Roofing contractors and business owners already dealing with increased immigration enforcement and its impact on the roofing workforce may have more policies to navigate. A recent shake-up at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ordered by the White House could mean even stronger enforcement in some areas. “Internally, I don’t think they’re happy with some of the (deportation) numbers that have already been achieved,” said RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney. “So, you can anticipate further enforcement and that’s part of the some of these changes we’re seeing.” Cotney also laid out some legal strategies for roofing contractors caught up in immigration sweeps and some pitfalls to avoid. Listen to the full conversation now.

A key theme throughout the discussion was innovation—particularly in artificial intelligence. SRS has already deployed AI tools to streamline ordering, anticipate customer needs, and improve efficiency. With The Home Depot’s resources, those capabilities are set to expand dramatically, freeing employees from repetitive tasks and enabling faster, more creative service. Looking ahead, both leaders promised an aggressive approach to growth, from Greenfield expansions and acquisitions to broader product offerings. “We’re not slowing down,” Tinker said. “We want to build the most efficient supply chain for the pros building America.” For contractors, employees, and partners alike, the message was clear: The Home Depot, SRS, and GMS alliance is built not just to compete—but to transform the industry.

With the price of everything rising, it’s more important than ever for roofing contractors to gain new customers. But winning them over should be more than simply locking in a new project. Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson explains how roofing contractors can convert customers into lifelong clients with tips from the book "Never Lose a Customer Again."

Thea Dudley, CEO of Pocket Protectors, and Ryan Ayers, CEO and co-founder of Suppli, join RC to discuss the latest changes to credit card interchange fees. The association fees for Visa business-to-business transactions just went up and there’s speculation that others will, too. That could impact roofing contractors and others that rely on credit card payments to keep companies moving. “It's hard enough to get people to pay, and then you throw on another level of complexity to the credit card, and you don’t know what to do,” Dudley said. The key is understanding the data in demand and how to acquire it, according to Ayers. “You've got to enter in all of this data now that you didn't have to before. I think it warrants a conversation around, ‘does it make sense for us to look for a more integrated solution that's going to connect to our accounting system, and actually pull that data for us.’” Listen to the full conversation now.

Policymakers and the courts have disagreed for years on the fairness and enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) use of the multi-employer doctrine when it comes to safety violations found on a jobsite. Now, advocates for the construction and roofing trades are pushing for a series of statutory reforms that allow prime contractors on a site to help subcontractors with safety. “The kind of thing I'm thinking about is collaborative efforts to ensure safety,” said RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney in a recent conversation with RC about a new white paper he helped draft for the National Construction Policy Institute. “The reason why I wanted to write this white paper is that time and time again, I've been asked by contractors, ‘Hey, I want to help my subs, I want to give them PPE and train them.’”

We spotlight METALCON’s partnership with the Military Warriors Support Foundation to launch the Eagles Landing Veteran Retreat, a healing space for combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families.

Data from software company itel shows most roofs are repairable, raising the question: should contractors prioritize repair work over replacements? We explore the question with Paul Disney, chief product and technology officer at itel.

The Insulation Contractors Association of America is gearing up for its annual convention and trade show this October in Orlando, Fla. ICAA Executive Director Michael Kwart detailed what attendees can expect from the four-day program.

Roofing contractors need to control costs on the rooftop -- even the costs that can’t be seen until the job is well underway. That includes any wildlife, pests or other nuisances that can create safety hazards and stall projects. “Especially with older homes and older roofs, you really have no idea what’s under there, and it can be harboring all kinds of things,” said RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney in an exclusive podcast. “One thing I’ve learned in roofing is that you can always expect the unexpected.” Cotney also discussed some dispute resolution tactics that can be spelled out in contracts. “Think about how you’d like to resolve disputes and get them in your contract. Don’t leave it open ended.” Listen to the full conversation here.

Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney recently has received a lot of calls regarding workmanship warranties and manufactured material warranties from the field. He joined the RC Best of Success Podcast Show to break down some of the key features roofing contractors need to have in their contractors when it comes to workmanship and material warranties. He also explained that working with manufacturers and distributors to find a solution is often the best route to keep customers happy. Cotney also addressed the continued need to monitor field crews for heat illness and exposure to the sun during the final weeks of peak roofing season. “It’s just incredibly hot across the U.S. and it’s an incredibly dangerous time for our industry,” Cotney warned. Though efforts to create a new heat standard by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have stalled, regulators are still considering making updates that provide clarity to jobsite requirements over heat exposure. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is “You always have the duty to prevent your employees from suffering heat injury or illness and I’d recommend knowing the known hazards,” he said. Listen to the full conversation now.

Amparo Sancen, founder of Latinos en Roofing and CEO of Sancen Contracting, shared critical insights about the most costly tax mistakes plaguing contractors—and how to avoid them.

La temporada de impuestos puede ser la peor pesadilla de un contratista, pero no tiene por qué serlo. En un reciente podcast de Best of Success, Amparo Sancen, fundadora de Latinos en Roofing y directora ejecutiva de Sancen Contracting, compartió ideas clave sobre los errores fiscales más costosos que afectan a los contratistas—y cómo evitarlos.

Hear what incoming WSRCA President Stan Robinson’s looking forward to at WRE 2025, Sept. 28-30, and the challenges ahead for roofing contractors.

In a candid conversation with Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom, finance expert Thea Dudley explains the ins and outs of credit card surcharging, common mistakes contractors make, and how to communicate the changes without alienating customers.

RCLegal Insights expert Trent Cotneyrecently joined us to discuss the Department of Labor's expansion of self-audit processes, particularly focusing on OSHA's voluntary compliance programs. He explained that while self-audits can lead to citations if not handled properly, they offer opportunities for businesses to improve safety and compliance proactively. OSHA is also boosting its OnSite Consultation Program, which offers no-cost and confidential safety services to small and medium-sized companies. “Having a safety consultant come out, visit and audit your jobsites, check out your equipment and make suggestions and recommendations based on that is a great way to get the information, shore up your safety compliance and not have any exposure to a government agency,” he explained. Listen to the full conversation now.

Thea Dudley will lead a four-hour METALCON workshop, Blueprint for Back Office Success, on October 21 in Las Vegas, teaching contractors how to strengthen credit, collections, and cash flow management. With a hands-on approach, Dudley and her co-instructors will help participants build practical policies and overcome common roadblocks like invoicing delays and reluctance to ask for payment.

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk will headline the Win the Storm conference alongside roofing industry executives who've built companies worth hundreds of millions. In this exclusive podcast chat with RC, conference owner Josey Parks shares how he assembled speakers, including Nehal Kaiser, who sold his company Blue Hammer Roofing to private equity in four years, and Steve Little of National Roofing Partners. The August 20-22 Dallas event features 30+ specialized panels on scaling strategies. Hear Parks explain his speaker selection here.

With severe storms already generating a lot of roofing work across the country, pre planning has turned out to be a key difference for contractors that can maximize the opportunity. Steve Slepcevic, CEO of Strategic Response Partners, said a critical Many times, roofing contractors don’t even have a system in place to handle and manage the high volume of calls generated by a severe-weather event. “A lot of times I see contractors that are just caught off guard in these severe storms … and they’re like ‘ how was out-of-town, national group that doesn’t have a daily presence here taking all these big accounts from us?’” he said. Listen to the fill conversation now.

Construction attorney Trent Cotney outlines key tax benefits and workforce development provisions in a new federal bill, along with recent OSHA enforcement changes that offer significant relief and opportunities for contractors.

Jill Bloom sits down with AI experts Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, and Josey Parks, CEO of Roof Fix and Think Unlimited, to explore artificial intelligence's revolutionary impact on the construction industry.