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      <![CDATA[Explore the freshest and most trending topics currently making waves in roofing. Dive into the latest buzz, timely insights, and noteworthy content that's driving our industry forward.]]>
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      <title>From Diesel to Data: Spray Foam Equipment and Training Reset Contractor Risk</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>VIDEO: FRSA 2026 Preview</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Lisa Pate, executive director of the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, previews what roofing contractors can expect at this year's Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo&nbsp;June 10-12.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Art Unlimited Rebrands as A-Squared Marketing</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A-Squared Marketing rebrands with expanded AI search optimization services aimed at helping contractors strengthen online visibility and customer engagement.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Roofing Contractors Are Asking</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
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        <![CDATA[Consolidation and vertical integration are reshaping the construction landscape—and wall and ceiling contractors should be evaluating the risk now.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:10:33 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>What Do Hail and Wind Ratings Actually Mean?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Get an in-depth look at what’s driving hail and wind ratings and how meaningful they are.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102204</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:27:18 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>JRC Inc.: Family Roots, National Reach</title>
      <author>kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>With “pickup trucks in the sky” and boots on every roof, JRC has built a national commercial roofing operation on one unbreakable rule: never compromise on quality.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102201</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Roofing Contractor’s Annual Editor’s Choice Awards</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[RC's Editor's Choice highlights the innovations contractors need to know]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102187</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The Homeowner's Roofing Journey in 2026</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<em>RC</em> asked homeowners what their roofing journey was like, and roofing contractors should listen.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102121</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>5 Marketing Moves for Qualified Leads Now</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson says stop chasing weak leads. Build a repeatable system that delivers real local jobs.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102155</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:33:32 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>9 Tips to Optimize Roofing Operations</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stacking small, consistent improvements that save time and reduce costs will deliver superior results.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102138</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Roofing Storm Season is Under Way</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p><em>RC&nbsp;</em>Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down what contractors can do to prepare for a highly-anticipated storm season.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102136</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Eagleview Continues Innovation in Roofing Technology</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Eagleview CEO Piers Dormeyer discusses the latest AI-driven product for roofing contractors in time for storm season.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102135</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.</title>
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        <![CDATA[At Roofing Day in D.C., industry leaders met lawmakers to address workforce shortages, affordability challenges and economic uncertainty shaping contractors’ outlook for the year ahead.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102131</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Inside Division 7’s Hands-On Approach to Hiring Roofing Talent</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Andres Ramirez’s Latin American roots and positive pitch for a roofing career path make a difference on the recruiting trail.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102132</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Industry Presses Lawmakers on Housing, Workforce Fix</title>
      <author>kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Leaders met lawmakers in D.C during Roofing Day 2026, urging action on housing tax credits and workforce reforms they say are critical to closing a growing housing shortfall.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102115</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Are AI Agents the Key to Never Missing a Lead?</title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>With artificial intelligence built into search engines and social media alike, contractors need to know all their lead funnels are optimized.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102117</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:30:52 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Roofing Needs Met at Modernized FSU Student Union</title>
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        <![CDATA[How a Multi-System Roofing Approach Modernized FSU’s Student Union]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102116</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How The Home Depot Turned Its Supply Chain Into a Competitive Advantage</title>
      <author>kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)</author>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Home Depot's CFO breaks down how its supply chain transformation is being built around one customer: the professional contractor.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102106</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Project Profile: GAF, KTM Exteriors Revive Bagel Shop Roof with PVC</title>
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        <![CDATA[KTM Exteriors & Recycling used PVC to help revive a Portsmouth Landmark. ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102103</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:44:04 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Restore or Replace? </title>
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        <![CDATA[Here are what roofing contractors can consider when deciding between restoring or replacing the roof.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102096</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>From Venezuela to Texas: Level Up Roofing </title>
      <author>kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)</author>
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        <![CDATA[Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos left Venezuela seeking safety and opportunity. With no roofing experience, they launched Level Up Roofing in Texas—now growing fast and preparing for major commercial work in 2026.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102083</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The Power of Roofing Day 2026 </title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
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        <![CDATA[Get a glimpse of what issues roofing industry stakeholders will bring to members of Congress in Washington D.C.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102074</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102074-the-power-of-roofing-day-2026</link>
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      <title>Safety Spotlight: KPost Company’s Luciano Perez </title>
      <author>aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner)</author>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Veteran roofing safety leader Luciano Perez reflects on a career dedicated to roofer safety.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102068</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How Best Choice Roofing Is Scaling AI Across 80 Locations</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One billion shingles installed. Now, Best Choice Roofing wants to cut every inefficiency that comes next.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102049</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>5 Things about the Lucas Oil Stadium Roof for the Final Four 2026 </title>
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        <![CDATA[As the NCAA Tournament narrows to its final four teams, attention turns skyward at Lucas Oil Stadium, where a first-of-its-kind retractable roof combines cutting-edge engineering, sustainability features and multimillion-dollar upgrades to enhance the fan experience—no matter the weather.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102047</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>AccuWeather Forecast Predicts Busy Hurricane Season for Roofers</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>AccuWeather hurricane forecast: A wild storm season awaits.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102038</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Digital Marketing Is Now Roofing’s Baseline</title>
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        <![CDATA[Marketing expert Poncho Serrano explains why roofing contractors must embrace multi-platform visibility, consistent content and organic strategy to compete in 2026. Learn how AI fits in—and why being “everywhere” online is no longer optional.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102036</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102036-digital-marketing-is-now-roofings-baseline</link>
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      <title>Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Roofing Contractors?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Court Blocks HUD Energy Code Rule for Housing</title>
      <author>kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Monster Hail Pounds Midwest as Tornadoes Reported</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Monster hail and tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest, with Kansas City contractors reporting widespread roof damage and early estimates nearing $100 million.</p><br>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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