Roofing Top Stories

Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Roofing Contractors?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

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

Court Blocks HUD Energy Code Rule for Housing

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A federal court vacated a HUD rule requiring the 2021 energy code for federally backed housing, renewing debate over construction costs and building performance nationwide.

Monster Hail Pounds Midwest as Tornadoes Reported

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Monster hail and tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest, with Kansas City contractors reporting widespread roof damage and early estimates nearing $100 million.

Tu Plan de Negocio en Roofing: Dónde Empezar y Cómo Construirlo

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:23:07 -0400

Amparo Sancen, fundadora de Latinos en Roofing y directora ejecutiva de Sancen Contracting, descubrir y promover la esencia de cada contratista de techado comienza con un plan de negocios adecuado.

Negative Review Scams: How Roofing Contractors are Fighting Back

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:21:46 -0400

Fake Google reviews and ransom demands are targeting roofing contractors nationwide. Here’s how companies are fighting back — and what you should do.

Forging Success with Financing

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Veteran contractor-turned finance pro Jonathan Sagner draws from his experience in both worlds to boost roofing sales in today’s high-priced environment.

SPFA Convention 2026 Expands Education, Exams and Contractor Resources for Spray Foam Professionals

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500

The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources. RC’s Jill Bloom speaks with the association’s Lisa Smith.

How Roofing’s Next Generation Is Shaping the Industry’s Future

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The roofing industry’s next generation of leaders join multiple RC Young Guns alumni to help steer the pathway to success in the annual workshop.

Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Building Tomorrow's Workforce with SkillsUSA

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Looking for tomorrow’s workforce today? SkillsUSA leaders say the pipeline is already in place—and contractors just need to tap in.

Commercial Roof Performance Under Intensifying Storm Pressure

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Severe storms are exposing weak points in commercial roofs — and insurers are paying close attention.

Is ICE Targeting My Roofing Crew?

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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

Beyond the Roof: A Grandfather’s Master Plan

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

How Idaho’s only certified CertainTeed Solstice installer built energy independence for his own family — not for profit, but for the future.

Culture Over Compliance: Building Trust from the Inside Out

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Create long-term success not by focusing on the work, but by investing in the people who do it.

AI Is Changing How Customers Find Contractors—Here’s How to Stay Visible Without Overhauling Your Business

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson shares practical, no-cost steps contractors can take right now to prepare their marketing for AI-driven search and the rapidly emerging “business-to-agent” economy.

Connect, Learn and Lead at IIBEC 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 12-15, in Sacramento, Calif. Recently, RC’s Group Publisher Jill Bloom sat down with IIBEC’s EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch to highlight what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show.

Christopher Griffin on Three Decades at USG

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500

In an exclusive conversation, Griffin looks back on growth, reinvestment, and why putting people first has always mattered more than titles.

Roofing Profile: XYZ Roofing

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Momentum is building for Latino roofing contractors and Miguel Medina has XYZ Roofing on the cusp of its biggest year yet.

AI In Construction—Transforming Client Acquisition

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In the latest “Dear Anna” podcast, marketing expert Anna Anderson reviews how decision-makers turn to AI instead of Google, and how contractors must rethink their websites and trust signals to stay visible and competitive.

Making Moves: How Mega Mergers are Redefining Roofing Distribution

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Billions are changing hands as giants like QXO, Home Depot, and Lowe’s
reshape rooﬁng distribution. See how mergers are redeﬁning the industry — and what it means for independents.

PHOTOS: IRE 2026 Roundup Gallery from Las Vegas

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:40:44 -0500

Day 3 closes IRE with awards, networking and reflection.

PHOTOS: International Roofing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:52:53 -0500

The opening day set the tone for a busy week, with contractors, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers gathering to explore what’s new and what’s next for the roofing and exteriors market in 2026.

PHOTOS: Latinos in Roofing at IRE 2026

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:47:00 -0500

The momentum for Latino roofing contractors in the North American roofing market is real and not going anywhere, as evidenced by another strong turnout at the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.

How to Avoid Regrets from Your Roofing Business Exit

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:03:43 -0500

Some roofing contractors eager to exit amid heightened interest from private equity have regrets. Here’s how to avoid them.

Roofing Leaders Size Up 2026 at IRE Keynote Panel

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500

The International Roofing Expo opted for a different approach with a deep dive into RC’s exclusive survey data.

PHOTOS: NWiR Day at IRE 2026

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:50:00 -0500

National Women in Roofing (NWIR) marked a milestone at NWIR Days 2026, celebrating a decade of advocacy, collaboration, and empowerment that transformed the roofing industry landscape.

PHOTOS: Community Service Day at IRE 2026

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:30:00 -0500

Roofing professionals step up again and volunteer for Las Vegas residents as part of Community Service Day 2026.

I-9 Audits, Raids and Contractor Compliance

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:55:24 -0500

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).

How a Cartoon Beaver Helped a 50-Year Roofing Company Find New Life

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

When political perceptions began costing him leads, third-generation roofer Sean King made a risky decision: rebrand his family business around a smiling cartoon beaver. Eight months later, Busy Beaver Roofing is seeing record drive-by leads, stronger community engagement, and expansion into new markets.

RC Opens Submissions for the 2026 Top 100 Roofing Contractors List

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:08:20 -0500

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.