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Energy Codes

Court Blocks HUD Energy Code Rule for Housing

Decision halts 2021 IECC mandate

March 16, 2026

A federal court vacated a HUD rule requiring the 2021 energy code for federally backed housing, renewing debate over construction costs and building performance nationwide.

Storm Watch

Monster Hail Pounds Midwest as Tornadoes Reported

Monster hail and tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest, with Kansas City contractors reporting widespread roof damage and early estimates nearing $100 million.

Tanja Kern

March 12, 2026

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Monster hail and tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest, with Kansas City contractors reporting widespread roof damage and early estimates nearing $100 million.

Tu Plan de Negocio en Roofing: Dónde Empezar y Cómo Construirlo

Los errores más costosos que cometen los contratistas y cómo evitarlos.

March 11, 2026

Amparo Sancen, fundadora de Latinos en Roofing y directora ejecutiva de Sancen Contracting, descubrir y promover la esencia de cada contratista de techado comienza con un plan de negocios adecuado.

Negative Review Scams: How Roofing Contractors are Fighting Back

Contractors share their horror stories and how they saved their reputations against negative review onslaughts

Chris Gray

March 9, 2026

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Fake Google reviews and ransom demands are targeting roofing contractors nationwide. Here’s how companies are fighting back — and what you should do.

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Forging Success with Financing

Use These Tips to Turn Roof Financing from a Sales Obstacle into a Competitive Advantage

Jonathan Sagner

March 6, 2026

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Veteran contractor-turned finance pro Jonathan Sagner draws from his experience in both worlds to boost roofing sales in today’s high-priced environment.

Video/Podcast

SPFA Convention 2026 Expands Education, Exams and Contractor Resources for Spray Foam Professionals

The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources.

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

March 3, 2026

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The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources. RC’s Jill Bloom speaks with the association’s Lisa Smith.

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Young Guns 2026

How Roofing’s Next Generation Is Shaping the Industry’s Future

RC’s latest group of emerging roofing leaders explore their passion for the trades and how to take their companies to the next level.

Art Aisner

Tanja Kern

March 3, 2026

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The roofing industry’s next generation of leaders join multiple RC Young Guns alumni to help steer the pathway to success in the annual workshop.

Contractors: Now Is the Time to Speak Up on the Dignity Act

Legal Insights

Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Contractors Look to Dignity Act

Jill Bloom

Trent Cotney

February 25, 2026

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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney and Michele Meier, general manager at Clear Choice Restoration, say the proposed Dignity Act could create a structured legal pathway for undocumented workers, offering much-needed workforce stabilization for construction trades facing mounting labor shortages.

Video/Podcast

Building Tomorrow's Workforce with SkillsUSA

State directors at IRE 2026 highlight how SkillsUSA is building the next generation of skilled trade professionals—from roofing to welding—and why contractors should take notice.

Tanja Kern

February 23, 2026

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Looking for tomorrow’s workforce today? SkillsUSA leaders say the pipeline is already in place—and contractors just need to tap in.