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Nation Enters First Heatwave Ahead of ‘Official’ Summer

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.




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Drill Punctures Roof of Underwater Tunnel in New York City

A contractor accidentally drilled into the roof of NYC’s Queens-Midtown Tunnel, causing water to breach the southbound tube and leading to hours of traffic chaos during the US Open.




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Equipter Introduces RB2500 Self-Propelled Dump Container

Equipter's new dump container was designed to fit into tighter spaces than its larger counterparts, and is capable of holding up to 2,500 lbs.




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The RIDGEPRO Brings its Safety Message to International Roofing Expo 2021

Whether you need just one roof anchor system or hundreds to help keep your workers safe, stop by Booth #2623 and let RIDGEPRO know your requirements.




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Westlake Royal Building Products Debuts New Brand and Roofing Lines at 2022 International Roofing Expo

Westlake Royal Roofing brings together the portfolios of the former Boral® North America roofing and DaVinci® Roofscapes lines to the 2022 IRE.




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GAF Showcases Innovations for Commercial, Residential Contractors at International Roofing Expo




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JobNimbus Set to Showcase Enhanced Feature Functionality at the 2022 International Roofing Expo

Using the improved features, JobNimbus customers will see increased mobility for faster bids, scheduling, and payments.




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ABC Supply to Celebrate 40th Anniversary and Showcase Enhancements to myABCsupply at 2022 International Roofing Expo in New Orleans

The 2022 IRE kicks off ABC Supply’s 40th anniversary celebration happening throughout 2022.




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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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Enter Roofing Contractor’s Top 100 and Roofing Contractors of the Year Programs

Submit nominations for both the annual Top 100 Roofing Contractors list and residential and commercial Roofing Contractors of the Year before the June 1 deadline.




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2021 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Sutter Roofing

Despite roots that run more than a century deep, Sutter Roofing is fueled by a “never-settle” attitude.




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Enter Your Company for RC’s 2022 Top 100 and Contractor of the Year

Enter your company for the chance to earn a spot on the Top 100 list or become a 2022 Contractor of the Year.




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Feazel Announces Partnerships with Tradepost and Stonecutter Ventures

In addition to its partnerships with Tradepost LLC and Stonecutter Ventures, Feazel is now offering GAF Energy's Timberline Solar Shingle.




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Enter to Become Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Contractor of the Year

The honorees will be revealed at Best of Success 2023, Dec. 3-5, at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas.




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Tubos Expands Line to Include 5-Inch Diameter Vent Pipe Extension

Patented Tubos pipe extensions are now available in 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-inch diameters to accommodate most common vent stack sizes, saving time on the roof.




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METALCON Helps Las Vegas-Area Veterans

For its annual giving back initiative, METALCON has partnered with the Semper Fi & America’s Fund to help veterans in all branches of the military in the Las Vegas area. 




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METALCON Gives Back by Helping Las Vegas Area Veterans

For its annual giving back initiative, METALCON has partnered with the Semper Fi & America’s Fund to help veterans in all branches of the military in the Las Vegas area. 




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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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National Hispanic Contractors Association Announces Partnership with International Roofing Expo

The partnership is a significant step forward in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the roofing industry while providing resources to Hispanic roofing professionals.




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2024 International Roofing Expo Returns with New Dates to Las Vegas

The 2024 IRE is expected to cover more than 180,000 square feet of exhibit space, hosting over 600 companies, and features eight educational tracks covering 45 topics across over 100 sessions.




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International Roofing Expo 2024 Champions Hispanic Roofing Community Through Strategic Partnerships

This year’s International Roofing Expo emphasizes the many outreach efforts dedicated to supporting the Hispanic roofing community for its 2024 event next month in Las Vegas.




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2024 International Roofing Expo Featuring Two Keynotes, Philanthropic Efforts

The International Roofing Expo returns to Las Vegas Feb. 6-8, 2024. Take a sneak peek into what's in store for attendees returning to the 'Entertainment Capital of the World.'




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2024 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show Registration is Open

Registration is now open for the 2024 IIBEC Convention in Phoenix, featuring awards, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. 




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Saint-Gobain Invests in ION Storage Systems' Earth-friendly Battery Production

NOVA by Saint-Gobain invests in ION Storage Systems to advance innovative battery technologies. ION focuses on solid-state solutions for various applications.




