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Crime Blotter

Arizona Roofers Win $147K after Labor Dept. Overtime Case

Consent judgment recovers back wages and damages for 61 workers.

January 12, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor secured a consent judgment to recover $147,708 in back wages and liquidated damages for 61 Arizona roofers after overtime pay was withheld.

Company Spotlight sponsored by GAF

Unrivaled beauty that demands a second look

Timberline HDZ® Shingles always make a great first impression.

January 12, 2026

Built without compromise, Timberline HDZ^® Shingles offer industry-first technologies and powerful warranties. Plus, they now offer the new Bold Definition color collection, delivering unrivaled beauty that demands a second look.

New Products

GAF Expands Timberline HDZ Shingles With New Bold Definition Color Collection

Four new high-contrast colors build on Timberline HDZ’s performance features and warranty options, with a debut planned for IRE 2026.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 9, 2026

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Four new high-contrast colors build on Timberline HDZ’s performance features and warranty options, with a debut planned for IRE 2026.

Legal Insights

The Art of Accounts Receivable

From customer vetting to payment plans, Trent Cotney outlines proven ways contractors can reduce risk, speed up collections and keep cash moving

Tanja Kern

Trent Cotney

January 8, 2026

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Unpaid invoices are rising, and “wait and see” isn’t a strategy. In this episode, Trent Cotney shares practical ways to collect faster: vet customers upfront, track AR weekly, follow a consistent contact plan, use payment options, and know when owners should step in.

Economic Indicators

NRCA Calls for Participation in Q4 Reroofing Market Survey

Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing tracks business conditions and market trends across the U.S. and Canada

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 7, 2026

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The National Roofing Contractors Association is encouraging contractors, consultants and manufacturers to take part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing, which measures business conditions during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Giving Back

Burns & Scalo Roofing Honors Veterans With Free Roofs

Second annual Roofs for the Red, White, and Blue program doubled its impact by replacing two roofs for military families in need.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 6, 2026

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Burns & Scalo Roofing provided free roof replacements to two veteran households this November through its Roofs for the Red, White, and Blue initiative, expanding the program’s reach and reinforcing the contractor’s commitment to service, community, and those who have served the nation.

State of the Industry 2026

5 Things Roofing Contractors Want to Know about RC’s 2026 Homeowner Survey

New survey data highlights emerging industry trends that can provide roofing contractors with a pathway to business growth this year and beyond.

Art Aisner

January 5, 2026

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RC’s annual survey explores key insights into homeowner roofing preferences, contractor practices and where they don’t align.

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Natural Disasters

IBHS Findings on L.A. Fires Reinforces Systems-Based Mitigation

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 5, 2026

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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety released findings that show how a Class A roof, among other improvements, can help mitigate risks and damage when a wildfire sweeps through neighborhoods.

Awards

Raincoat Roofing Caps 2025 With Awards, Impact

National industry honors, top customer ratings, and deep community engagement define the Chicago contractor’s standout year.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 2, 2026

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Raincoat Roofing closed 2025 with rare national recognition, strong customer satisfaction, and a year-long commitment to workforce development and community service across Northern Illinois.