Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Employment rights bill signals change for UK contractors
By Jesse Sanchez. What roofing employers should know as new employment rules advance toward implementation across the industry in the U.K. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is preparing roofing and cladding contractors for significant employment law changes as the Labour Government’s Employment Rights Bill nears final approval. The legislation ...
Reduce adhesive use and labor costs with extended tapered panels
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how extended panel layouts in tapered polyiso systems can lower adhesive use, reduce material handling and improve overall installation efficiency. Designing a tapered roof system with Hunter Panels requires more than meeting slope requirements, it demands a careful balance between material expense and labor efficiency. Specialty ...
How CertainTeed is helping contractors stand out
By Jesse Sanchez. CertainTeed used IRE 2026 to showcase products, training and support designed to help contractors differentiate their businesses. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, CertainTeed used its presence to emphasize a central message for contractors: standing out in today’s market requires more than just ...
Energy rules reshape pool equipment and heating
By Jesse Sanchez. New state and federal regulations are reshaping pool equipment power and connectivity with lasting impacts. California and federal regulators are moving forward with a set of energy-focused rules that will significantly influence how pool equipment is manufactured and installed, according to reporting from AQUA. While the changes ...
Maximizing your home’s energy efficiency
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how roofing materials, insulation and ventilation work together to reduce heat transfer, stabilize indoor temperatures and lower utility costs. When homeowners begin looking for ways to reduce energy bills, the focus often turns to appliances, thermostats or interior upgrades, yet the most critical improvements frequently start ...
Immigration bill targets roofing labor shortages
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how proposed immigration reform aims to balance border security with workforce stability in the roofing industry. Roofing contractors across the United States are continuing to navigate persistent labor shortages that are affecting project timelines, increasing costs and limiting long-term growth. As these pressures intensify, industry organizations ...
A faster path to school roofing projects
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how cooperative purchasing through the TIPS Program helps schools and nonprofits streamline roofing procurement while maintaining control and cost transparency. For school districts, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the contractors that serve them, a roof replacement is as much an administrative hurdle as it is a ...
Targeting roofing prospects with data-driven precision
By Jesse Sanchez. Exploring how smarter data and targeting help contractors improve outreach efficiency and results. Reworked.ai is pitching a simpler way for roofing companies to find work in a crowded market: stop casting the widest net and start focusing on the homeowners most likely to act. In an Exit ...
Flat roofs in the Upper Midwest
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how flat and low-slope roofing systems perform in the Upper Midwest, what roofing options are best and how to protect them from climate-related challenges. Flat and low-slope roofs are a common feature across commercial and residential properties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and Classic Construction & Consulting ...
Know your break-even before you price the next job
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding break-even calculations can help protect margins and simplify pricing decisions. Many roofing companies judge the success of a year by how much revenue they generate. Yet revenue alone does not determine whether a company is financially healthy. According to industry consultant John Kenney from Cotney Consulting ...
