Escaping the entrepreneur’s trap

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.

Dave Harrison shares some observations about outsourcing in the roofing industry and offers solutions contractors may want to consider before peak season.

Gunner Roofing's Andrew Prchal shares how roofing contractors can stand apart from the competition by working with homeowners to help them increase the value of their property.

Just like plugging a leaky roof, finding ways to plug holes in rebate management by using the right tools and methods can lead to satisfied customers on the distributor and manufacturer side.

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.

The inflexibility of paper forms made it difficult to update safety protocols promptly, lagging behind industry standards. Not anymore. 

Understanding the eight aspects of planning a successful exit can make any transitions smoother for roofing contractors.

METALCON 2024 in Atlanta, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2024, features networking events, including Women in Metal Construction's "Metal and Mimosas"; speed networking at The Exchange; insightful roundtables; and an International Matchmaking Forum with daily activities.
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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.

Schulte Roofing ran up the victories at the Best of Brazos Valley Awards, securing titles in Best Metal, Solar, and General Roofing, marking its 15th BOBV victory.  

Klauer Manufacturing unveiled its 2025 color palette for steel siding, featuring hues from light to dark and noted dark siding, trim, soffit and windows continue trending. 

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

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.

Learn about TAMKO’s new laminated asphalt shingles that are designed for easier installation and higher performance in extreme weather conditions.

Some roofs are so iconic their mere description gives their identity away. Or does it? Take our quiz to test your knowledge (and our writing skills).

A family in Saskatchewan, Canada, faces an ongoing nightmare as bats have taken over their home; efforts to remove them are complicated by environmental protection laws, exposing the homeowners to health risks from bat bites and potential disease from guano.  

Some roofs are so iconic their mere description gives their identity away. Or does it? Take our quiz to test your knowledge (and our writing skills).

The new editions have been updated to comply with the 2018 International Building Code and are based on the standards referenced in the code.

SPRI plans to seek re-approval of the ANSI/SPRI RD-1 standard for retrofit roof drains as an American National Standard and is asking professionals for feedback; contact SPRI to participate.

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.

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.

Learn how to handle the top 10 contract clauses roofing contractors commonly face when presented with a contract from a general contractor or owner.

This session will detail an unfortunate experience with embezzlement and ideas for how roofing companies can prevent the same from happening to them.

What makes people choose one roofing contractor over another? Find out in this 2023 IRE session.

2023 International Roofing Expo keynote speaker Chris Czarnik offers a sober outlook on future difficulties facing the roofing industry's search for qualified workers and what steps contractors should take to ensure their talent pool remains full.

Some new schools will compete for this year’s top two spots, cash prizes and bragging rights at the 10th Annual Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition.

Roofing industry volunteers assist Vegas locals in need during IRE Community Service Day, despite unseasonable weather.

The Florida Roofing Contractors Association urged state regulators to freeze workers' comp rates, citing post-hurricane labor shortages and risks from inexperienced workers despite proposed cuts.

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

This year’s event saw the largest turnout since it started in 2018, and had the support of over 20 different vendors, partners and sponsors, along with the entire BluSky executive team in attendance.

See why the owner of Exterior Point Home Remodeling in New Jersey got the entire company involved in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

In September, U.S. construction spending rose by 0.1% to $2.14T, with private residential projects driving a slight increase; public-sector construction grew by 0.5%, totaling $495.2B.

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors has partnered with fintech company GreenSky to streamline roof repair financing, enhancing customer access to “frictionless” payment options and accelerating sales and cash flow. 

Company officials say the partnership of JJ Quality Builders with Kelly Roofing will help expand services and enhance customer experiences to customers in Florida and beyond.

Industry experts and trade groups, such as the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, are urging Florida regulators to allow roofing contractors to install hurricane straps during reroofing.

See what former congressman and retired NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has to say about the state of the American dream at IRE 2025. 

YouTube turned 12 this week and is marking the milestone with a redesign of its desktop site.

Read more: YouTube reveals new Material Design desktop site

Ireland-based Orreco has developed a new app to help athletes optimise their performances.

Read more: Breakthrough app aims to smash taboos about training during your period

Fans of Taylor Swift on Spotify, Google Play Music et al haven’t been able to listen to the superstar through these platforms, but now that’s all changed.

Read more: Shake it off, Taylor Swift: Superstar ends bad blood with Spotify

Twitter announces new effort to tackle the spread of fake news.

Read more: Twitter plans ‘fake news’ button, but fears it could be gamed

Writing for video games is a job like no other, according to writer and Inspirefest 2017 speaker Rhianna Pratchett.

Read more: Rhianna Pratchett: ‘It’s like writing a movie script while shooting it at the same time’

A new front has opened in the war for eyeballs on the mobile screen.

Read more: Google takes on Facebook with new algorithmic news feed

YouTube reveals significant upgrades across desktop and mobile app, including a sleek new logo.

Read more: It feels cinematic: YouTube rolls out a major redesign across mobile and desktop

Public-sector entities can improve customer service, delivery of benefits and services, efficiency, transparency, and more.

Rise in voice banking requires a rise in voice-based support, verification, and AI.

Interoperability's been the biggest challenge, but standards are emerging.

Our roundup of the speech innovation taking place in eight important industry verticals.

SoundHound AI, based in Santa Clara, Calif., this year launched, among other things, Chat AI, a voice-enabled digital assistant with generative artificial intelligence; and Smart Answering, which uses voice AI to handle inbound customer calls.

With almost 25 years of experience in developing text-to-speech solutions, ReadSpeaker today offers one of the largest selections of expressive, humanlike voices in the industry.