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Best Practices for Commercial Roofing Installations

Roofing contractors should always follow installation best practices on commercial roof projects, especially as they pertain to high-performance systems.

Tanner Duer

November 27, 2025

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Commercial roof failures — especially leaks — can often be traced back to installation errors, and open liability concerns for contractors. Check out these best practices for commercial roofing installations.

Blueprints & Battle Plans

Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers

Nick Sizemore

November 17, 2025

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Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop and manage high performers

Technology News

Can AI Smart Glasses Make Roof Inspections Safer, Faster?

New smart glasses brings voice-controlled data capture and real-time job updates to roofing and other skilled trades

Tanja Kern

November 12, 2025

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A new AI-enabled smart eyewear system lets field technicians document work, run checklists, and share job updates using voice commands.

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Techniques for Commercial Roof Inspections in Major U.S. Cities

How Smart Roof Inspections Safeguard Your Business

October 27, 2025

When maintaining commercial properties, few things are as important as the roof. Whether you manage an office park in New York, a warehouse in Chicago or are searching for commercial roof inspection services near Philadelphia, understanding advanced inspection techniques and aligning your business with urban commercial needs can make all the difference in protecting your investment and reputation.

Crime Blotter

Honest Roofers Expose Florida Contractor’s Attempt to Fake Roof Damage

Chris Gray

October 22, 2025

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A Florida resident's due diligence and reputable roofing contractors thwarted a potential scam after determining a roofer intentionally damaged a roof to generate business.

11 Ways to Use AI In Your Roofing Business

Our Criteria for Selecting AI Roofing Tools

Austin Ryder

October 15, 2025

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AI is evolving at an unprecedented rate and will continue to change faster and faster. Here are just a few suggestions on how you can use it to help grow and maintain your business.

Roofing Technology

Gecko, NAES Introduce StratoSight AI-Powered Roofing Assessments

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 3, 2025

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AI and robotics company Gecko and NAES Corporation have launched StratoSight, an AI-powered inspection platform using drones to determine the status of roofs and rooftop equipment.

Legal Insights Podcast

OSHA Self-Auditing Strategies for Roofing Contractors

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses how OSHA’s self-audit programs can provide opportunities for roofing contractors.

Art Aisner

Trent Cotney

August 21, 2025

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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses how OSHA’s self-audit programs can provide opportunities for roofing contractors.

Video/Podcast

OSHA Punchlists become Roofer Headaches

How roofing contractors can manage punchlists and other requirements on the jobsite

Art Aisner

Trent Cotney

May 29, 2025

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RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores how roofing contractors can best deal with jobsite punchlists.

Roofing contractors face unclear guidelines after New Orleans started requiring permits for roof replacements without public notification for months.

Regulatory News

Under Pressure from Insurers, New Orleans Adopts Roofing Permit Requirement

A potentially complicated permit process sows confusion in The Big Easy

Bryan Gottlieb

May 14, 2025

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New Orleans now requires permits for major roof work to boost insurer confidence, but unclear enforcement and rollout confusion have raised concerns among contractors.