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2025 Residential Contractor of the Year: Infinity Exteriors

Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Solutions team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

Tanja Kern

December 5, 2025

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Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Solutions team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

The Staff at Best Contracting Services in Garden City, California

2025 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Best Contracting Services

When the industry gathered to honor a project, Best Contracting gathered to honor a team.

Art Aisner

December 4, 2025

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A 203,000-square-foot milestone, a custom blue PVC membrane, and a team that refused to let COVID-era challenges stop them.

Best of Success 2025

Who are Roofing Contractor’s 2025 Commercial, Residential Contractors of the Year?

Infinity Exteriors and BEST Contracting Services, Inc., earn RC’s highest annual honor for stellar work and cultivating winning company cultures.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 4, 2025

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Two standout roofing contractors take home RC’s highest annual honor to close out day one of Best of Success 2025.

2025 Commercial Roofing Trends Report

Majority of commercial roofing contractors expect sales growth despite formidable challenges in workforce and costs in 2026

Art Aisner

December 4, 2025

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Majority of commercial roofing contractors expect sales growth despite formidable challenges in workforce and costs in 2026

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.

Commercial Roofing

Best Practices for Commercial Roofing Installations

Roofing contractors should always follow installation best practices on commercial roof projects, especially as they pertain to high-performance systems.

Tanner Duer

November 27, 2025

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Commercial roof failures — especially leaks — can often be traced back to installation errors, and open liability concerns for contractors. Check out these best practices for commercial roofing installations.

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Manufacturing News

IBHS 2025 Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings Show 18 Products as 'Good'

None of the 24 shingle lines tested received an "Excellent" after enhanced testing

Chris Gray

November 26, 2025

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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety has released its most comprehensive Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings yet, evaluating 24 products sold across hail-prone regions to determine which ones can withstand hailstorm damage.

Distributor Profile: Jeff Lee, ABC Supply

From the ballfield to the branch, Jeff Lee has turned teamwork into a winning formula

Chris Gray

November 26, 2025

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Jeff Lee’s competitive drive and team-first mindset have earned him ABC Supply’s highest honor — the Ken Hendricks Award. Find out how this Arkansas managing partner built a culture of winning in roofing distribution.

Roofing Safety

Roof Safety Spotlight: AAA Roofing’s Mark McGuire

Mark McGuire’s long-term commitment to safety stands out as the MRCA’s 2025 Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Award winner.

Art Aisner

November 25, 2025

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Get a glimpse of what it takes to be a standout safety professional in today’s roofing industry.

Workers with Bachman’s Roofing in Pennsylvania install a new roof for a breast cancer survivor in October.

Giving Back

Thankful and Giving: How the Roofing Industry Stepped Up in 2025

From donations of free roofs to school supplies, roofing companies gave back in a challenging year

Chris Gray

November 24, 2025

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Amid a challenging year, roofing companies nationwide proved that compassion is second nature through donating roofs, supplies, and time to help families, veterans, and communities in need.