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IRE 2021 Session Preview: Roadmap to Make Your Business Fully Digital

IRE attendees can hear from RT3 roofing contractor members directly about starting a digital transition within their own companies.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: State of the Industry 2022: Data, Insights and Much, Much More

Get a firsthand look at the most recent State of the Industry survey results to better gauge the marketplace as we settle into 2022.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Roofing Apprenticeship Program Certified by Department of Labor

In this session, learn about an exciting new nationwide apprenticeship program that addresses the workforce shortage plaguing the roofing industry.




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The Value of Good Character and Good Behavior

Don't ignore the problem - address inappropriate behavior early and consistently.




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IRE 2020 Session: What It Takes to Provide Professional Customer Service

Customer service is mostly common sense, but common sense is not so common anymore.




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Revitalizing an Aging Roofing Business

Youthful energy can sometimes run amok, but energy creates more energy. Stagnation creates more stagnation.




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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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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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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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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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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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Shielded Safety: Breaking Down COVID-19 Face Protection for Roofing Contractors

Face masks aren’t the only way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are some viable alternatives that can keep workers safe.




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Young Guns David and Marcus Yoder

Yoder Brothers Find Keys to Success in the Midwest




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VIDEO: Harness & Heels in Roofing

This RC Young Gun started an online forum for women in the roofing industry that continues to grow.




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VIDEO: Young Gun Liz Garza

My Roofing Crew Chief Culture Officer Liz Garza talks about her path into the roofing industry, why she fell in love with it and how she has used her talents to help her company while promoting diversity.




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Roofing’s Fearless Visionary

Former RC Young Gun Josey Parks continues to disrupt the roofing industry but slows down "just enough" for this exclusive Q&A.




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Young Gun Vincent Malizia

Vincent Malizia helped transform his family business in one the roofing industry's most volatile markets and he's staying hungry.




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F-WAVE Introduces New REVIA Hybrid Solar Roof Tiles at IRE 2020

F-Wave's REVIA Hybrid Solar Roof Tiles are easy to install, eliminating the need for specialized labor and tools, and capture both photovoltaic and thermal energy.




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Owens Corning Virtual IRE Booth at a Glance

Owens Corning spotlights its shingle performance, technologies and contractor education in its virtual booth during the International Roofing Expo's Virtual Edition.




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Georgia-Pacific Building Products Introduces Coverboard Education Video Series

Each video in the series will focus on one of four dimensions of durability that roofing contractors should expect from their coverboard, referencing testing methods and results.




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Viking Rolls Out New Single-Ply Membrane Line for Roof Replacement

New single-ply membranes for roof replacement by Viking Products offers more options to roofing contractors.




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Leaving Roofing in a Better Place

Reid Ribble’s impact on the roofing industry was immediate and transformational at the right time.




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VIDEO: Roofing Contractor Q&A: One-on-One with Letitia Hanke

The 2020 Residential Contractor of the Year speaks candidly about her start in roofing and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of skilled workers.




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VIDEO: RC Contractor Chronicles: Ken Kelly, Kelly Roofing

Ken Kelly talks candidly about the real roots of his family roofing business, and relives some of the key steps he took to grow into the 2019 Contractor of the Year. 




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VIDEO: RC Contractor Chronicles: Ken Kelly, Kelly Roofing Part 2

The 2019 Residential Contractor of the Year shares how his company converted from a retail roofing outfit in a storm market, to a full-service storm response company in the wake of Hurricane Irma.




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VIDEO: Feazel Roofing’s Road to Sustainable Growth

Learn first-hand how RC’s 2021 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year prepared for, executed and maintains a path for explosive growth.




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VIDEO: Bone Dry Roofing is RC’s Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year




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VIDEO: Greenwood Industries is RC’s Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year




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COVID-19 Pandemic and Employee Mental Health

With the pandemic causing added stress and anxiety, employers must show empathy and make available support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues.