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Mycocycle Raises $3.6 Million to Transform Waste into Sustainable Raw Materials with Fungi

Mycocycle, the biotechnology company using fungi to transform construction debris into reusable materials, received a new round of funding that will help it further scale its waste-to-value chain.




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Project Profile: New Jersey School District Enters Net-Zero Revolution with SolarEdge PV Rooftop Installation

The SolarEdge DC-optimized systems are forecast to reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of 1,500 tons of coal burned, or 171 homes’ electricity use per year.




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Project Profile: Pennsylvania Community Center IMPs Provide Right Temperature

Metl-Span panels for the roof and walls not only created a beautiful community center, but regulates the temperature for various activities held there.




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Project Profile: Roofing Above Water

Abandoned by the U.S. Coast Guard decades ago, this historic lighthouse miles offshore in Lake Michigan is reroofed and reborn with the help of grassroots preservationists.




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Project Profile: After Three Decades, Acclaimed Napa Winery Gets Roof it Deserves

Wedge Roofing in California completed award-winning roofing work in Napa Valley in just under a week thanks to ingenious uses of spray foam and coatings.




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Crews Locate Body of Missing Man After Devastating Roof Collapse

A devastating microburst hit West Phoenix last Wednesday evening with 77 mph winds, causing a warehouse roof collapse that trapped and killed a 22-year-old worker; it took rescuers three days to locate the body using K-9s, drones, and heavy equipment. 




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Owens Corning Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates in First Quarter

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. 




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Construction Materials Prices Remained Unchanged in August

The August producer price index report showed stable construction materials prices, with slight declines in wood and steel products, while power wire and cable prices surged, but overall, construction materials prices have been relatively steady in 2023.




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In Rosalynn Carter's Passing, Habitat for Humanity’s Carter Work Project Carries On

RC's Rick Damato offers first-hand coverage of the annual Habitat for Humanity build honoring Former President and First Lady Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.  




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How Hydrogenated Water Can Unlock Your Immune System

Immersed in authenticity, RC Publisher Jill Bloom delved into Gary Brecka's podcast, "The Ultimate Human," discovered hydrogen water's benefits for energy, endurance, and immunity and explores how it relates to our industry.




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Leadership Selling: The Dirty Water at the Mouth of the River

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.




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Atlas Roofing Relaunches StormMaster Shake Shingles at IRE 2024

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




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Devri Pieratt Named NWiR’s 2024 WORLD Award Veteran

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.




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PHOTO GALLERY: Day 1 at the 2024 International Roofing Expo

View some of the images Roofing Contractor captured on Day 1 of this year's International Roofing Expo. Did you make it into this year's gallery?




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PHOTOS: The 2024 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas

View images captured during the 2024 International Roofing Expo, held Feb. 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.




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Roofing Veteran Jim Barr Named 2024 J.A. Piper Award Winner

Jim Barr, president of Barr Roofing in Abilene, Texas, received the 2024 recipient of the NRCA's J.A. Piper Award during its 137th Annual Convention.




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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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International Roofing Expo Names WeatherLok Metal Roofing a 2024 ‘Experts’ Choice’

WeatherLok Metal Roofing wins 2024 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Award at the International Roofing Expo, lauded for “durability, ease of installation, and innovation.”




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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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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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Tragedy After Roofing Manager, Son, 6, Die In Drowning

A father and roofing contractor died while trying to save his son from drowning during a fishing trip on Oct. 5 in the Dallas area.




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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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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 Equipter Reduces Labor, Saves Time, Impresses Homeowners

 The phrase “Work smarter rather than harder” was something Aaron Beiler, president of New Heights LLC, often tried to practice when he ran his own roofing company.




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Essential Guidelines For Post-Hurricane Cleanup After Hurricane Milton

After Hurricane Milton, businesses face cleanup and rebuilding. Following OSHA safety guidelines is crucial to protect workers from hazards like floods, downed power lines, and debris.





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2 Under Arrest After $100K Heist from N.Y. Roofing Contractor

Two suspects have been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing metal roofing equipment from an upstate New York business and traveling nearly 680 miles across state borders for a paltry $4,000.