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2025 Top 100: Ones to Watch

Companies leaning on new technology, brand awareness and expansion to grow revenue in 2025

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

August 4, 2025

These roofing companies have what it takes to make it on the Top 100 list. Find out what they’re doing to earn a spot on next year’s list.

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The 2025 Top 100: The Next 25

They may not have made the Top 100, but these contractors are making moves in their markets

Chris Gray

August 4, 2025

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RC highlights standout roofing companies just shy of the Top 100 list, recognizing their record growth, smart strategy, and potential to break through next year.

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2025 Top 100 Spotlights

Companies share what they did to earn a spot on this year’s list

Chris Gray

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August 4, 2025

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RC highlights on some of the standout contractors, both new and repeat entrants, from the Top 100 list to show how others can duplicate their success.

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Legislation Analysis

Bill Calls for Restricting Quotas, Adding Safety Requirements for Warehouses

Similar legislation is pending in state governments

Chris Gray

August 4, 2025

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Roofing distributors should keep an eye on federal and state efforts to regulate warehouse quotas and safety rules that could impact material suppliers.

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Exclusive: 2025’s Top 100 Roofing Contractors

Private equity’s role in roofing becomes apparent as multiple PE-based firms top the list

Chris Gray

August 4, 2025

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Roofing Contractor's 2025 Top 100 list reveals revenue leaders in roofing, with private equity playing a growing role and new companies earning spots through strategic growth.

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Economic Reports

Construction Jobs See Little Growth in July

Disappointing numbers infuriates Trump, who calls for BLS commissioner to be fired

Chris Gray

August 1, 2025

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Construction, along with most industries, saw little to no improvement in job numbers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The news spurred President Trump to fire the BLS' commissioner.

Pulling Permits

New Oklahoma City Roofing Permit Law Takes Effect

Contractors will need to pull permits before significant roofing projects can begin

Chris Gray

August 1, 2025

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A new ordinance requires contractors and property owners to pull a permit before beginning roofing work within Oklahoma City.

Acquisitions

Verisk to Acquire AccuLynx in $2.35B Deal

Acquisition anticipated to augment analytics and benchmarking for insurers and contractors

Chris Gray

July 30, 2025

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Verisk is expanding its network capabilities across the insurance claims and restoration ecosystem with the acquisition of SaaS platform AccuLynx.

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Construction Employment Analysis

ABC: Construction Hiring Remains Low in June 2025

Unemployment remains low, but federal policies continue to affect hiring

Chris Gray

July 30, 2025

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The latest job numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show slowed hiring in June, with companies laying off workers at a historically slow pace and remaining sluggish about hiring.

Crime Blotter

Minnesota Contractor Jailed for Fraud After Deceiving Customers

Complaints allege he defrauded $240,000 from customers, sold a company vehicle to by a Corvette, and told employees to lie to customers

Chris Gray

July 29, 2025

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The owner of Oberg Roofing and Restoration is behind bars after law enforcement issued a warrant for his arrest. He is accused of defrauding his customers, and new details allege he mishandled company finances and assets.