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A Roofing Contractor’s Guide to Smart Devices for 2026

Follow this practical playbook to tighten your wireless spend, lock down your devices, and reduce downtime to focus on the work that matters

Chris Kolar

December 15, 2025

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We explore several tips on how to manage wireless devices to ensure fewer mistakes, faster billing, and a better customer experience

Immigration

Shutdown Lessons for Roofers: Why Immigration Gridlock Still Threatens Your 2026 Project Schedule

John Dorer

December 1, 2025

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The federal shutdown may be over, but its freeze on the PERM labor certification process is still disrupting roofing contractors’ hiring timelines. Here’s what contractors need to know and how to prepare before the next shutdown.

9 Tips on Optimizing Roofing Business Operations

Enhancing performance is about stacking small, consistent improvements

Sean Moriarty

November 24, 2025

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Do you feel your roofing business is good, but can do better? Tectum Roofing CEO Sean Moriarty shares some of the strategies roofing contractors can adopt to optimize their operations.

Blueprints & Battle Plans

Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers

Nick Sizemore

November 17, 2025

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Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers

IPG's ECP division announced its roofing underlayment product, NovaSeal, has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver level certification.

Roofing Systems

Why Roof Underlayment Shrinkage Matters to Roofing Contractors

Roof underlayments are a hidden, yet vital part of any roofing installation and should not be overlooked

Jeffry Cole

November 12, 2025

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A roof is only as strong as its weakest layer. Minimize moisture buildup and protect roofs with these tips to prevent underlayment shrinkage.

Ventilation

Be Careful Cutting that Ridge Vent Airflow Slot

Wider is not better, experts say

Paul Scelsi

November 6, 2025

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Does cutting a wider slot for a ridge vent boost airflow? AirVent explains why that might be a bad idea and how proper slot size helps avoid costly installation mistakes.

Roofing Technology

AI Can Revolutionize Appointment Scheduling for Roofing Contractors

Voice AI agents built for home services offer a more efficient, reliable way to convert inbound calls into confirmed appointments.

Kevin Wu

October 30, 2025

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How voice AI can automate phone-based appointment scheduling for roofing contractors.

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Workforce Development

Southern California Roofers Rally around Kern County Roofing Students

RCASoCal members show what the roofing industry can do when inspired to support the future.

Victoria Sharples

October 24, 2025

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For every five workers that retire from the roofing industry, only two are replaced. That needs to change.

3 Strategies to Retain Roofing Talent

Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews

Kit Dickinson

October 21, 2025

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Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews

11 Ways to Use AI In Your Roofing Business

Our Criteria for Selecting AI Roofing Tools

Austin Ryder

October 15, 2025

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AI is evolving at an unprecedented rate and will continue to change faster and faster. Here are just a few suggestions on how you can use it to help grow and maintain your business.