Subscribe to Roofing Contractor's RSS Feed https://www.roofingcontractor.com/rss/16 en-us Valcourt Group Launches Commercial Roofing Division Valcourt Group has added commercial roofing services, including maintenance, repairs and reroofing, with initial operations launching in the Tampa and Orlando markets.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102345 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102345-valcourt-group-launches-commercial-roofing-division Renoworks Adds 14 Enterprise Visualizer Deployments Renoworks launched 14 new enterprise visualizers across North America since late 2025, expanding its customer base to more than 200 companies.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102343 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102343-renoworks-adds-14-enterprise-visualizer-deployments Roofing Contractor Retention Starts with the Right Equipment Equipment design, operator comfort, and training can help roofing companies address labor challenges.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102352 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102352-roofing-contractor-retention-starts-with-the-right-equipment Konrad Wernthaler Named President of Gaco, Enverge Wernthaler will oversee strategy, operations and commercial activities for the two brands, which serve commercial and residential markets in roofing, waterproofing, sealants, adhesives and insulation.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102344 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102344-konrad-wernthaler-named-president-of-gaco-enverge How Commercial Roofing Systems Deliver Performance http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102342 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102342-how-commercial-roofing-systems-deliver-performance Chinook Launches Integrated Building Assessment Service Chinook Building Envelope Services introduced Envelope 360, a building assessment service that combines roofing, wall and waterproofing evaluations into a single report.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102339 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102339-chinook-launches-integrated-building-assessment-service How Data Solves the Hidden Challenges of Rooftop Inspections The Smartest Roof Inspections Start Before Anyone Leaves the Ground.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102338 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102338-how-data-solves-the-hidden-challenges-of-rooftop-inspections What Contractors Should Know About Modern Roofing Asphalt An Owens Corning R&D leader explains how evolving asphalt formulations improve roof durability, weather resistance and performance in today's demanding environments.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102335 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102335-what-contractors-should-know-about-modern-roofing-asphalt ABC Reports Construction Backlog Reaches Three-Year High Construction backlog hit a near three-year high in May, driven by data center projects.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102337 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:26:40 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102337-abc-reports-construction-backlog-reaches-three-year-high Metal Roofing Alliance Releases Free Homeowner Roofing Mini Guides The Metal Roofing Alliance has introduced a series of free mini guides designed to help homeowners make informed roofing decisions with expert-vetted advice on topics ranging from regional climate considerations to choosing a qualified installer.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102334 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102334-metal-roofing-alliance-releases-free-homeowner-roofing-mini-guides Minnesota Roofing Company Loses Most of Its Crew After ICE Arrests wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) An ICE enforcement operation in Bemidji, Minn., led to multiple arrests, sharply reducing one roofing contractor’s workforce and raising community concerns.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102333 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102333-minnesota-roofing-company-loses-most-of-its-crew-after-ice-arrests Leadership on the Jobsite Keeps Roofing Projects Moving Careful planning, clear communication and a commitment to operational discipline help ensure that roofing projects remain on schedule.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102336 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102336-leadership-on-the-jobsite-keeps-roofing-projects-moving Avoid Massive OSHA Roofing Fines: How $12K Penalties Surged to $82K From a $12,295 complaint case to an $82,182 fatality investigation, OSHA records show the consequences of repeated fall hazards.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102329 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102329-avoid-massive-osha-roofing-fines-how-12k-penalties-surged-to-82k Free Girls Construction Camps Return to Philly 2026 Philadelphia girls gain hands-on construction experience through free MyWIC summer camps.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102332 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:46:07 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102332-free-girls-construction-camps-return-to-philly-2026 MyWIC camp2 780 x 439.jpg IKO Breaks Ground on XPS Insulation Manufacturing Facility  IKO breaks ground on its first XPS insulation manufacturing plant.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102328 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102328-iko-breaks-ground-on-xps-insulation-manufacturing-facility GAF Roofing Academy Surpasses 3,000 Job Placements Nationwide The company cited projections indicating the U.S. construction industry will require a 30.7% increase in labor in 2026, while roofing employment is expected to grow 6% between 2024 and 2034.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102331 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102331-gaf-roofing-academy-surpasses-3-000-job-placements-nationwide How to Sell Metal Roofing to Homeowners http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102330 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102330-how-to-sell-metal-roofing-to-homeowners Why Are Ridge Vents Popular with Roofers? Roofers commonly ask if a structure can be too wide to neutralize ridge-vent effectiveness.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102325 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102325-why-are-ridge-vents-popular-with-roofers MBCI Celebrates 50 Years, Expands Roofing Resources MBCI is marking its 50th anniversary as it expands roofing products, project support services and distribution capabilities through Metal Sales integration.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102324 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102324-mbci-celebrates-50-years-expands-roofing-resources HCR Group Launches Unified Safety Excellence Platform aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) HCR Group unveils new safety initiative and new safety director. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102323 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102323-hcr-group-launches-unified-safety-excellence-platform Teks Adds Standing Seam Roofing Screw for Metal Roofs New standing seam screw for wood substrates features a low-profile head, T25 drive and nationwide availability.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102284 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102284-teks-adds-standing-seam-roofing-screw-for-metal-roofs Materials Costs Hit Nearly 10% Annual Growth kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102322 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102322-materials-costs-hit-nearly-10-annual-growth Westlake Royal Adds Four Colors to Newpoint Roof Tile Westlake Royal expanded its Newpoint concrete roof tile line in Florida with four new color blends for select Barcelona 900 and Saxony 900 Slate profiles.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102321 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102321-westlake-royal-adds-four-colors-to-newpoint-roof-tile Michigan Grant Funds Historic Lighthouse Roof Restoration

A Michigan preservation grant will help fund repairs and partial replacement of the historic metal shingle roof at Whitefish Point Light Station.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102320 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102320-michigan-grant-funds-historic-lighthouse-roof-restoration Victory Home Remodeling Earns Spot on Fortune's New York Workplace List Victory Home Remodeling, a roofing and exterior remodeling contractor serving the Northeast, was named one of Fortune's top workplaces in New York for the second consecutive year.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102319 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:28:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102319-victory-home-remodeling-earns-spot-on-fortunes-new-york-workplace-list National Roofing Week Highlights Veteran Roof Donations Across the U.S. kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) As National Roofing Week celebrates the people behind the industry, these projects showcase roofing professionals' ongoing commitment to serving veterans and homeowners in need.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102317 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102317-national-roofing-week-highlights-veteran-roof-donations-across-the-us IKO Solar Completes Solar Project Expected to Generate 536,000 kWh Annually IKO completed a 503.1-kW solar installation at its Blair Rubber facility in Ohio, supporting manufacturing operations and company sustainability goals.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102288 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102288-iko-solar-completes-solar-project-expected-to-generate-536-000-kwh-annually State Alleges Roofer Took Deposits, