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Columns

Our qualified columnists report on a wide range of industry topics including safety, sustainability, technical details, legal issues and business management.

Cool Roofing

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This special section spotlights sustainable and environmentally friendly products and systems including vegetative roofs, solar applications, and cool roof coatings.

Company Spotlight

Partner with industry leaders. Learn about our sponsors' cutting-edge roofing solutions and how they can elevate your business.

Editor's Note

The Roofing Contractor Editorial Staff shares insights on trends and new developments in the roofing industry.

Guest Column

A variety of experts are offered the opportunity to share their insights with the roofing community as guest columnists.

Latinos in Roofing

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The number of Latino roofing contractors in the marketplace has never been greater and continues to grow at a very high rate. As a result, numerous associations and companies throughout the industry are making a big push to engage with and empower Latino roofing contractors as they represent the future. Roofing Contractor is dedicated to covering this important topic and will continue to house our related content here.

Legal

Information relating to legal rights and laws for roofing contractors.

Low Slope Roofing

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Commercial, industrial and residential systems including single-ply membranes, built-up roofs, modified bitumen, spray polyurethane foam, vegetative systems and roof coatings.

Metal Roofing

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Architectural metal panel roof systems, structural metal panel roof assemblies, metal shingles, cladding, flashing, trim, gutters and downspouts.

Roofing News

Up-to-date breaking news, information and events specifically geared to the roofing industry.

Roofing Products

Roundup of new and notable products and materials offered to the roofing industry.

Roofing Project Profiles

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Case studies focusing on specific commercial and residential applications on projects of all types.

Roofing Contractor Profile

In-depth portraits of some of the most successful, interesting and compelling contracting firms in the industry.

Roofing Safety

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Covers all elements of jobsite safety including fall protection, jobsite safety analysis, safety regulations and safety equipment

Safety Advice

Chip Macdonald of Best Safety LLC offers expert commentary on all facets of safety including training, regulations and project management.

Steep Slope Roofing

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Residential and commercial roofing systems including asphalt shingles, synthetic shingles, metal systems, slate, wood shake, and clay and concrete tile.

Sustainable Roofing

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Explores systems designed minimize the burden on the environment, conserve energy and extend the life span of the structure.

Roofing Contractor of the Year

Roofing Contractor honors the residential and commercial contractors that employ industry best practices, take care of their employees, and excel at quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Top 100 Roofing Contractors

Roofing Contractor magazine's list of the Top 100 Roofing Contractors in the United States based on annual revenue.

Event News

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Trade show news relating to the roofing and contracting world.

Technical Details

Focusing on the technical aspects of roof design, installation and testing.

Roofing Technology

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Cutting-edge advancements in products, materials, software and systems.

State of the Industry

Roofing Contractor taps roofing professionals and experts to share their insights on the economic outlook and key industry trends for the year ahead in the State of the Industry Report. The magazine also partners with My Clear Opinion Insights Hub to conduct its exclusive State of the Industry Survey.

Young Guns in Roofing

A bi-yearly installment that showcases successful, up-and-coming roofing contractors in their 20s and 30s (Millennials) who are making a mark on the industry.

IRE Educational Sessions

Detailed descriptions of all educational opportunities available to attendees at the International Roofing Expo.

IRE News

Coverage of the International Roofing Expo leading up to, during and after the event.

IRE Products

Highlights new products that are introduced or showcased at the International Roofing Expo each year.

IRE Show Daily

The official show daily of the International Roofing Expo, Roofing Contractor On Site covers every aspect of the IRE as it happens with digital and hard copy editions produced at the show.

Best of Success

Roofing Contractor magazine's annual two-day educational and networking event designed to help contractors implement ideas to improve their businesses.

Exit Planning

Kevin Kennedy, President of Beacon Exit Planning LLC, discusses how to successfully plan to exit your business.

Roofing Supply Pro

Roofing Supply Pro offers coverage of the roofing supply industry across North America. Our stories focus on roofing distributers, managers, sales teams, and leads.
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