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International Roofing Expo 2026

PHOTOS: Community Service Day at IRE 2026

Roofing Industry Volunteers Kick Off the 2026 International Roofing Expo with a Powerful Give-Back in Las Vegas

Art Aisner

January 19, 2026

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Roofing professionals step up again and volunteer for Las Vegas residents as part of Community Service Day 2026.

I-9 Audits, Raids and Contractor Compliance

Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).

Trent Cotney

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January 16, 2026

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Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).

Contractor Profile

How a Cartoon Beaver Helped a 50-Year Roofing Company Find New Life

A Rhode Island contractor’s bold rebrand replaced patriotic trucks with a friendly mascot—and unlocked explosive growth.

Tanja Kern

January 14, 2026

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When political perceptions began costing him leads, third-generation roofer Sean King made a risky decision: rebrand his family business around a smiling cartoon beaver. Eight months later, Busy Beaver Roofing is seeing record drive-by leads, stronger community engagement, and expansion into new markets.

A completed roofing job on a 2 story home

Top 100 Roofing Contractors

RC Opens Submissions for the 2026 Top 100 Roofing Contractors List

Entries are now open for RC’s annual ranking of North America’s top revenue-producing roofers.

Art Aisner

January 9, 2026

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Roofing Contractor is now collecting entries for its annual Top 100 Roofing Contractors list. Submissions are open through June 1, with rankings based on self-reported 2025 revenue and results to be published in the August RC eMagazine.

Legal Insights

The Art of Accounts Receivable

From customer vetting to payment plans, Trent Cotney outlines proven ways contractors can reduce risk, speed up collections and keep cash moving

Tanja Kern

Trent Cotney

January 8, 2026

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Unpaid invoices are rising, and “wait and see” isn’t a strategy. In this episode, Trent Cotney shares practical ways to collect faster: vet customers upfront, track AR weekly, follow a consistent contact plan, use payment options, and know when owners should step in.

Now Open: RC’s Roofing Contractors of the Year Submissions

Commercial and residential contractors invited to enter RC’s annual recognition program.

Art Aisner

January 8, 2026

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The submission window is officially open for Roofing Contractor’s Commercial and Residential Roofing Contractors of the Year. Roofing companies of all sizes and specialties are invited to share what sets them apart before entries close June 2.

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IRE 2026 Last-Minute Preview

Get a last-minute look at what’s ahead for roofing contractors attending IRE 2026, Jan. 20-22 in Las Vegas

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Jill Bloom

January 7, 2026

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North America's largest roofing and exteriors event returns to Las Vegas Jan. 20-22. The 2026 International Roofing Expo will showcase the latest products and innovations both residential and commercial roofing contractors will want to see and experience as the new year gets underway.

2026 State of the Roofing Industry Report

Annual report uncovers what’s driving contractor confidence, where pain points persist, and how technology and product trends are shaping the year ahead

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Chris Gray

January 5, 2026

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Despite economic turbulence, shifting regulations, workforce challenges and the rise of AI, roofing contractors are showing resilience. RC’s State of the Industry Report explores what contractors can expect next and where the industry is headed.

Top 100

The Top 100 Roofing Contractors by Region

The Top 100 contractors make their mark in their respective regions in a year of private equity activity

Chris Gray

December 30, 2025

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Find out which companies are at the top in their markets as RC presents the 2025 Top 100 regional report.

A Look Back

The Most Popular Roofing Articles in 2025

RC readers were drawn in 2025 to stories that reflected both the scale and the uncertainty of today’s roofing industry.

Tanja Kern

December 23, 2025

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From billion-dollar contractors and industry-shaping acquisitions to federal investigations, immigration enforcement, and shifting material debates, Roofing Contractor readers were drawn in 2025 to stories that reflected both the scale and the uncertainty of today’s roofing industry.