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Contractor Voices: Real World Roofing Success with TAMKO

Across the country, roofers share how TAMKO’s shingles protect homes and reputations — even in the harshest conditions.

August 14, 2025

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Four contractors, four regions, one conclusion: TAMKO’s Proline® shingles deliver when it matters most.

Roofing Distribution

Distributor Profile: Chelsea Oesch, QXO

Marketing director’s love for dogs helped fuel successful TRI-BUILT rebrand

Chris Gray

August 13, 2025

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From sales to marketing, Chelsea Oesch has transformed QXO’s TRI-BUILT into a billion-dollar brand while giving back to people, pups, and the roofing community.

roofers installing FORTIFIED roofs in Louisiana

FORTIFIED Roofing

Louisiana's FORTIFIED Revolution 20 Years After Katrina

How a new generation of hurricane-resistant construction is transforming home resilience and stabilizing Louisiana's insurance market

Tanja Kern

August 11, 2025

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Twenty years after Katrina, Louisiana families are getting homes that can survive hurricanes. FORTIFIED standards cut storm damage 70%—and adoption is surging.

Economic Reports

Roofing Industry Braces as Trump's Tariff Increases Take Effect

New average tariff rate the highest since the 1930s

Chris Gray

August 11, 2025

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New and established U.S. tariffs are expected to bring in $2.3 trillion in revenue but drive up roofing material costs, affecting contractor bids, profit margins, and supply chains.

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Guest Column

What Attic Venting Questions are Roofing Pros Asking?

Roofing Events

Win the Storm to Feature Top Influencers and Million-Dollar CEOs

Win the Storm 2025 Organizer Josey Parks Promises Contractors Will ‘Leave Changed’ with Strategies from Hundred-Million-Dollar Companies

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

August 8, 2025

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Conference owner Josey Parks has assembled a roster designed to both inspire and educate contractors with actionable strategies to improve their businesses from the industry's biggest names.

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Publisher's Post

Challenge Workers by Growing Their Emotional Intelligence

As leaders, we must not only set goals for our employees but help them grow in poise

Jill Bloom

August 8, 2025

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Life lessons can pop up anywhere, including your kid's sporting events. RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on recent lessons she picked up that apply to roofing leaders.

Crisis Preparation

How to Create a Crisis Management Plan

Learn how to prepare for the next disaster, before the opportunities wash away.

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

August 6, 2025

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In this episode, roofing contractors can learn how to prepare for the next big storm now, before the opportunities wash away.

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

August 5, 2025

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

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

Tanja Kern

August 4, 2025

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