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Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) - 50 years!

Video

RCAT 2025 Celebrating 50 Years!

RC catches up with organizers of the 50th annual Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) to preview the event, Sept. 17-19, in Austin.

Jill Bloom

September 9, 2025

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Get a sneak peek at the 50th annual Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) Conference, Sept. 17-19, in Austin.

Best of Success Show

Top Tax Mistakes Contractors Must Avoid

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

September 8, 2025

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Tax season can be a contractor's worst nightmare, but it doesn't have to be. In a recent Best of Success podcast, Amparo Sancen, founder of Latinos en Roofing and CEO of Sancen Contracting, shared critical insights about the most costly tax mistakes plaguing contractors—and how to avoid them.

Roofing Trade Shows

WSRCA's 'Each One Reach One' Drive

Incoming WRSCA President Stan Robinson discusses the impact membership and regularly attending the Western Roofing Expo has had on his 45-year roofing career.

Art Aisner

September 8, 2025

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Hear what incoming WSRCA President Stan Robinson’s looking forward to at WRE 2025, Sept. 28-30, and the challenges ahead for roofing contractors.

Coatings Special Section 2025

Roof Coatings Market Q&A with MuleHide

Art Aisner

September 8, 2025

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In a market facing tariffs of various sizes and complexities on all imported materials and lingering workforce shortages, coatings is emerging as an accessible vertical for contractors to pursue. The experts at MuleHide discuss the state of coatings in the 2025 economy.

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs exceeded constitutional and statutory limits.

Economic News

Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal: What it Means for Roofing

Reciprocal tariffs among those deemed illegal, though steel and aluminum tariffs will remain

Chris Gray

September 2, 2025

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As split decision from federal judges deemed certain tariffs imposed by President Trump were illegal, though price relief and economic stability for roofing companies may not materialize.

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Event News

PHOTO GALLERY: Win The Storm 2025

Jill Bloom

Chris Gray

September 1, 2025

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Win The Storm 2025 brought more than 2,000 pros together in Dallas with 200 speakers, a Latino Lounge debut, and plenty of networking. See some of the highlights in our photo gallery.

Roof Coatings 2025

Coatings Considerations for Roofing Contractors

Tariffs, rising prices and sustained concerns about supply chain could create winning conditions for roofing contractors in coatings.

Art Aisner

September 1, 2025

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Tariffs, rising prices and sustained concerns about supply chain could create winning conditions for roofing contractors in coatings.

Labor Survey

Labor Shortages Mount Under Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown

AGC/NCCER report cites labor shortages, delays, and rising costs, urging more training funds and lawful immigration pathways

Tanja Kern

August 30, 2025

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A new industry survey finds 92% of construction firms face hiring challenges, leading to delays, higher costs, and renewed calls for workforce and immigration reforms.

Immigration

E-Verify Gaps Put Roofing Contractors at Risk of Immigration Violations

Conflicting statements from DHS about verification program highlight system weaknesses

Chris Gray

August 29, 2025

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Roofing contractors relying on E-Verify may still face risks. Recent DHS comments indicate the system isn’t foolproof, leaving employers responsible for verifying worker eligibility.