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Record turnout at the National Roofing Contractors Association's Roofing Day 2025 saw industry pros lobby Congress on tax and labor reforms — amid tariffs that rattled markets and threatened to reshape the political landscape.

Amidst food trucks and swag, a new ABC Supply in Michigan buzzed with optimism for building relationships and serving the local roofing community with fresh perspectives.

A severe ice storm hit northern Michigan, knocking out power and damaging roofs, including Roofing Contractor Publisher Jill Bloom’s small lake house. Together with Ruben Gonzalez of Ais Construction, the pair led their own relief effort to assist her neighbors. 

New U.S. tariffs on imports could drive up roofing and construction costs, straining supply chains and increasing material shortages. Contractors must adapt quickly as the industry braces for impact.

QXO’s $11B acquisition of Beacon aims to transform the roofing supply chain with AI, tech upgrades, and employee-driven insights — promising streamlined operations and growth. What’s next for contractors?

As the so-called "Liberation Day" approaches and the Trump administration's tariffs are scheduled to take effect April 2, learn what you can do to mitigate the effects the tariffs will have on pricing, labor and more.

Safety expert Tammy Clark heads to a commercial roofing job to highlight ways roofing contractors can avoid accidents and OSHA violations involving ladders.

Roofing Contractor’s 2025 nationwide survey reveals how homeowners choose roofing contractors, emphasizing the importance of word-of-mouth, online reviews and price transparency. 

Even if an existing attic vent appears in good condition, it's never a good idea to reuse them, says Paul Scelsi of AirVent Inc.

A statistical analysis by Instant Roofer shows America’s largest metro areas face severe roofing issues, with Detroit, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles hit hardest. Contractors can seize big repair opportunities.