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Jobber, Xero Partner to Help Contractors with Client Services

Home services software provider Jobber has partnered with Xero, a cloud accounting platform, to sync customers, products, services, invoices, and payments. 




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JobNimbus, ABC Supply Team Up, Enhancing Solutions for Contractors

JobNimbus has collaborated with ABC Supply to enhance roofing contractors' material management, pricing, estimates, direct ordering, and timely notifications accessible through both JobNimbus and myABCsupply accounts.




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Associated Builders and Contractors Releases AI Construction Technology Report

The Associated Builders and Contractors' fourth annual Construction Technology Report explores AI's impact on the construction industry; insights include a case study and resource guide to improve safety, quality, and profitability.





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Project Profile: Contractor Selects Polyglass Underlayment During Cypress Cove Metal Roof Project

The Cypress Cove project involved installing a snap lock metal roofing system across a series of complex roofing structures — more than 500,000 square feet of surface in total.




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Ten Tips Roofing Contractors Should Know About Succession Planning

A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan.




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Can You Afford to Exit Your Roofing Contractor Businesss?

Most owners, whether their business is worth $2 million or $30 million, continue to be stuck in their business until they can clearly see the path to replace their income and maintain their lifestyles.




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Q&A: A Look into "The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan"

Kevin Kennedy and Joe Bazzano's first book, The Contractor's 60 Minute Exit Plan, is a 82-page book offers a guide for roofing contractors to navigate the scary and sometimes treacherous process of exiting their business when the time is right.




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Three Elephants in the Roofing Contractor’s Office Before the Exit

Many baby boomer roofing contractors intuitively understand they need to plan for the exit but are consumed with the day-to-day grind and procrastinate.




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The Contractor’s 60 Minute Exit Plan, Part 2 – How to Cash Out, Eliminate Taxes and Retire Comfortably - Part 2

To ensure that your inevitable exit is a successful one - an exit that will deliver on your future financial, personal and business goals - you need an exit plan.




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The COVID-19 Economy and the Roofing Contractor’s Exit

There is no perfect exit strategy for the COVID-19 crisis, but keeping these tips in mind will make planning one much smoother.




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Management Buyout: The Most Popular Roofing Contractor Exit

Learn the risks and rewards of planning for a management buyout to exit your contracting business




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Contractor Fined $61K, Cited by Labor Dept. in Employee Death

OSHA fined a Georgia construction contractor more than $61,000 after a 54-year-old laborer died from a 19-foot fall at a Macon, Ga. warehouse; the citation was due to failures in fall protection, reporting, and other safety violations.





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Contractor ‘Willfully’ Exposed His Children to Fall Hazard

The Department of Labor cited S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC for endangering the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons after it was discovered the minors were working on roofs without fall protection, leading to $64,759 in penalties.




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Washington State Deals Out Whopping $1.2M In Fines To Contractors

Four roofing companies, including a serial offender that owes more than $4 million in fines, have received a combined total of $1.27 million in penalties from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.




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Chicago Contractor Flouts OSHA, Faces $300k-plus in New Fines

Two federal investigations found a Chicago-area framing contractor — already owing over $100,000 in fines — continues exposing employees to deadly fall hazards without required protection, defying U.S. Department of Labor requests.




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Oregon OSHA Says Roofing Contractor is a Serial Violator

Oregon OSHA fined JAM Construction $103,438 for failing to protect workers from fall hazards, marking the company's third violation since April 2022.  




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Contractor Profile: Great Lakes Roofing Corp.

Chris Lampien, president of Great Lakes Roofing, pivoted from residential homebuilding to commercial roofing during the Great Recession, ultimately purchasing and leading the company with a focus on safety, customer service, and employee experience.




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A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Managing Heavy Loads on the Jobsite

How roofing contractors can manage weight loads on rooftops effectively, turning potential hazards into a smooth, successful operation. 




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Contractor Hit with $287K in Fines for Repeated Fall Hazard Exposure

Federal inspectors fined a Chrystal Lake, Ill. Construction company $287K for exposing workers to fall hazards on three occasions in the same neighborhood, issuing eight citations for violations dating to May 2024.




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Roofing Contractors Continue To Adapt And Keep Sights On Sales In Evolving Marketplace




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Contractor Forced to Pay More Than $360K in Damages and Back Wages

Labor law can be confusing and may lead a company into unintentional non-compliance. Work “prep” time, like training,  is technically considered "work" by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.





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Contractor Pro Tip: Leave Installing and Disconnecting Lightning Protection to Specialists

Roofers face enough challenges; the importance of involving specialists for lightning protection systems to meet strict standards — and avoid potential issues with dissimilar metals and corrosion — is crucial for compliance.




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New Independent Contractor Rule Impacts Roofers in March

A final ruling on independent contractors is in, and Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney says roofing companies may need to reclassify some of their workers, taking a financial hit.




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Safety Advisor: Roofing Contractor’s Latest Safety Tool

RC launches the Safety Advisor eNewsletter to inform commercial and residential roofing contractors of all the latest news, products and developments in rooftop safety. Sign up now!




