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Business Expansion

Advanced Roofing Becomes Employee-Owned as ESOP Takes Effect

Florida-based contractor adopts ESOP structure to stay independent and reinforce long-term stability for clients and employees

Tanja Kern

January 9, 2026

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Florida-based contractor adopts ESOP structure to stay independent and reinforce long-term stability for clients and employees.

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Top 100 Roofing Contractors

RC Opens Submissions for the 2026 Top 100 Roofing Contractors List

Entries are now open for RC’s annual ranking of North America’s top revenue-producing roofers.

Art Aisner

January 9, 2026

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Roofing Contractor is now collecting entries for its annual Top 100 Roofing Contractors list. Submissions are open through June 1, with rankings based on self-reported 2025 revenue and results to be published in the August RC eMagazine.

Legal Insights

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.

Video

IRE 2026 Last-Minute Preview

Get a last-minute look at what’s ahead for roofing contractors attending IRE 2026, Jan. 20-22 in Las Vegas

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom

January 7, 2026

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North America's largest roofing and exteriors event returns to Las Vegas Jan. 20-22. The 2026 International Roofing Expo will showcase the latest products and innovations both residential and commercial roofing contractors will want to see and experience as the new year gets underway.

A Roofing Contractor’s Guide to Smart Devices for 2026

Follow this practical playbook to tighten your wireless spend, lock down your devices, and reduce downtime to focus on the work that matters

Chris Kolar

December 15, 2025

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We explore several tips on how to manage wireless devices to ensure fewer mistakes, faster billing, and a better customer experience

2025 Commercial Roofing Trends

Digital Spotlight

December 5, 2025

Roofing contractors from around the country shared insights about the year they had and expectations for the future with our annual roofing survey.

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2 Plans Needed to Exit in 2025

Roofing contractors looking to exit need both a company plan and an owner’s plan in today’s business climate

Kevin Kennedy

November 20, 2025

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Roofing contractors looking to exit need both a company plan and an owner’s plan in today’s business climate

Private Equity

Private Equity Fallout Rocks Roofing; Pros Step In

When fast-growing finance failed, Minnesota roofers restored stability the traditional way.

Tanja Kern

November 19, 2025

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Private-equity failures in home improvement leave customers stranded and crews jobless—a Minnesota contractor jumps in to stabilize the market.

Smart Software Decisions: Advice from Trent Cotney

Legal Insights

Software, Business Sales, and Managing Backlogs

RC Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses critical insights for contractors on software integration, business acquisitions, and maintaining strong fundamentals during market slowdowns.

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Jill Bloom John Wyatt

November 18, 2025

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In this episode, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for contractors.