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The top 5 drivers for peak performance in 2026
By JobNimbus. The 2026 JobNimbus report highlights the systems and strategies shaping the future of roofing success. Success in roofing no longer hinges solely on production output; it depends on operational performance. According to the latest Peak Performance 2026 Roofing Report from JobNimbus, the industry’s top contractors are separating themselves ...
Turning craftsmanship into clicks
By Webrunner Media. Webrunner Media’s targeted digital strategy helps a remodeling contractor capture more high-value leads. Even the most skilled remodeling contractors can struggle to translate their reputation into consistent online lead generation. Webrunner Media recently partnered with Home Remodeling Pros of Central PA to address that exact challenge, helping ...
Smart revenue strategies guide for roofing growth
By Jesse Sanchez. Actionable guidance outlines practical paths for contractors to generate leads, retain customers and streamline operations. In a crowded solar and roofing market, Convex positions revenue growth as a discipline built on focus, tools and consistency. A recent guide by Erika Carmichael addresses the challenges small companies face ...
The test of 2026
By Cotney Consulting Group. As the market tightens this year, contractors will need to confront any operational weaknesses in their companies. We’ve been hearing for the last few years about the market tightening, and 2026 is just another chapter in that story. From labor pressure and rising costs to ...
Why roofing service divisions feel busy but struggle to be predictable
By Cotney Consulting Group. When the right structure is in place, service divisions become reliable parts of businesses, supporting both customer relationships and long-term profitability. Most roofing service departments feel busy. Phones are ringing. Technicians are running calls. Trucks are moving all day. Work orders stack up, invoices go out and ...
Rising metal prices in 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. As the Producer Price Index signals renewed pressure on metal contractors, learn what contractors should be doing to navigate rising metal costs. According to Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, Producer Price Indexes (PPIs) for major construction inputs climbed sharply in January 2026, ...
The human factor: Integrating humanoid robotics into a skilled roofing workforce
By Cotney Consulting Group. Humanoid robotics does not change the fundamentals of good management. It exposes whether those fundamentals exist. Up to this point in the series, the discussion has focused on readiness operations, realistic entry points and the environments where humanoid robotics is most likely to appear first. Those factors matter. ...
Inside the Superdome at CertainTeed’s Business Builders Workshop
By Karen Edwards. It was a fabulous day of learning, networking and community. RoofersCoffeeShop® recently had the privilege of attending the CertainTeed Business Builders Workshop at the iconic Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, held at the start of January. What an incredible experience it was — an immersive day ...
The 2026 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show is fast approaching
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Building enclosure professionals across the industry are making plans to gather in Sacramento, California, March 12–15, 2026. Hosted by the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), the annual IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show brings together consultants, contractors, manufacturers and service providers focused on roofing, waterproofing and ...
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Why investing in older metal buildings is gaining new momentum
By Jesse Sanchez. With millions of aging metal-roofed structures nationwide, strategic retrofits are reshaping value, resilience and long-term performance. For many owners who built metal facilities in the 1970s and 1980s, the priority at that time was affordability. These buildings were designed to provide what was often described as “shade ...
