Roofing Contractor eMagazine

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Roofing Education

Education, Technology Take Center Field at CertainTeed’s Detroit Workshop

First Contractor’s Edge Business Building Workshop of 2025-26 sees 500 in attendance

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

October 28, 2025

Roofing contractors from across the Midwest gathered at Ford Field for CertainTeed’s Contractor’s Edge Workshop, learning how to boost their businesses through educational sessions focusing on the latest products and technology.

2025 Residential Contractor of the Year: Infinity Exteriors

Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Services team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

Tanja Kern

December 5, 2025

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Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Services team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

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.

The Staff at Best Contracting Services in Garden City, California

2025 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Best Contracting Services

When the industry gathered to honor a project, Best Contracting gathered to honor a team.

Art Aisner

December 4, 2025

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From navigating a global crisis to achieving its best financial performance, Best Contracting Services continues its unwavering pursuit of excellence.

How a Repair-First Approach Can Lower Costs and Improve Hurricane Recovery

Rethinking Roof Claims in a High-Cost Hurricane Era

Paul Disney

December 19, 2025

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As hurricane seasons grow more expensive and roof claims soar past $30 billion annually, the property insurance industry faces a sustainability challenge. With research showing many damaged roofs can be repaired rather than replaced, adopting a more objective, repair-first mindset—similar to the evolution of windshield claims—could benefit insurers, contractors, and homeowners alike. How roofing contractors can protect margins in a shifting economy.

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

Leading Through Change: SOPREMA’s Perspective on Roofing in 2026

Challenges abound for the roofing industry, but there is hope for change and growth

Tim Kersey

December 12, 2025

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SOPREMA US CEO Tim Kersey shares his observations on what the coming year holds for the manufacturer and its customers.

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Roofer Detained by ICE at the U.S. Border

What happened to a friend of mine revealed just how fragile fairness can be — and why it matters more than ever in our industry.

Jill Bloom

December 10, 2025

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on a roofer friend’s first-hand encounter with stepped-up immigration enforcement at the U.S. border.

Peel & Seal, manufactured by MFM Building Products

December 2025 Product Focus: Low Slope Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 17, 2025

Contractors have access to a new generation of commercial roofing products designed for faster installation, stronger weather protection, and easier jobsite efficiency — delivering reliable performance across today’s most demanding applications.

Technology News

STACK, Velixo Launch Real-Time Excel Integration

The new STACK for Excel tool links takeoff and estimating data directly to Excel, giving contractors live insights and tighter financial workflows

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 28, 2025

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STACK and Velixo unveil an integration that connects estimating and financial data for faster, smarter construction decisions.

Technology News

New ServiceTitan–Home Depot Partnership Tackles Labor Gap

New Path to Pro link expands trade hiring and training

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 8, 2025

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ServiceTitan is partnering with The Home Depot’s Path to Pro program to connect contractors with skilled tradespeople and expand career opportunities in the trades.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens six new locations in Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Distributor News

ABC Supply Announces Expanded Regional Structure, Two Leadership Promotions

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2025

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ABC Supply's upcoming organizational changes include the creation of a new region and the promotion of two leaders into vice president positions.

Private Equity

Roofed Right America Acquires Eagle Rivet Roofing

Acquisition expands RRA’s national roofing platform with the addition of Eagle Rivet’s century-old New England expertise and service-first culture

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 27, 2025

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Roofed Right America (RRA) announced its acquisition of Eagle Rivet Roof Services, a commercial roofing contractor with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Private Equity

Tecta America Acquires Skyline Roofing in Virginia

Acquisition marks Tecta’s fifth in 2025, expanding its national roofing presence

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2025

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Tecta America, the nation’s largest commercial roofer, has acquired Skyline Roofing of Virginia—its fifth deal this year—further strengthening its U.S. market reach.