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Roofing Technology

How AI Is (and Isn’t) Impacting Roofing Jobs

Microsoft study shows blue-collar roofing jobs are safe, but office jobs are at risk
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 5, 2025
6 Comments

A new study from Microsoft shows artificial intelligence isn't about to replace roofing laborers, but sales and administrative jobs are vulnerable to AI.


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News Analysis

Construction Surge Doesn't Boost Roofing Demand

Despite Dodge data showing $1.33 trillion in construction starts, roofing industry faces declining shipments and cautious distributor sentiment
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Tanja Kern
August 4, 2025
One Comment

Construction projects are starting at the fastest pace in months, but roofing suppliers report a demand drop, and distributors are destocking inventory.


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Sponsored by QXO

Exclusive: 2025’s Top 100 Roofing Contractors

Private equity’s role in roofing becomes apparent as multiple PE-based firms top the list
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 4, 2025
6 Comments
Roofing Contractor's 2025 Top 100 list reveals revenue leaders in roofing, with private equity playing a growing role and new companies earning spots through strategic growth.
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Top 100 Roofing Contractors

The Top 10 Roofing Contractors of 2025

This year’s top tier of roofing contractors ranged between $1.5 billion and $297 million in revenue, accounting for roughly 20,000 roofing workers nationwide
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
July 31, 2025
4 Comments

The complete Top 100 List is almost out. Take a sneak peek and see which roofing contractors fill out the top 10.  


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Acquisitions

Verisk to Acquire AccuLynx in $2.35B Deal

Acquisition anticipated to augment analytics and benchmarking for insurers and contractors
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 30, 2025
No Comments

Verisk is expanding its network capabilities across the insurance claims and restoration ecosystem with the acquisition of SaaS platform AccuLynx.


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Text messaging keeps roofing contractors connected to their clients

Why Texting Is the Secret Weapon for Roofing Contractors

With a proper strategy, text messages can become a powerful tool that drives revenue growth for roofing contractors
Philip-Portman
Philip Portman
July 28, 2025
One Comment
Your customers check their texts—so why aren’t you texting them? See why SMS is the new roofing industry essential.
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Manufacturer News

U.S. Asphalt Roofing Shipments Decline as Canada Experiences 24% Growth

The data suggests ongoing challenges in the U.S. construction and renovation markets
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Tanja Kern
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 24, 2025
No Comments

U.S. asphalt shingle shipments fell 4.3% in Q2 2025 while Canada surged 24% year-to-date, revealing divergent North American roofing markets amid construction challenges.


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Storm Season

The Benefits of FORTIFIED-Compliant Vents

Withstanding severe storms and reduced insurance claims are among the positives of FORTIFIED vents
Paul Scelsi
July 23, 2025
No Comments

An important aspect of building an above-code FORTIFIED Roof is the ventilation. The experts at AirVent Inc. examine ventilation's role in building robust roofs that better resist severe weather.


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Brad Jacobs has rung the NYSE Opening Bell 11 times — his first was in 1997 and his most recent, above for QXO, in 2025.
Q&A

How QXO Will Transform Roofing: Brad Jacobs’ $11B Merger Playbook

Inside the billionaire’s playbook on best practices, AI-integrated technology and ethics
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 23, 2025
2 Comments

Brad Jacobs, known for high-velocity roll-ups, brought his playbook to roofing with QXO’s $11B Beacon deal; he sits down to share his thoughts with Roofing Contractor in this Q&A.



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Immigration

Gallup Poll Shows Americans View Immigration More Favorably

Attitude shift toward immigration could lead to policy improvements benefiting roofing
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 22, 2025
No Comments

As public support for immigration grows, shifting attitudes could lead to reforms that help solve the roofing industry’s labor shortage.


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