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Latino Roofing Contractors, Workers Carving a Larger Space Within the Industry

IRE 2024 has significantly expanded its Latino-friendly offerings through bilingual breakout sessions, Latino-specific programming and other events during the three-day expo in Las Vegas.




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Omnia Exterior Solutions Expands Midwest Footprint with New Partner, Central Roofing

Central Roofing of Mattoon, Ill., is the latest roofing contractor to join the growing family of companies under the Omnia Exterior Solutions umbrella.




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Contractor Q&A: Brooke Laizure

Catch up with Beacon's 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year, Brooke Laizure, and get a glimpse into her pathway to success in roofing, and where she's heading next.




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New York Contractor Loses OSHA Appeal, Ordered to Pay $16k Fine

After losing on appeal, a roofing company in New York State is being ordered to pay $16,782 in penalties for two serious fall protection and ladder safety violations stemming from an April 2022 investigation.




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Meijer Announces Open Call for New Construction Contractors and Suppliers

Michigan-based Meijer, a retailer with 500-plus locations, has invited suppliers and contractors who want to be included on bids for its 2025-26 construction season. 




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Roofing Contractors Spread Joy in Stressful 2024

In a year where an election and international conflict are causing extra stress, roofing companies are finding ways to give back and help others in their communities.




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The Top 100 Roofing Contractors of 2021 by Region

The 2021 Top 100 contractors by region list shows how the top residential and commercial roofing contractors rate in nine different regional categories.




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RC’s Top 100 2022: The Top 10 Roofing Contractors for 2022

Take a sneak peek at the 2022 Top 100 list by seeing which contractors are the top 10 in the nation.




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Top 100 Roofing Contractors 2022

As we have for more than a dozen years, RC continues to seek out the roofing contractors in both residential and commercial sectors meeting and often exceeding expectations when it comes to annual revenue with our Top 100 list.




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Enter Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Top 100 List

The New Year is underway, and so is the submission period to join Roofing Contractor’s Top 100!




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The Top 10 Roofing Contractors for 2023

Residential and commercial roofing firms enjoyed a banner year in 2022, as reflected in RC's 2023 Top 100 List, including Tecta America and CentiMark Corporation, which each reported record revenues; other entrants made their presence known quickly courtesy of private equity, including Erie Home and Infinity Home Services.  




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The Top 100 List of Roofing Contractors for 2023

As we have for more than a dozen years, the RC team collected 2022 annual sales revenue data submitted independently by roofing companies nationally.




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Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Top 100 List Spotlights

RC editors highlight some of the roofing companies surging toward success on this year’s Top 100 List.




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Top 100 Roofing Contractors: Ones to Watch

These roofing contractors have what it takes to make it onto next year’s Top 100 list.




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VIDEO: 2023 Top 100 Contractors Celebrate Making the List

Six roofing contractors on the 2023 Top 100 list share why making the list matters and how they benefit from entering their companies each year for consideration.




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Enter Now: Roofing Contractor’s 2024 Top 100 List

It's that time of year! See how your roofing company stacks up with others around the country as RC's annual effort to identify the top revenue-producing roofers gets underway. 




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The 2023 Top 100 Roofing Contractors by Region

You know the 2023 Top 100 list results, but how do those companies stack up in their respective regions? Find out here.




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VIDEO: Insights from Top 100 Contractor Erie Home

Learn more about Erie Home, which earned the #4 spot on the 2023 Top 100 list, and how it succeeds from CEO Jenilee Common.




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Announcing the Top 10 Roofing Contractors of 2024

Two billion-dollar roofing companies again occupy the very top of RC’s 2024 Top 100, but the list is not static — this year, six of the top 10 companies moved positions or were bumped off from the previous year. Discover which companies 'made the cut' in 2024.




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Pioneering: 2024's Top 150 Roofing Contractors, the "Ones to Watch'

These roofing contractors were just off making Roofing Contractor's 2024 Top 150 list; we suspect we'll see these names in the future, 




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Surging Ahead: 2024's Top 150 Roofing Contractors, the Spotlights

We're highlighting just a few of the outstanding roofing contractors who made the 2024 Top 100 list.




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Exclusive: 2024's Top 150 Roofing Contractors

RC's 2024 Top 100 list, expanded this year to 150, ranks the nation's top roofing contractors based on self-reported revenue, which reflects a healthy economy and robust marketplace.




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Premier Building Associates, an RC ‘Top 100’ Contractor, Offers Equity Position

Boyne Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm, said an affiliate invested in Premier Building Associates, a top commercial roofing firm in New England and No. 100 on RC's 2024 Top 150 list; this is Boyne's second investment in the roofing sector.




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Roofing Contractor Kicks-off the 15th Best of Success Conference from Miami

Hundreds of roofing contractors and roofing industry professionals bring their best to south Florida.




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Best of Best of Success Kickoff: Roofing Contractor Panel

Former Contractors of the Year share what they learned from 2020’s challenges, and how they’re moving forward.




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Best of Best of Success: NRCA’s Ribble Shares What’s Next for Roofing Contractors

NRCA CEO Reid Ribble gives a glimpse of what roofing contractors should be concerned about as 2021 approaches.