Listen as ICAA Executive Director Michael Kwart discusses the technology, safety and business issues shaping this year’s convention, from AI estimating tools to spray polyurethane foam compliance and contractor risk.

Family-run contracting businesses often start with built-in trust, but blurred roles and boundaries can create challenges as they grow. Jill Bloom and The Glo Group CEO Melissa Chapman discuss how clearer responsibilities, shared goals and healthy boundaries can strengthen both the business and family relationships.

Tecta America, a national leader in commercial roofing and a perennial Top 100 roofing contractor, is officially under new leadership as President Kevin Palmer takes over all responsibilities for the retiring Dave Reginelli. RC recently caught up with both to discuss the transition, the state of commercial roofing, and where the roofing industry is headed in this exclusive episode. Listen to the full conversation here.

WSRCA Executive Director Joel Viera joins Roofing Contractor’s Jill Bloom for a preview of the 2026 Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. Hear what’s planned for education, networking, the Roofing Games, Roofers Feud and the Davis Memorial Foundation.

Construction projects face increasing risks from community opposition, government intervention and evolving scopes. Trent Cotney discusses how suspension, termination and change-order provisions, combined with thorough daily reports, can help contractors protect their businesses.

Strategic Response Partners CEO Steve Slepcevic joins Roofing Contractor Executive Director Jill Bloom to discuss lessons from disaster response and why contractors are uniquely equipped to help when emergencies strike. From family preparedness and backup communications to medical training and cross-training crews, he shares practical ways contractors can prepare before a crisis occurs.

Understanding your financials is about more than tracking revenue—it's about making smarter decisions that help your business grow. In this interview, Marcos Sierra, founder of Sierra Group, explains why contractors should monitor the financial health of their companies, avoid common accounting mistakes and build the right team to support long-term success.

A-Squared Marketing CEO Anna Anderson discusses how to learn why AI-ready websites and PageSpeed scores now matter more than ever for contractors.

Three years after retiring and selling Kelly Roofing, Ken Kelly is back after a financial crisis threatened the company’s future. He shares what brought him back, the lessons learned from private equity ownership and his plan to rebuild the company around its employees, customers and culture.

How should contractors prepare for hazardous wildfire smoke and the possibility of higher material costs from proposed Canadian tariffs? Construction attorney Trent Cotney shares practical guidance on protecting workers, strengthening contracts and staying ahead of risks before they disrupt your business.