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Economic News

Employment in Construction Slows for Third Consecutive Month

Immigration enforcement and increased material prices factors in jobs decrease

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

September 12, 2025

Roofing contractors face a deepening labor crunch as job growth stalls and stricter immigration enforcement shrinks an already small workforce.

Storm-Resistant Roofs

Grants Fund Safer Roofs for Louisiana Families

Bonvenu Bank and FHLB Dallas provide $432K to strengthen homes with FORTIFIED roofs against severe weather.

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 11, 2025

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Thirty Louisiana families are receiving FORTIFIED roofs, thanks to $432,000 in grants from FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank to protect homes before storms strike.

Hiring News

FlashCo Adds Two Sales Reps to Expand Regional Reach

Castaneda And Swayne Join FlashCo To Strengthen Service

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 11, 2025

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FlashCo hires Oscar Castaneda and Tanner Swayne to boost sales and service in the Southwest-South and Central-South regions, adding 26 years of experience.

2025 Storm Season

Forecasts Reduced for Named Storms, Hurricanes After Mid-Season Lull

Number has ticked down to 16, but severe weather still in the forecast

Chris Gray

September 11, 2025

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The number of named storms and hurricanes predicted for this year has been reduced, but roofing contractors will still want to stay alert, as disastrous storms may yet form like they did in 2024.

Private Equity

RAFTRx Acquires Apex to Expand Midwest Roofing Reach

The acquisition expands the RAFTRx platform to eight brands operating in 15 states

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 9, 2025

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RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors acquires Apex General Contracting, expanding into Illinois and Wisconsin while strengthening its insurance restoration expertise.

Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) - 50 years!

Video

RCAT 2025 Celebrating 50 Years!

RC catches up with organizers of the 50th annual Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) to preview the event, Sept. 17-19, in Austin.

Jill Bloom

September 9, 2025

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Get a sneak peek at the 50th annual Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) Conference, Sept. 17-19, in Austin.

Private Equity

Ridgeline Acquires Kenneth Daniel Roofing

Acquisition expands Ridgeline’s presence in North Carolina and Virginia

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 9, 2025

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Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration acquires Kenneth Daniel Roofing, strengthening its North Carolina footprint and expanding into the southern Virginia market.

Manufacturer News

Kingspan Rebrands EPS with Aeroroof, Aerowall, Aeroslab

New brand structure simplifies product selection across roofing, wall, and structural insulation applications.

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 9, 2025

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Kingspan Insulation North America has rebranded its EPS portfolio under Aeroroof, Aerowall, Aeroslab, and Aerobloc to streamline selection and performance.

Best of Success Show

Top Tax Mistakes Contractors Must Avoid

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

September 8, 2025

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Tax season can be a contractor's worst nightmare, but it doesn't have to be. In a recent Best of Success podcast, Amparo Sancen, founder of Latinos en Roofing and CEO of Sancen Contracting, shared critical insights about the most costly tax mistakes plaguing contractors—and how to avoid them.

Roofing Trade Shows

WSRCA's 'Each One Reach One' Drive

Incoming WRSCA President Stan Robinson discusses the impact membership and regularly attending the Western Roofing Expo has had on his 45-year roofing career.