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Supervisors and the Law

Supervisors not only train and manage employees, they are the first defense a business has to avoid legal issues with federal, state and local regulations.




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Increasing Manager and Supervisor Pay

If the Biden administration’s plans to raise the overtime salary threshold this month come to pass, it could lead to struggles for most businesses.




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VIDEO: OSHA Guidance on Increased Fines, Civil Penalties

Legal expert Trent Contey weighs in on OSHA's "high-gravity" enforcement, saying he suspects contractors should expect to face more cumulative citations in the future.




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VIDEO: Expect Ohio Train Derailments to Drive Regulation

If roofing contractors don’t think train derailments will have an impact on workplace safety regulations, they should think again, said Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney.




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Johns Manville Launches EPDM FIT Self Adhered Membrane

Johns Manville launched EPDM FIT Self-Adhered membrane, which the company says installs up to three times faster than traditional methods, with no VOC adhesives, and is ideal for schools and hospitals.




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2023 Western Roofing Expo: An Event in Review

If you couldn't be there in person, you can feel like you were part of the fun during this year's Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. Enjoy the slideshow.




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Video: Latinos En Roofing Continues to Grow

Amparo Sancen, the principal and founder of Sancen Contracting based in Richardson, Texas, continues her mission to empower Latino contractors to run successful businesses in the roofing industry.




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VIDEO: Roofing Contractors Partner for Training




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VIDEO: The National Roofing Contractors Association addresses the impact Latino contractors have on the industry.

The National Roofing Contractor Association’s (NRCA) Hispanic Outreach Task Force is making a big push to empower Latino roofing contractors and to tap into the trillions of dollars they represent in the U.S. economy




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VIDEO: Training from Within in Roofing

Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing’s Christian Madsen and Elizabeth Sanford discusses the keys to their success developing and maintaining a profitable roof service department.




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VIDEO: Mitigating Risk as a Roofing Contractor

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney provides simple steps roofing contractors can take when it comes to protecting their company.




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Most Popular Roofing Videos of 2023

RC examines the top videos published in 2023 to gauge what drew their interest the most.




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IRE Session Preview: Navigating the ‘Devil’s Triangle’

Understanding where and how the ADA, FMLA, and worker’s compensation laws intersect isn’t easy. Navigate the "Devil's Triangle" with the help of Philip Siegel of Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, PC.




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IRE Session Preview: Mental Health Awareness in Roofing

Construction workers are more likely to die by suicide or overdose than every other workplace-related fatality combined. Learn how to prevent such tragedies at this IRE educational session.




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IRE Session Preview: How Google's Local Services Ads Could Boost Your Roofing Business

The “Staying on Top: LSA Essentials for Roofing Contractors” seminar will equip roofing contractors with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage Google Local Service Ads for enhanced visibility, lead generation, and cost-effective marketing.




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VIDEO: Win the Storm 2024 Has a New Direction

The 2024 Win the Storm event March 14-16 in Dallas heads in a new direction under the leadership including Josey Parks. Here’s an exclusive preview




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EagleView Introduces SolarReady Prospecting and Sales Acceleration Solution

SolarReady leverages EagleView's property data and analytics expertise to deliver a prospecting and business development solution for solar contractors.




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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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VIDEO: How Google Search Changes Impact Your Business

Google has changed how its search engine operates. Are you prepared for the impact on your roofing business?




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RAFTRx Expands Virtual Reach with RoofMarketplace Online Partnership

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors partnered with RoofMarketplace to streamline the roof claims process, using remote data and contractor feedback to simplify and reduce costs for homeowners.




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ServiceTitan Unveils New AI Solutions at Annual User Summit

ServiceTitan, the SaaS enterprise tool for trade companies, unveiled AI-powered upgrades at its annual conference, Pantheon 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Updates include a virtual assistant and sales tools designed to help contractors optimize business operations and improve customer service.