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2 weeks ago | 
brnw.ch | Trent Cotney |Jill Bloom |Art Aisner
LegalLow Slope RoofingSteep Slope Roofing Just when the onslaught of new tariffs and the controversy surrounding them seems to subside, international reaction, stock market fluctuations or a new court ruling brings it right back to the top of the news feed. With so much uncertainty in the roofing and construction spaces, it’s difficult for contractors to react, understand the true impact and strategize their next moves.
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3 weeks ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Art Aisner
Owens Corning has been a big part of the roofing industry for decades but is entering new territory in 2025. For starters, the company announced it will expand shingle manufacturing with a new southeastern U.S. facility set to open in 2027. It will be the first new shingle plant the company has ever built in the U.S., and marks the latest example of Owens Corning’s commitment to long-term strategic investments that will drive future growth, said Roofing President Gunner Smith.
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1 month ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray |Art Aisner |Bryan Gottlieb
Frigid weather and snow delays didn’t stop roofing professionals around the country from heading to Texas in February, resulting in what could be the largest International Roofing Expo to date in both attendance and exhibitors. This year’s show saw a crowd of nearly 16,000 attendees exploring the show floor Feb. 19-21 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio.
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1 month ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Art Aisner
The American dream is not dead despite the hype, pundits' perception, and a negative mindset brought on by a divisive presidential campaign. According to former roofer and U.S. Congressman Reid Ribble, it's just different. The retired National Roofing Contractors Association CEO kicked off the 2025 IRE in San Antonio by exploring the state of the American dream in his keynote address.
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1 month ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Art Aisner
Es el nuevo año y es hora de que RC comience su proceso anual de selección de los contratistas de techado comerciales y residenciales que se destacan como los Contratistas del Año 2025. Decenas de empresas de diferentes tamaños, regiones y especialidades de techado participan cada año, comenzando con la presentación de detalles sobre lo que las distingue en su mercado o en la industria del techado en general.
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1 month ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Art Aisner
La fuerza de la inmigración está aumentando en todo el país y la industria de techado se ha convertido en un objetivo de los agentes de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en comunidades grandes y pequeñas. El veterano abogado de inmigración Chuck Kuck, fundador de Kuck Baxter LLC en Atlanta, recientemente conversó con la editora de RC, Jill Bloom, y la fundadora de Latinos en Roofing, Amparo Sancen, para discutir qué deben hacer los techadores cuando los agentes de ICE toquen la puerta.
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1 month ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Art Aisner
Editor's NoteLow Slope RoofingSteep Slope Roofing One of the ways Roofing Contractor engages with various groups of roofing professionals industrywide every year is to ask directly about the issues, products and initiatives impacting business trends for our State of the Industry Report and subsequent webinar. A lot of that survey data and analysis ends up in the various forms of videos, podcasts, articles, and interactive eBlasts we create, while some material is typically left behind.
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1 month ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Art Aisner
The residential roofing process is changing. While installation principles, techniques and product categories that have been around for decades remain in use, how a roofing contractor finds and wins that job in practice is rapidly evolving. How it’s paid for is also in flux, as broader economic conditions and shifts in insurance priorities impact homeowners' decisions about their most valuable asset.
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1 month ago | 
buildingenclosureonline.com | Art Aisner |Jill Bloom
Jill Bloom is the innovative Group Publisher of Roofing Contractor, Walls & Ceilings, Building Enclosure, Roofing Supply Pro, and the highly regarded Best of Success event. With a deep commitment to advancing the roofing, construction, and building enclosure industries, Jill oversees a robust portfolio of publications, podcasts, and events that empower professionals with knowledge, inspiration, and connections.
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2 months ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Art Aisner |Jill Bloom
Jill Bloom is the innovative Group Publisher of Roofing Contractor, Walls & Ceilings, Building Enclosure, Roofing Supply Pro, and the highly regarded Best of Success event. With a deep commitment to advancing the roofing, construction, and building enclosure industries, Jill oversees a robust portfolio of publications, podcasts, and events that empower professionals with knowledge, inspiration, and connections.
