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DECEMBER 2025
Volume 45 :: Number 12

2025 COMMERCIAL ROOFING REPORT

A year of economic uncertainty has not deterred commercial contractors from remaining optimistic about future sales and technology.

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SOLVING THE CLAIMS BOTTLENECK IN ROOFING

AI-powered estimating platforms are changing the game for insurance claims.

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CONTRACTOR Q&A: RACHEL NAVERSON, PROFICIENT CONSTRUCTION

Meet QXO’s 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

Whether You Made it to Dallas or Not, View Outstanding Presentations from 2021’s Best of Success Conference with On-Demand

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Q&A: FINESSE & FINANCING

Scott Stiglich with Watercress Financial Breaks Down Why Roofing Contractors Need to Incorporate Financing Solutions into Their Business.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

Whether You Made it to Dallas or Not, View Outstanding Presentations from 2021’s Best of Success Conference with On-Demand

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WHAT ARE ROOFERS ASKING?

Find out the answers to the most-asked questions about attic ventilation with AirVent Inc.

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PROJECT PROFILE: CONTRACTOR VOICES

Roofing contractors share their experiences working with TAMKO’s Proline series of shingles.

TECHOS Y MáS SPECIAL SECTION

¡Pruebe nuestro contenido de Techos y Más, presentado en español para impulsar a los contratistas latinos! (Get a taste of our Techos y Más content, presented in Spanish to elevate Latino contractors!)

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ROOFING PROFILE: COMPASS SALES GROUP

Carlisle celebrates an outstanding manufacturer’s rep with its Carlisle Experience Award.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

Whether You Made it to Dallas or Not, View Outstanding Presentations from 2021’s Best of Success Conference with On-Demand

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5 GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR 2026

Three high-performing Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractors shared their perspectives on growth.

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A ROOFER’S GUIDE TO SMART DEVICES

Learn nine tips for managing and maximizing company wireless devices.

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EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY TAKE CENTER FIELD AT CERTAINTEED’S DETROIT WORKSHOP

More than 500 roofing contractors spent the day at Ford Field to learn about the latest innovations in roofing.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

Whether You Made it to Dallas or Not, View Outstanding Presentations from 2021’s Best of Success Conference with On-Demand

IRE 2024 PREVIEW: ROOFING’S RETURN TO LAS VEGAS

One of Roofing’s Biggest Events Returns to Vegas with a Renewed Focus on Diversity, Sustainability

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PROJECT PROFILE: RESTORING A COASTAL GEM

Connecticut-based Contractor Finds Cost-Effective Solution to Protect Condos from Coastal Weather

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AND THE WINNER IS…

Find Out Which Roofing Professionals and Companies Took Home Awards in the Back Half of 2023

UNEARTHING CENTURIES OF BEAUTY AND RESILIENCE

Editorial Director Rick Damato Reports from Europe About the Wonders of Slate Roofing

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CONTRACTOR PROFILE: CE REEVE ROOFING, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY

CE REEVE Roofing, a Tecta America Company, Grew from a Small Roofing Outfit to generating $60 Million in Annual Sales.

BEST OF SUCCESS ON DEMAND ROUNDUP

Whether You Made it to Dallas or Not, View Outstanding Presentations from 2021’s Best of Success Conference with On-Demand

ABOUT THIS ISSUE

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

From navigating a global crisis to achieving record revenues, Best Contracting Services continues its unwavering pursuit of excellence through dedication, resilience, and a renewed business philosophy that emerged from a misstep. Photo courtesy of Best Contracting Services.

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RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

From installing his first shingles to building a $500 million roofing empire, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Josh Sparks is proving that private equity consolidation doesn't have to sacrifice customer experience. That careful balance has led to him being named the 2025 Residential Contractor of the Year. Photo courtesy of Infinity Exteriors.