Roofing Top Stories

Podcast

Dear Anna: Three Goals for Your Next Trade Show

Setting goals for the next trade show can be the key to maximizing your time and getting results.

Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor

January 25, 2024

Art Unlimited CEO and marketing guru Anna Anderson explains how roofing contractors can make the most of their time at trade shows like the International Roofing Expo and other industry events.

Economic Indicators

ARMA Releases Mostly Upbeat Fourth Quarter Product Shipment Report

Shipments square with other economic data from U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, show 2023 enjoyed solid growth

Bryan Gottlieb

January 23, 2024

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Asphalt roofing market thrives in Q4 2023: Shingles up 25.5%, modified bitumen up 10.4%. BUR base, ply, and mineral cap sheets decline and the Canadian market faces challenges.

Business Coaching

What to Look for in a Good Coach

Roofing sales guru Chuck Thokey reminds contractors that sales coaches are not sales mentors, and to ask these key questions when seeking a good coach.

Chuck Thokey

January 22, 2024

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Considering a business coach? Have a few clear expectations in mind and here’s what you should be asking.

Contractor Q&A

Stonebrook Exterior

Stonebrook Exterior Owners Steve Kunkel and Jason Reinke share how they found success roofing in the Heartland and have their eyes set on continued expansion

Art Aisner

January 22, 2024

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Continuously improving customer service and maintaining open communication channels is critical to building trust and sustaining long-term success at Stonebrook Exteriors.

Air Vent Feature

An Attic Ventilation-Focused Culture Pushes Roofing Companies to be Better

The roofing company, the homeowner and the industry all benefit by ‘doing it right’

Paul Scelsi

January 15, 2024

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Aaron Santas, CEO of RoofCoach, speaks about the importance of building a company culture that includes addressing attic ventilation at every roofing job.

IRE 2024 PREVIEW

2024 International Roofing Expo Featuring Two Keynotes, Philanthropic Efforts

Expo’s Return to Las Vegas Showcases Two Keynotes, Supports Community

Art Aisner

January 12, 2024

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The International Roofing Expo returns to Las Vegas Feb. 6-8, 2024. Take a sneak peek into what's in store for attendees returning to the 'Entertainment Capital of the World.'

Commercial Roofing

PROJECT PROFILE: Hanover Road Warehouse

New warehouse facility in Bethlehem, Penn., is covered with 16-foot-wide TPO membrane from Versico Roofing Systems.

Art Aisner

January 10, 2024

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JLK Contracting, Inc. roofed a new warehouse facility in Bethlehem, Penn., by using new 16-foot-wide TPO membrane rolls from Versico.

Roofing Technology

VIDEO: Roofr’s Evolution, Growth Continues

January 5, 2024

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Richey Nelson, a third-generation roofer, co-founded Roofr to connect homeowners with roofers. Facing a shortage of roofers, his company started offering a free aerial imagery measurement tool to attract contractors, which evolved into a comprehensive sales software platform covering various aspects of the roofing business.

Roofing Contractor of the Year

Enter Now: Roofing Contractor of the Year 2024

Submissions are Free and Must be Submitted Online by June 3

Art Aisner

January 3, 2024

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The submission period for RC's annual Commercial and Residential Roofing Contractors of the Year closes June 3, 2024. Submit today!

Top 100 Roofing Contractors

Enter Now: Roofing Contractor’s 2024 Top 100 List

Submissions are Free of Charge and Due by June 3, 2024

Art Aisner

January 3, 2024

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It's that time of year! See how your roofing company stacks up with others around the country as RC's annual effort to identify the top revenue-producing roofers gets underway.