RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney weighs in on what changes the new Trump Administration could make to impact roofing and construction.

Trent Cotney

November 27, 2024

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A new Trump Administration could bring sweeping changes to several business sectors, including roofing and construction. Trent Cotney weighs in.

VIDEO: Contractor Q&A with Scott Riopelle and One Solutions

The founder of Interstate Roofing moves on to his next challenge with Sean Ricks -- to build One Solutions into the leading residential roofing platform in the nation. Here’s how they intend to do it.

Art Aisner

November 26, 2024

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Veteran roofing contractor Scott Riopelle is never at a loss for words, and joins RC for an exclusive conversation about roofs, life, second chances and more.

Continuus-Materials, producer of Everboard roof boards, has halted production.

Manufacturing Mystery

Continuus Materials Halts Production of ‘Everboard’ Roofing Panels Without Explanation

Shutdown of WM-backed plant for roofing boards from recycled materials remains puzzling

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 26, 2024

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Continuus Materials abruptly closed its Iowa plant producing Everboard roofing panels, displacing 32 workers; despite prior WM and Tailwater Capital investment, no explanation was given.

Hidden Wonders Tour features the BAT - Belt Assisted Transport - the world's only conveyor ride out of a cave..jpg

Event News

NWIR Days Focuses on Adventure for 2025 Conference

Event features unique walking cave tour and dinner

Chris Gray

November 26, 2024

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National Women in Roofing is hosting its annual NWIR Days conference with some new twists on its event format: it will include a unique cavern tour, among other novelties.

Regulatory News

Additional 64K H-2B Visas Made Available for FY 2025

Roofing contractors can supplement their workforce through H-2B workers

Bryan Gottlieb

November 26, 2024

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American businesses in industries such as roofing can take advantage of extra H-2B visas to hire seasonal and other temporary workers in 2025.

Editor's Choice

Innovative Roofing Solutions for 2024: Editor's Choice

See what new tools and innovations entered into the roofing space this year, and are already making a difference for roofing contractors in their markets.

Chris Gray

Art Aisner

November 25, 2024

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Explore the new tools and technologies helping contractors boost efficiency, operations, and customer care. RC editors have highlighted the most impactful products for 2024 to tackle daily challenges and propel success in various roofing markets.

Behavioral Shifts in Marketing Consumption

Podcast

Dear Anna: How Do Post-Election Marketing Shifts Affect Me?

Behavioral shifts in marketing consumption—what does this mean for contractors?

Chris Gray

Anna Anderson

November 25, 2024

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With the 2024 presidential election done, consumer behavior is changing. Anna Anderson of Art Unlimited discusses these shifts and how they affect marketing strategies for contractors.

VIDEO: The Great Heights of the Building Arts

Trent Cotney marvels at the American College of Building Arts in Charleston, a hands-on college which sees its student reach exceptional heights within the building community.

Jill Bloom

Trent Cotney John Wyatt

November 18, 2024

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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses the American College of Building Arts, where the Slate Association held a meeting.

Ken Kelly (center) with his wife, Jennifer, in Japan at a roofing company

International Roofing

What the U.S. Can Learn from Roofing in Japan

A trip to the Land of the Rising Sun reveals fascinating business practices and beliefs that could help improve roofing companies in America

Ken Kelly

November 15, 2024

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Roofing veteran Ken Kelly shares important insights from his visit to Japan to see what we can learn from their efficient production and installation practices.