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

Roofing industry makes outreach, education and business networking a priority in Dallas as the percentage of Latino workers in roofing continues to climb.

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

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

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

The history of coatings in roofing has been marked by innovation overcoming challenges, not unlike Inland Coatings; despite market shifts, the company's resilience and adaptability led to its revitalization through acquisitions and strategic leadership courtesy of private equity.

With a home’s roof being the single most vulnerable area for ignition in the event of a wildfire, materials such as quality metal roofing systems that carry a Class A rating for fire resistance are essential.

The National Weather Service warns that a major heatwave will hit the continental U.S., affecting over 22 million people with temperatures reaching the 90s and heat indices up to 105°F from Texas to Maine before summer officially begins.

From Melbourne to Montana, RC Young Gun Samuel Brokenshire has traveled the globe for love and started a career in roofing that is budding at just the right time.

Zonda Tools has unveiled its Diablo Automatic Hot Air Welder, which runs at 4200 watts and can weld at temperatures up to 1,150 degrees Fahrenheit.

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.

S-5!'s new system boasts that it is quick and simple to install, lasts the life of the roof, maintains roof warranties and is less expensive than other mounting methods.

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

The recent plan to forgive student loans is shining a light on the disparity between four-year college programs versus careers in skilled trades.

Empire employs over 700 roofing and office professionals in the industry, and will operate going forward as Empire Roofing, a Tecta America Company.

A commercial roofing firm in Baltimore County is under scrutiny for inflating costs to fix a county-owned building and paying less than a minority-owned subcontractor it partnered with would have been entitled to.

Tubos Vent Pipe Extensions offers a roofing industry product designed to securely extend vent stacks, prevent leaks, and ensure code compliance, even in harsh weather.

MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment recently earned a UL Class A Fire Rating, enhancing its reputation as a top choice for steep-slope roofing projects.

The International Roofing Expo is back in Las Vegas, and it is gearing up to be the industry's largest event yet.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Owens Corning is looking to help contractors save money and time on training employees with a new virtual reality training program.

The rooftop solar system for the North Dade Regional Library in Miami Gardens is expected to offset the building’s energy usage by 85%, enough to power 98 homes.

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.

The Scalo Companies won the RCCS Safety Award for its outstanding safety commitment and operational excellence. CEO Jack Scalo will speak at the 2024 Best of Success conference, Dec. 4-6 in Bonita Springs, Fla. 

Investors smiled after Owen Corning released its Q1 2023 numbers, beating expectations and returning $183 million to shareholders during the first three months of this year. 

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners bets big on roofing as it acquires Allstar Services of Minneapolis, Minn., and plans to scale the residential roofing concern into a national player. 

A deal announced by France’s Saint-Gobain to acquire privately-owned Building Products of Canada Corp. on June 12 in a nearly $1 billion cash acquisition solidifies the concern’s dominance within the Canadian construction product manufacturing sector.

Shelley J. Bausch, senior vice president of Global Industrial Coatings at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., has been elected to the board of directors of GATX Corporation, where she will also serve on the board's Audit and Governance Committees, bringing the total number of board members to nine, including eight independent directors.

Roofing contractors nationwide shared their insights on sales, new technology, workforce and other industry challenges in our exclusive survey. Our experts break
down the data on the industry’s biggest stage.

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.

The price objection is the dirty water at the mouth of the river. If you want to clean up the mouth of the river, you have to go upstream to the location of the factory dumping pollutants. You have to deal with the fishing boats that putter little drops of oil and you have to stop people from tossing in small amounts of trash up and down the banks.

Escape the price-driven sale with these real-world strategies aimed to help roofing contractors succeed.

Roof Hugger and McElroy Metal experts will collaborate at the International Roofing Expo to present "Retrofit with Metal Systems" on Feb. 6 and 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Atlas Roofing’s latest innovation offers a Class4 impact rating, giving customers in hail markets access to possible insurance discounts. 

She couldn't be there, but her voice roared: Meet the "badasses" who are shattering glass ceilings in the roofing industry as NWiR's 2024 WORLD Award winners.

A panel of veteran roofing contractors and other industry experts form a roundtable to discuss roofing’s image and outreach priorities during the 2024 IRE.

John DeRosa, director of contractor training at SRS Distribution, shows the value in optimizing sales leads versus determining if a lead is “qualified” or “unqualified.”

View just a few of the images captured during the seventh annual NWiR Days, held Feb. 4-5 in Las Vegas.

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

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. 

Discover the latest roofing innovations, from AI to celebrating diversity, and catch the highlights of the 2024 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, where industry leaders converged to shape the future of roofing.

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.

When it comes to the next generation of successful roofing contractors, Josey Parks says they need to draw largely from the Silicon Valley playbook.

Influencers in the roofing industry shared insights and strategies on how to grow your business through social media.

It wasn’t a hurricane but the 2012 International Roofing Expo® that took Orlando by storm in late February.

Holcim Building Envelope offers advice on assessing a roof's condition for the most effective repair options.