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A roof collapse durng Saint Patrick's Day could have been much worse.

Roofing Safety

VIDEO: Roof Collapses During St. Patrick’s Day Party

With 16 reportedly injured, one roofing expert to call it a "miracle" it wasn't worse

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

March 20, 2025

A viral video shows the perils of overloading a roof, with experts calling it a "miracle" no one died from the accident.

Study says worldwide solar can power 65% of global energy needs.

Sustainability News

Rooftop Solar Could Power the World — and Roofing Contractors Hold the Key

New study shows solar panels on roofs worldwide could eliminate the need for fossil fuels

Bryan Gottlieb

March 20, 2025

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A new study suggests covering all suitable rooftops worldwide with solar panels could generate 65% of global electricity: Roofing contractors stand to gain by integrating solar solutions into their services.

Construction Safety Week and OSHA will partner to promote safety in the industry from May 5 to 9

Roofing Safety

Largest Industry-Wide Safety Stand-Down Set for May 7

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 19, 2025

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Join thousands of roofing and construction professionals during Construction Safety Week May 5-9 to promote the prevention of workplace injuries and deaths.

Materials prices have increased due to tariffs.

Economic Indicators

Profits Under Pressure As Trump Tariffs See Material Costs Climb

Steel prices rise 4%, softwood increased nearly 3% as tariff impacts begin to appear in the numbers

Bryan Gottlieb

March 18, 2025

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Rising construction costs in early 2025 were fueled by a rush to buy materials before new tariffs took effect, giving domestic producers more pricing power, the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group reports.

Wild weather wreaked havoc on nationwide roofing.

Weather Event

Roof Destruction Widespread After Storms Sweep Across the US

VIDEO: From Texas to the Northeast, destruction tore numerous roofs off trusses and girders

Bryan Gottlieb

March 18, 2025

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A powerful storm battered parts of the U.S., causing severe roof damage, triggering repair spikes and prompting calls for stronger roofing materials.

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Reading, Re-thinking and Leading Roofing Organizations

Former U.S. Marine Josh Sparks brings a special brand of leadership to the roofing entrepreneurs with Infinity Home Services.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.

Jill Bloom Josh Sparks

March 18, 2025

Entrepreneurship isn’t easy and business owners and managers are primed to make mistakes whether in roofing or other fields. Josh Sparks discusses what he’s learned about overcoming them and avoiding them in the future.

Podcast

Dear Anna: How Do I Sell to the Next Generation?

Combining sales and marketing with technology will give contractors a leg up against competitors

March 17, 2025

Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson explores how roofing contractors should approach selling to the next generation of homeowners looking for a different experience from their grandparents.

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Roofers Show Skill, Credibility with ProCertification

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble discusses how ProCertification efforts are lifting the entire roofing industry through continued education and training.

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Jill Bloom

March 13, 2025

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble gives RC an exclusive update on ProCertification and other advanced training efforts in the works.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Success at Tecta America

Tecta America’s first CEO discusses how several of the values established 25 years are what’s keeping the billion-dollar roofing company on the rise.

Art Aisner

March 13, 2025

The roofing industry’s top revenue-generating commercial roofing contractor celebrates a quarter century of success.

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Education, Innovation on the Agenda for ABC Supply Co.

The roofing industry’s largest distributor is re-investing in managerial and contractor training with a new state-of-the-art facility. ABC Supply’s Rich Thompson explains more in this exclusive video.

Art Aisner

March 13, 2025

See what ABC Supply Co. is doing to help contractors stay successful in 2025 and beyond in this brief video.