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Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.

Industry pushes policy priorities in D.C.

Jill Bloom

Trent Cotney

Tanja Kern

April 20, 2026

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At Roofing Day in D.C., industry leaders met lawmakers to address workforce shortages, affordability challenges and economic uncertainty shaping contractors’ outlook for the year ahead.

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Roofing Industry Coalition Defeats Proposed Ban on Low-Slope Roofs in Mississippi

Industry groups defend sound building science against measure that imposed a minimum 3:12 roof slope on all new public buildings.

Art Aisner

March 18, 2026

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Industry groups unite to defend sound building science against proposed rules for new public facilities.

The Hidden Cost of Using AI for Roofing Contractors

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Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Roofing Contractors?

Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

Jill Bloom

Trent Cotney

March 16, 2026

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Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

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

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Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Contractors Look to Dignity Act

Trent Cotney

Jill Bloom

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.

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Is ICE Targeting My Roofing Crew?

Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney discusses how to handle perceived on-the-job targeting of crews by immigration enforcement.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom

February 17, 2026

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Trent Cotney discusses ways to handle and avoid targeting during immigration enforcement sweeps in your community.

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Labor Department Launches New Employer Compliance Tools

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division introduced new webpages, videos and updated toolkits to help employers comply with federal labor laws

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 27, 2026

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New compliance resources aim to help employers understand labor law obligations, prevent violations and resolve wage, overtime and FMLA issues proactively.

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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.

I-9 Audits, Raids and Contractor Compliance

Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).

January 16, 2026

Jill Bloom talks with construction law expert Trent Cotney to unpack I-9 audits, ICE raids and the compliance mistakes that could cost contractors everything (and how to avoid them).

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The Art of Accounts Receivable

From customer vetting to payment plans, Trent Cotney outlines proven ways contractors can reduce risk, speed up collections and keep cash moving

Tanja Kern

Trent Cotney

January 8, 2026

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Unpaid invoices are rising, and “wait and see” isn’t a strategy. In this episode, Trent Cotney shares practical ways to collect faster: vet customers upfront, track AR weekly, follow a consistent contact plan, use payment options, and know when owners should step in.

State of the Industry 2026

What Roofing Contractors Will Face in 2026

Success for roofing contractors in the year ahead will depend less on market momentum and more on disciplined execution.

Trent Cotney

January 5, 2026

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The roofing industry enters 2026 in a state of guarded realism. Demand remains present, but it is no longer insulated from broader economic and political pressures

On Demand In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.

Most roofing owners are great at the work. Knowing how to communicate what you do, why it matters, and what sets your business apart is just as important.

This session breaks down the 7 Promotes every roofing owner should know. From your personal story and value proposition to your hiring pitch, each one helps you communicate more clearly with homeowners, employees, and potential hires.

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Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.

Roofing Industry Coalition Defeats Proposed Ban on Low-Slope Roofs in Mississippi

Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Roofing Contractors?

Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Is ICE Targeting My Roofing Crew?

Labor Department Launches New Employer Compliance Tools

Navigating Immigration Regulations in Roofing

I-9 Audits, Raids and Contractor Compliance

The Art of Accounts Receivable

What Roofing Contractors Will Face in 2026

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