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White Noise: “Shhhh!”

Acoustical smoke vents help reduce exterior noise for new Cincinnati theater.




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PROJECT PROFILE: Hanover Road Warehouse

JLK Contracting, Inc. roofed a new warehouse facility in Bethlehem, Penn., by using new 16-foot-wide TPO membrane rolls from Versico. 




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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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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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Selling Your Business is Not Like Selling Your House

Selling a roofing business might seem comparable to selling one’s home, but making such an assumption could be costly to business owners.




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McElroy Metal Employees Now Have Skin in the Game

McElroy Metal, a 60-year-old components manufacturer based near Shreveport, La., with 14 facilities nationwide, recently announced a transition from being a family-owned concern by offering an employee stock ownership plan.




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Snyder Roofing Announces Change of Principals

Snyder, a roofing and waterproofing company based in Tigard, Ore., has transitioned ownership to CEO Josh Mullen in a succession plan ensuring its future in the Pacific Northwest.




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MRCA Seeks Nominees for Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award

Help honor a safety professional in the roofing industry by nominating them for the MRCA's 2024 Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award.




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VIDEO: Non-Compete Ban—Is it Constitutional?

In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses ways to reach potential and existing customers.




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$12.7 Million in Worker Training Grants Awarded to Nonprofits

Was your community among the 102 to receive $12.7 million in federal grants to promote workplace safety, health training and education? Check it out!




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ARMA Announces Annual Accident Prevention Contest Winners

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association announced its annual Accident Prevention Contest winners, recognizing more than 60 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities throughout North America for their workplace safety records, particularly their low incident rates among workers.




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Roofing Supply Pro Announces Inaugural Editorial Advisory Board Members

With the launch of Roofing Supply Pro in March 2023 during the International Roofing Expo in Dallas, our mission is helped along by six of the industry's leading experts in their respective fields. Discover who helps shape our coverage.




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Power Home Remodeling Announces Subsidized Child Care for Employees

Power Home Remodeling, a national full-service exterior home remodeler, is expanding its benefits offerings to subsidize childcare for employees and their families; the benefit will offset the cost of child care by 40%, providing employees up to $5,000 annually for child care costs.




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Technology Takes a Turn




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Retirement ‘2.0’: A Final Note from Rick Damato

Rick Damato, editorial director of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro, has decided to leave his quill in the ink well and retire after more than 40 years in media. He offers his thoughts and well wishes to readers.




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Introducing Rufus, the Automated Roofing Robot from Renovate Robotics

Rufus is an automated roofing robot designed by Renovate Robotics to double productivity for asphalt shingle installation and improve safety for roofing contractors.




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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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PABCO Roofing Products Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation

Family-owned PABCO Roofing Products is celebrating a rich history of creating high-quality shingles during the 2024 International Roofing Expo.




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PHOTOS: Highlighting Latino Roofers at IRE 2024

The number of Latino roofing contractors is on the rise and showed up in force at the 2024 International Roofing Expo.




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IRE Show Floor Spotlight: Latinos in Roofing Associated, or 'LIRA'; Booth No. 5851

Enhanced experiences for Latino roofing contractors at IRE 2024 in Las Vegas include a spot on the show floor for the industry’s first nonprofit association for Latino roofers. 




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International Roofing Expo Announces 2024 Innovative Product Showcase Winners

The International Roofing Expo revealed the winners of its inaugural Innovative Product Showcase, honoring cutting-edge solutions in roofing and exteriors in two categories: People’s Choice and Experts’ Choice.




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TAMKO’s Stormfighter FLEX Wins IRE 'Experts’ Choice' Innovative Product Award

TAMKO announced that StormFighter FLEX, its newest product offering in the Proline shingle series, won the Experts’ Choice Award for roofing products at the International Roofing Expo.




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Know Your Roofing Company’s Policy on Marijuana

In this BOS podcast, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese discusses the impact of marijuana legalization on roofing contractors, emphasizing workplace safety and evolving legal challenges.




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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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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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Tecta America Commercial Roofing Announces Promotion of Kevin Palmer to President

Palmer joins Tecta America's corporate team from Schwickert's, a Tecta America Company, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., where he has served as operating unit president since 2016.




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Skyline Roofing Partners Announces Inaugural Partnership with Elo Roofing

This acquisition marks the inaugural partnership for Skyline Roofing Partners, an Imperial Capital portfolio company.




