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How to Tell If Your Roofing Financials Are Accurate

Roofing contractors are notorious for poor paperwork and taking little interest in accounting.




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Productivity is About Working Longer Not Harder

Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity.




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'You Did What?' Dealing with Employee Mistakes

We all make mistakes, but it’s important to determine if an employee is simply having a bad day, or is performing poorly.




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Are You Prepared?

A lot of us don’t think about dying or becoming sick, but it happens. Here are some things you can do to prepare for the unexpected.




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Don’t Take a Knife to a Gun Fight and Wonder Why You Lose

Avoiding a bad situation is always better than trying to get out of one, so make sure you’re up-to-date on your rights and legal options. 





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How to Be a Better Supervisor

Being a supervisor is always challenging, but using these basic skills can help relieve your frustration.




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Avoiding Common Roofing Contractor Pitfalls

If you take the right steps, these seven common roofing contractor pitfalls can be avoided and your business can thrive.




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Don’t Do Stupid Things

Most people aren’t stupid, but just fail to think things through, and short-term decisions can turn into long-term nightmares. Here are 10 of the most frequent poor business decisions.




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Smart Things Roofing Contractors Do

Here are some the smart things contractors do to make their businesses succeed, and tips on how to do those things if you aren’t already.




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Don’t Let COVID-19 Be an Excuse for Poor Service

Although the pandemic is causing difficulties, courtesy and proactive customer service can go a long way to staying in business.




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Recruiting Roofers in 2021

Competition for employees will continue to grow and be a major business issue for years to come.




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Are Your Beliefs Hurting Your Business?

From opinions on wages to growing your operations, these commonly-held beliefs could be hampering your contracting business.




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Myths and Facts About Coaching and Training

Taking the time to properly train employees instead of throwing them into the deep end and expecting them to swim will help alleviate labor shortages.




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Win Somewhere in Your Roofing Business

We all need to win now and then. If not, things seem hopeless and depression can set in. Here are some positive things you can do to win at work.




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The Value of Getting Sick

Taking a temporary step back from leadership can provide new perspectives on what is important when running a business.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Avoiding Critical Mistakes in Your Roofing Business

In this session, Monroe Porter will review some of the more common problem areas roofing contractors should consider when running their business.




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Contractor Profile: Z Roofing & Waterproofing

A family legacy and great advice from a college professor led Z Roofing & Waterproofing to massive growth.




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RC Contractor Q&A: Sam Stilley

Amstill Roofing CEO Sam Stilley shares his perspective on the importance of adopting technology and the roofing industry’s future.




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Contractor Profile: Newman Roofing

Ohio-based Newman Roofing celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new facility and solar roofing opportunities.




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Contractor Profile: Indy Roof Company

This Indianapolis-based roofing contractor set out to be one of the most reputable companies in its market through communication and education.




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Contractor Profile: Watkins Construction & Roofing

Watkins Construction & Roofing has successfully served central Mississippi for two decades thanks to an intense focus of quality and customer service.




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Contractor Q&A: Kauffmann Quality Construction

Kauffmann Quality Construction owner Ivan Kauffmann shares his roofing journey and how his company continues to weather supply shortages amid a slow pandemic recovery.




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Contractor Profile: Superstorm Restoration

By creating its own award-winning technology to optimize assessments, Superstorm Restoration has grown thanks to a streamlined process that earns loyal customers.




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Contractor Profile: King of Texas Roofing

King of Texas Roofing wears its crown proudly, providing unparalleled new construction services to the commercial industry in Dallas and beyond.




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Contractor Profile: Quality Construction and Restoration

Quality Construction and Restoration’s commitment to serving the military housing market has led the Texas-based company to work in 15 different states.




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Contractor Profile: Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing

From Google’s high-tech campus to international airports, Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing has roofed them all thanks to its dedication to safety and continuous training for employees.




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Contractor Profile: RestoreMasters Contracting

RestoreMasters Contracting continues on its meteoric rise in the commercial roofing sector by embracing its values of service, sacrifice and delivery.




