5 ‘Must-Know’ Things Ahead of the WRE in Vegas

It’s time for roofing contractors and other roofing industry professionals west of the Mississippi River to get ready for another action-packed Western Roofing Expo, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, at the Paris Las Vegas. Registration is open, and this year’s event offers roofers a chance to take their businesses to new heights with cutting-edge products, education and

5 ‘Must-Know’ Things Ahead of the WRE Expo In Vegas

It’s time for roofing contractors and other roofing industry professionals west of the Mississippi River to get ready for another action-packed Western Roofing Expo, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, at the Paris Las Vegas. Registration is open, and this year’s event offers roofers a chance to take their businesses to new heights with cutting-edge products, education and

GAF, Ohtani Hit Home Run with Latino Roofers in L.A.

LOS ANGELES — Roofing contractors didn’t expect to be the center of the attention when the Los Angeles Dodgers took on their crosstown rival Angels over the weekend at Dodger Stadium, but that changed quickly with one swing of Shohei Ohtani’s bat. The Dodger superstar clubbed a mammoth home run into the right-center bleachers during

Staying Safe and on Schedule on the Roof

If roofing contractors are encouraged to take their time, assess their surroundings carefully, and double-check their work (especially when setting up and using fall protection equipment), they’ll be less likely to fall and get hurt on the job. It’s important to note that taking a few extra moments to evaluate these things is worthwhile. The

Northpoint Roofing Systems Enters New Market

Northpoint Roofing Systems, the roofing contracting portfolio firm, announced on Tuesday its expansion to Nashville, Tenn., following its entrée into Tennessee last July when the company entered the Chattanooga market. According to a June 25 news release, the company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the expansion and named John Howard the Nashville

Owens Corning, Roofle Technologies to Offer Exclusive Version of RoofQuote PRO

Owens Corning and Roofle Technologies, an Owens Corning Business Solutions Partner, are partnering to bring an exclusive version of RoofQuote PRO to contractors in the Owens Corning Contractor Network (OCCN). The co-branded instant estimating tool equipped with patent pending technology delivers accurate quotations in under 30 seconds while helping the contractor’s website function as a

VIDEO: Protecting Your Business from Fraud

The Association for Financial Professionals released its annual survey of treasury practitioners, revealing some startling statistics about just how vulnerable businesses are to fraud attacks and attempts. In this episode, Thea Dudley, owner of Pocket Protectors, speaks with RC Publisher Jill Bloom about the survey’s findings and what roofing contractors can do to protect themselves from

RT3 Announces Richard Carroll Newest Board Member

The Roofing Technology Think Tank, known commonly as RT3  — a group of progressive professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry — announced on Tuesday that Richard Carroll, principal of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Carroll Consulting Group, has joined its board.  “We are looking forward to Rich joining the board,” said Karen Edwards, RT3 director.

PHOTO GALLERY: The 2023 Best of Success Conference

The 2023 Best of Success conference saw nearly 500 roofing professionals from around the country head to Frisco, Texas, for a two-day event full of networking opportunities, insights from industry experts, and of course, some fun. Attendees were treated to 17 presentations throughout the course of the event, covering a wide range of topics including

Roofing Contractor’s 19th Best of Success Conference Under Way in Texas

FRISCO, Texas – Hundreds of roofing contractors and industry professionals from around the country returned to the Lone Star State today for the launch of Roofing Contractor’s 19th annual Best of Success conference at the Omni Frisco at the Star just outside Dallas. The unique, two-day conference returned to the site of the Dallas Cowboys