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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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California Roofing CEO, Best of Success Speaker Participating in Nonprofit Challenge

Antis Roofing & Waterproofing Founder and CEO Charles Antis won’t be in the office Friday, but it’s not because he’s going on vacation.




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5 Takeaways from 2019 Best of Success You Can Use Right Now

Looking for simple and quick improvements to make to your business? Here are five tips from Best of Success 2019 speakers that can be implemented right away.




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Roofing Technology Think Tank Seeks Nominations for 2020 Innovator of the Year Award

The RT3's annual award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.




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UPDATED: Roofing Technology Think Tank Announces 2020 Innovator of the Year

The award recognizes a roofing contractor who contributes to the advancement of the roofing industry.




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Technology Selection in Business: An Argument for Process Workflow Maps

Roofing companies struggling to find the right technology to help their organization grow should use workflow maps to determine what products suit their needs, says Ryan Resides of Division 7 Roofing.




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Knowledge is Power and Profitable

By knowing the ins and outs of attic ventilation, roofing contractors can stand out from the rest and earn more contracts, says Shane Gotschi, co-owner of DryHome Roofing & Siding.




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METALCON Announces Joe Theismann to be a 2024 Keynote Speaker

METALCON announced the two keynote speakers for its 2024 annual conference and trade show in Atlanta from Oct 30 to Nov 1: former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann and economist Dr. Anirban Basu.




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MCA Announces 2024 Design Awards Winners

The Metal Construction Association announced its 2024 MCA Design Awards winners in 10 categories; winning projects will be displayed during METALCON 2024, Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Atlanta.




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METALCON Roundtables to Discuss Workforce, Technology

METALCON offers a wide selection of small-group forms during its 2024 show, held Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Atlanta.




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S-5! and NWiR Announce New Empowerment Scholarship Program

S-5! and National Women in Roofing have collaborated to launch a scholarship program supporting women pursuing careers in the skilled trades by offering financial aid, mentorship, and educational resources.




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Roofing Contractor's Editor's Choice 2018: Roofing Products and Innovations

RC takes a closer look at the products and innovations the roofing industry has to offer in 2018.




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Editor's Choice 2020: RC Highlights the Industry’s Latest Innovations and New Products

Manufacturers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders are updating their own business practices while learning to navigate through and beyond these unparalleled times.




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VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Video Spotlight: RhinoBond with OptiWeld

In early 2021, OMG introduced the latest innovation, RhinoBond with OptiWeld, with an eye on curbing the industry’s workforce problem with a unique tool that makes contractors more efficient on the rooftop.




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What You Need to Know About 2022 IRE's COVID-19 Safety and Health Policies

Masks mandates, proof of vaccination or negative tests are some of the COVID-19 policies put in place for the 2022 IRE in New Orleans Feb. 1-3.




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IRE 2022 Keynote: NRCA CEO Reid Ribble Shares 40 Years of Roofing Experience

As NRCA CEO Reid Ribble approaches retirement later this year, he expects the keynote address he'll deliver to kick-off the 2022 IRE to feel different.




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Renovate Robotics Partners with CertainTeed to Innovate Robotic Roofing Technology

CertainTeed and Renovate Robotics have partnered to pilot a roofing robot that automates asphalt shingle installation, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency.




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Tremco's Rising Stars Program Gains Education Partner in North Carolina

The Rising Stars Program empowers the next generation of underrepresented youth aged 16-24 by providing opportunities for sustainable careers in construction, including solar panel installation and roofing.




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STACK Construction Technologies Joins Forces with ABC’s Tech Alliance

The new partnership aims to provide ABC contractor members with the tools and insights to improve project outcomes and maximize profitability.




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MRCA Reveals 2024 Winners of Safety, Innovation and Community Awards

The MRCA honored companies and individuals for safety, innovation, and community impact at its 2024 Conference, including Independent Roofing's philanthropy and GAF's Roofing Academy.




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TIME Names NanoTech Marquis Product a ‘Best Inventions of 2024’

NanoTech Materials Inc.’s Insulative Ceramic Particle technology has been named to TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2024. 




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Gulfstream Roofing Honored with Craftsmanship Award at 66th Annual CASF Awards

The Construction Association of South Florida awarded Gulfstream Roofing Inc. a Craftsmanship Award at its 66th Annual Awards, celebrating the company’s commitment to roofing excellence and quality workmanship.




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Progressive Roofing Joins the Roofing Alliance as New Governor Member

The Roofing Alliance welcomes Progressive Roofing as its 201st Governor Member, joining industry leaders to drive innovation, workforce development, and education in roofing.