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Contractor Profile: Advanced Roofing

Advanced Roofing has grown into one of the elite commercial contractors in Florida with a commitment to quality and an eye for strategic diversification.




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Contractor Q&A: PUFF, Inc.

RC caught up with SPFA President Bonnie Strickler to learn about the pathways spray foam can offer to professionals.




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Contractor Profile: Preferred Exterior

Quality and an excellent work ethic define this family-owned commercial contractor.




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Contractor Profile: R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems

By concentrating on single-ply new construction, R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems is showing commercial contractors how it’s done in North Texas.




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The Linear Path

Kirt Linington didn’t follow a straight line to success in the roofing industry, and he’s sharing his insights with entrepreneurs everywhere.




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Contractor Q&A: JF Lopez Roofing

Wisconsin-based roofing contractor creating a legacy with quality work, giving back.




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Treasured Legacy: Bradford Roof Management

Within eight decades, Bradford Roof Management has grown from a small sole proprietorship in the local Billing, Mont. area into a small but mightily influential company whose name and intellectual property extend far beyond the Northern Rocky Mountain region.




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Roofing Alliance President Greg Bloom Holds Court

Greg Bloom, president of the Roofing Alliance for 2023-24, discusses what it means to be invested in the greater good.




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The Right Adjustment

Beacon's Female Roofing Professional of the Year knows a thing or two about honest roofing, exceeding expectations and winning elections.




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Kingdom Roofing Systems

Indiana-based Kingdom Roofing Systems shows how being people-first can lead to success in the roofing restoration market.




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How CE REEVE Roofing Flourished, Joining Tecta America

CE REEVE Roofing, a Tecta America company, grew from a small roofing outfit to generating $60 million annual sales giant under Bryan Klepinger and Stacy Agnew.




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Stonebrook Exterior

Continuously improving customer service and maintaining open communication channels is critical to building trust and sustaining long-term success at Stonebrook Exteriors.




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PAX Services Group Positions for National Expansion

A roofing company formerly known as Patuxent Roofing & Contracting joined forces with private equity to transform a one-time family-owned commercial roofing firm into PAX Services Group that has positioned itself to become a national player.




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Contractor Profile: PJ Fitzpatrick LLC Calibrates for Growth

PJ Fitzpatrick LLC, a Delaware home improvement company, grew from Peter Fitzpatrick's dining table to a $115-million enterprise with 425 employees, five regional offices, and three divisions. 




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Georgia’s CRS Sales & Marketing Earns First Carlisle Experience Award

See how CRS, Inc. helped roofing contractors during difficult times with RC's exclusive coverage of the inaugural Carlisle Experience Award.




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Contractor Profile: Green River Roofing & Construction

Meet Dennis Bresette and Jason Seura, principals of Lee's Summit, Mo.-based Green River Roofing & Construction, a residential and commercial contracting firm that earns about 90% of its revenue from residential roofing jobs on U.S. military bases.




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2022 Young Guns

RC’s latest group of roofing professionals to watch under age 40 continue to grow through the roofing industry’s numerous challenges.




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Young Gun Patrick Cochran: Creating Career, Mentorship Opportunities for the Next Generation

The founder and owner of Red Dog’s Roofing wants to encourage the next generation to explore the rewarding careers roofing has to offer.




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Young Gun Rae July: Never Be Afraid to Ask Questions

Rae July doesn’t back down from taking the initiative, resulting in a rewarding career with Chinook Roofing & Gutters.




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Young Gun Silvana Wagner: Connecting with Community in New Role

After a career in the media industry, Pride Roofing's director of business development flourishes and aims to inspire other women.




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Young Gun Ian Wallick: Stepping Up When it Counts

When the family succession plan changed, the youngest Wallick met the challenge head-on.




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Young Gun Chad Westbrook: Leading Employees Young and Old to Succeed in Difficult Times

Castro Roofing of Texas Chief Revenue Officer Chad Westbrook may be a Young Gun, but he brings 15 years of roofing industry experience to his leadership role.




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Do You Know Roofing Contractor’s Next Young Gun?

If you know someone under the age of 40 making a difference in your company’s success in roofing, you probably know our next Young Gun. Don’t miss out!