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Leading Through Change: SOPREMA’s Perspective on Roofing in 2026

Challenges abound for the roofing industry, but there is hope for change and growth

Tim Kersey

December 12, 2025

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SOPREMA US CEO Tim Kersey shares his observations on what the coming year holds for the manufacturer and its customers.

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Best of Success 2025: Talking Culture with Clarity

Roofing contractors celebrate culture, leadership, and problem-solving at RC’s signature annual event in Arlington, Texas

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 11, 2025

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Roofing contractors celebrate culture, leadership, and problem-solving at RC’s signature annual event in Arlington, Texas

Tech Talk: AI is Reshaping Roofing Distribution

AI is rapidly accelerating how distributors are doing business, from sales leads to internal operations

Chris Gray

Tanja Kern

December 10, 2025

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The rapid development and adoption of AI in the roofing industry are drastically changing how companies operate. Learn how distributors are effectively using AI and why adopting it is essential to stay competitive.

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Roofer Detained by ICE at the U.S. Border

What happened to a friend of mine revealed just how fragile fairness can be — and why it matters more than ever in our industry.

Jill Bloom

December 10, 2025

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on a roofer friend’s first-hand encounter with stepped-up immigration enforcement at the U.S. border.

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Best of Success

GALERÍA DE FOTOS: Techos y Más en Best of Success 2025

Casi 50 profesionales latinos se reunieron para mejorar sus negocios

Chris Gray

December 8, 2025

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Casi 50 profesionales del techado de la comunidad latina se reunieron para compartir los secretos para tener éxito (o para triunfar) durante el evento Techos y Más celebrado el 3 de diciembre.

2025 Residential Contractor of the Year: Infinity Exteriors

Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Solutions team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

Tanja Kern

December 5, 2025

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Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Solutions team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

The Staff at Best Contracting Services in Garden City, California

2025 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Best Contracting Services

When the industry gathered to honor a project, Best Contracting gathered to honor a team.

Art Aisner

December 4, 2025

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From navigating a global crisis to achieving its best financial performance, Best Contracting Services continues its unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Best of Success 2025

Who are Roofing Contractor’s 2025 Commercial, Residential Contractors of the Year?

Infinity Exteriors and BEST Contracting Services, Inc., earn RC’s highest annual honor for stellar work and cultivating winning company cultures.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 4, 2025

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Two standout roofing contractors take home RC’s highest annual honor to close out day one of Best of Success 2025.

2025 Commercial Roofing Trends Report

Majority of commercial roofing contractors expect sales growth despite formidable challenges in workforce and costs in 2026

Art Aisner

December 4, 2025

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Majority of commercial roofing contractors expect sales growth despite formidable challenges in workforce and costs in 2026.

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Shutdown Lessons for Roofers: Why Immigration Gridlock Still Threatens Your 2026 Project Schedule

John Dorer

December 1, 2025

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The federal shutdown may be over, but its freeze on the PERM labor certification process is still disrupting roofing contractors’ hiring timelines. Here’s what contractors need to know and how to prepare before the next shutdown.