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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.

Roof Rejuvenation

Roof Resurfacing Service Launches in Pennsylvania

Liqua-Roof adds a bonded granule layer intended to improve durability and weather resistance.

Tanja Kern

March 30, 2026

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A new service in Pittsburgh aims to extend roof life through resurfacing, offering homeowners a lower-cost alternative to full replacement and reducing construction waste.

Awards News

Everlight Solar Wins Bravas Award in Madison Vote

Community voting recognizes solar company

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 27, 2026

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Everlight Solar was named a Gold Winner in the 2026 Bravas Raves & Faves Awards, reflecting strong community support from Madison, Wisconsin residents.

Extreme Weather

AccuWeather Forecast Predicts Busy Hurricane Season for Roofers

AccuWeather forecasts 3-5 direct storm impacts on the U.S. during Atlantic hurricane season with El Niño developing during peak.

Art Aisner

March 25, 2026

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AccuWeather hurricane forecast: A wild storm season awaits.

Live from IRE 2026

Digital Marketing Is Now Roofing’s Baseline

Poncho Serrano outlines why contractors must embrace multi-platform marketing, consistency and organic content to stay competitive in 2026.

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

March 25, 2026

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Marketing expert Poncho Serrano explains why roofing contractors must embrace multi-platform visibility, consistent content and organic strategy to compete in 2026. Learn how AI fits in—and why being “everywhere” online is no longer optional.

Rethinking Roof Resilience: How HailGuard™ Shingles Aim to Shift the Conversation on Hail Protection

As hail losses climb nationwide, roofing innovation is evolving. HailGuard™ shingles introduce a warranty-backed system designed to help homeowners manage storm risk and potentially reduce long-term financial exposure.†

March 23, 2026

As hail losses climb nationwide, roofing innovation is evolving. HailGuard™ shingles introduce a warranty-backed system designed to help homeowners manage storm risk and potentially reduce long-term financial exposure.^†

Roof Legislation

Roofing Industry Coalition Defeats Proposed Ban on Low-Slope Roofs in Mississippi

Industry groups defend sound building science against measure that imposed a minimum 3:12 roof slope on all new public buildings.

Art Aisner

March 18, 2026

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Industry groups unite to defend sound building science against proposed rules for new public facilities.

The Hidden Cost of Using AI for Roofing Contractors

Legal Insights

Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Roofing Contractors?

Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

Jill Bloom

Trent Cotney

March 16, 2026

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Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

arial view of roofs being reroofed in Louisiana

FORTIFIED Roofs

Louisiana Orders Insurers to Offer FORTIFIED Roof Discounts

New rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2027

Tanja Kern

March 16, 2026

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Louisiana insurers must begin offering premium discounts for homes built to FORTIFIED standards under a new regulation aimed at reducing hurricane losses and stabilizing insurance costs.