Roofing Contractor (magazine)

Roofing Contractor is a trade magazine for the roofing industry in the United States, published by BNP Media. It appears in print and online at roofingcontractor.com and is issued monthly. It is the official show publication of the International Roofing Expo.

Content

The magazine covers the business and technical sides of roofing for both residential and commercial contractors. Its content includes:

• news on companies, associations, codes and regulations;
• technical articles on roof systems, installation and safety;
• business management, sales, marketing and workforce topics;
• product coverage and case studies of roofing projects.

Over the years it has published many articles on association programs, such as the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas voluntary licence, and on recovery efforts after hurricanes.

Recurring features

• Top 100 Roofing Contractors. An annual ranking of large U.S. roofing contractors by revenue, which is widely cited in the industry. The 2026 list was published in the magazine.
• Roofing Contractor of the Year recognition.
• Young Guns, recognising younger leaders in the industry.
• State of the Industry reports based on surveys of contractors.

Other activities

BNP Media's roofing brand also runs the Best of Success conference for roofing business owners, as well as podcasts, webinars and videos.

Related publications

In the United States, the National Roofing Contractors Association publishes Professional Roofing. Regional titles serve particular areas, such as Western Roofing and Florida Roofing. In other countries, roofing contractors rely on titles such as Roofing Today in the UK and national association journals in Europe and Australasia.