Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), is a consortium of thought leaders exploring emerging technology solutions for the roofing industry, striving to inform contractors by bringing together progressive and disruptive solutions that help build the professionalism and appeal of the roofing industry.

Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) strives to find innovative technology solutions to be used within the roofing industry. RT3 provides insights from progressive thought leaders both inside and outside the roofing industry along with practical resources for implementing potential solutions successfully. The organization will encourage and enable contractors to embrace technology as they seek to grow their businesses. With a commitment to disseminate technology advancement information, RT3 will help build the professionalism and appeal of the roofing industry.

Roofing Technology Think Tank Opens Nominations for 2023 Innovator of the Year Award!

The award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.

This award was created to nationally recognize a roofing contractor that has contributed to the advancement of the roofing industry through technical innovation and/or product development in one of the following areas:

·       Production/Technology Efficiency

·       Safety Innovation

·       Client Service/Quality of Delivery 

·       Employee Recruitment/Training/Retention

·       Environmental Impact

Award judging criteria will be based on innovation, results, design and strategy. Nominations are reviewed blindly by a team of RT3 members who select the winner. The 2023 recipient will be announced at the Best of Success conference, December 3-5, 2023, at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas.

Nominate someone here!

To be eligible, a roofing contractor must be licensed and bonded for a minimum of five years and have a minimum $2 million in annual revenue. They also must be a member of a professional industry association and be able to cite community enrichment ties through support of non-profits or company culture programs.

2020 Innovator of the Year Award - Scott Riopelle, Interstate Roofing

From left: Jill Bloom, Publisher, Roofing Contractor; Anna Anderson, CEO, Art Unlimited; Scott Riopelle, CEO, Interstate Roofing.

Nominations for 2021 Innovator Award will be made available later this year.

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The RT3 Podcast highlights emerging and disruptive solutions that help build the professionalism and appeal of the roofing industry.

Grab your notepad, buckle in and let’s get ready to innovate!

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Top Ten Coffee Conversations from Season Two

The Coffee Conversations podcast from RoofersCoffeeShop® invites you to pour a cup of coffee and sit with experts for conversations about what is top of mind for roofing contractors and the overall roofing industry right now. Held every other Thursday morning (6 a.m. PT), the team at RCS video chats ...
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Latest Awards

Roofing Technology Think Tank 2023 Innovator of the Year Award

Deadline: September 30, 2023 The award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry. This award was created to nationally recognize a roofing contractor that has contributed to the advancement of the roofing industry through technical innovation and/or product development in ...
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RT3 Special Webinar #3: Legal Updates, Connecting Digitally, Canada News & Supporting Your Community

Please join RT3 members for this week's webinar scheduled for Thursday 4/2/20 @ 4 pm ET. You'll hear the latest legal ramifications, a manufacturer shares their perspective, a digital community expert on staying connected to the industry, a contractor shares how they are handling social distancing and a technology provider ...
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RT3 Special Webinar #3: Legal Updates, Connecting Digitally, Canada News & Supporting Your Community

Please join RT3 members for this week's webinar scheduled for Thursday 4/2/20 @ 4 pm ET. You'll hear the latest legal ramifications, a manufacturer shares their perspective, a digital community expert on staying connected to the industry, a contractor shares how they are handling social distancing and a technology provider ...
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Coffee Conversations - RT3, Moving the Industry Forward

S3:E7 Join Heidi J. Ellsworth live with some of the sharpest minds in the industry as she chats with RT3 members! Sponsored by ABC Supply, Anna Anderson, Scott Riopelle and John Kiesel are our guests and will be discussing all things technology, industry shortages, and what we will see coming in ...
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Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) is a consortium of thought leaders exploring technology for the roofing industry. The RT3 Podcast series highlights emerging and disruptive solutions that help build the professionalism and appeal of the roofing industry. Listen to these captivating podcasts and subscribe! Check out RT3 by visiting their ...
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Coffee Conversations - Getting to Know the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3)

S2:E6 Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) roofing contractor member Wendy Marvin, Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions and RT3 Executive Director Karen Edwards will be Heidi J. Ellsworth’s guests for a Coffee Conversation all about technology in roofing. RT3 has been leading the industry in thought leadership since 2016, bringing roofing ...
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Coffee Conversations - RT3, Moving the Industry Forward

S3:E7 Join Heidi J. Ellsworth live with some of the sharpest minds in the industry as she chats with RT3 members! Sponsored by ABC Supply, Anna Anderson, Scott Riopelle and John Kiesel are our guests and will be discussing all things technology, industry shortages, and what we will see coming in ...
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Getting to know Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3)

S2:E6 Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) roofing contractor member Wendy Marvin, Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions and RT3 Executive Director Karen Edwards will be Heidi J. Ellsworth’s guests for a Coffee Conversation all about technology in roofing. RT3 has been leading the industry in thought leadership since 2016, bringing roofing ...
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RT3 Special Webinar #3: This week's buzz and special message from NRCA chairman Nick Sabino

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Episode 44 - RT3 Meet Up, Updates From NRCA Meetings and How to Have Impactful Mental Health Conversations

Join Heidi and Karen every Friday to hear what they have to say about all the happenings within the roofing industry. The 44th episode of our Weekly Blend series is here! Join President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for another exciting installment of this RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) ...
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Join Heidi and Karen every Friday to hear what they have to say about all the happenings within the roofing industry. The 22nd episode of our Weekly Blend series is here! Join President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for another exciting episode of this RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) original ...
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Episode 7 - Black History Month, Virtual Reality, and NWiR World Award Winners!

Join Heidi and Karen every Friday to hear what they have to say about all the happenings within the roofing industry. The seventh episode of our Weekly Blend series is here! Join President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for another exciting episode of this RoofersCoffeeShop® original series. ...
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