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IRE 2026

Visit the Atlas Ranch at IRE 2026

Saddle Up at the Atlas booth #4301 for a one-of-a-kind exhibit that blends the West with Roofing Solutions

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 20, 2026

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Saddle Up at the Atlas booth #4301 for a one-of-a-kind exhibit that blends the West with Roofing Solutions.

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Navigating Immigration Regulations in Roofing

Practical guidance to protect your roofing business and ensure compliance with federal immigration laws.

Trent Cotney

January 19, 2026

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Get equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate I-9 audits and unexpected worksite enforcement.

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From Crew to Company: How Leadership Development Transforms Roofing Contractors into Scalable Businesses

Many roofing contractors reach a point where their business growth plateaus—not because of a lack of opportunity, but because they’re stuck wearing every hat.

January 19, 2026

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Many roofing contractors reach a point where their business growth plateaus—not because of a lack of opportunity, but because they’re stuck wearing every hat.

IRE 2026 Session Preview

Growing Sales is EASY… If You Focus on the Right Things

A salesperson’s motivation, mindset, and management, all stems from how well your company executes on two key fundamentals.

John DeRosa

January 19, 2026

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A salesperson’s motivation, mindset, and management, all stems from how well your company executes on two key fundamentals.

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Understanding Metal Roofing Parts I and II

A “crash course” on metal roofing led by one of the metal industry’s leading experts

Chris Gray

January 19, 2026

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A “crash course” on metal roofing led by one of the metal industry’s leading experts.

Private Equity

QXO Prices $750M Stock Offering as M&A Focus Grows

Shares priced at $23.80; company also outlined preliminary Q4 results and expects to file its 2025 annual report Feb. 26

Tanja Kern

January 19, 2026

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QXO priced a $750 million stock offering at $23.80 per share, adding to its dealmaking war chest while investors watch M&A and preliminary Q4 results.

Workforce Development

Construction Faces 349K Worker Gap in 2026 as Spending Grows

ABC projects labor demand rising to 456,000 workers in 2027 as construction spending rebounds and retirements accelerate

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 19, 2026

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The construction industry must add nearly 350,000 workers in 2026 just to keep pace with demand, according to new modeling from Associated Builders and Contractors. Workforce shortages could worsen if spending grows faster than expected.

Awards

S-5! Founder Rob Haddock Earns MCA Service Award

Industry leader honored at Metal Construction Association Winter Meeting in Texas

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 18, 2026

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Metal Construction Association recognized S-5! Founder and CEO Rob Haddock with the Patrick R. Bush Service Award for decades of leadership, technical authorship and volunteer service advancing the metal construction industry.

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Homeowners Survey: The Roofing Customer’s Journey in 2026

RC’s exclusive annual survey explores key insights into homeowner roofing preferences, contractor practices, and emerging industry trends. Join the experts as they break down the data on the industry’s biggest stage.

Art Aisner

January 18, 2026

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The results are in! Roofing Contractor again surveyed homeowners nationwide about their perspectives on sales, new technology, workforce woes and other industry challenges.