2025 April

Roofing Industry Q&A: Owens Corning's Gunner Smith

Gunner Smith explains Owens Corning’s position in the market and why adding a 14th shingle plant is an opportunity to enhance the company’s reach

Art Aisner

April 21, 2025

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In this exclusive Q&A, Owens Corning Roofing President Gunner Smith discusses the trends, technology and other factors impacting the roofing industry.

Nearly 16,000 attendees filled the massive show floor at the Henry B. González Convention Center during the 2025 International Roofing Expo.

Massive Crowds Gather for 2025 International Roofing Expo

Thousands of roofing professionals descended on San Antonio for what show planners speculate is the biggest IRE in the show’s history

April 14, 2025

Nearly 16,000 people attended the 2025 International Roofing Expo, making it one of the biggest shows yet. Relive the show with our roundup spotlighting highlights from this year's expo.

Staff photo from The Roof Masters, based in San Diego, Calif.

Contractor Profile

From Risk to Rooftops: How The Roof Masters Built a California Success Story

Needing to be more present as parents helped create a lasting legacy

Bryan Gottlieb

April 7, 2025

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Founded in 2015, San Diego-based The Roof Masters thrives under Rosa and Rudy Verdugo, balancing family needs with business growth, where the couple has built a contracting firm rated among the top 1% in California.

INternational Roofing Expo 2025 Keynote Speaker Reid Ribble

IRE 2025 Keynote

The American Dream isn't Dead, Just Different

Art Aisner

April 14, 2025

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Retired NRCA CEO Reid Ribble took IRE attendees down memory lane to show them that the American dream might feel dead but is very much alive.

The students of Texas A&M University were the winners of the 2025 Student Management Competition.

IRE 2025

Texas A&M Earns Roofing Alliance Student Competition Crown at IRE 2025

11th annual Construction Management Student Competition draws big crowd despite unseasonably cold weather

Bryan Gottlieb

March 4, 2025

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See which team stood out at the Roofing Alliance’s Student Competition at the 2025 International Roofing Expo in San Antonio: This year’s project involved a challenging reroof due to glass atrium and the proximity to San Antonio’s airport runways.

Keeping It Cool

Considerations for Roofing Cold Storage Facilities

As demand for cold storage continues to surge, roofing contractors must be ready to address specific challenges posed by the roofing system

Jay Saldana

April 28, 2025

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Roofing demand for cold-storage facilities is expected to increase in 2025. Are roofing contractors ready?

Avoiding the Mediocrity Trap of "It's Fine" in Roofing

Don’t settle for less when it comes to your business, as it could cost you jobs, people and your reputation

Ricardo González

April 11, 2025

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Settling for "It's Fine" can lead to unforeseen consequences when it comes to roofing, including your reputation. Ricardo Gonález shows how to avoid the snare of "It's Fine."

5 Bold Predictions for Roofing in 2025

Leaders across the roofing industry weigh in on what lies ahead for the profession with some bold predictions for 2025

Art Aisner

April 4, 2025

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Leaders across the roofing industry weigh in on what lies ahead for the profession with some bold predictions for 2025

April 2025 Product Focus: Green/Vegetative Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 8, 2025

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Green, sustainable, and visually striking, vegetative roofing—also known as green roofing—is transforming rooftops into thriving, eco-friendly ecosystems. By incorporating living plants into roof systems, these innovative solutions not only enhance building aesthetics but also deliver tangible benefits like improved insulation, stormwater management, and extended roof lifespan.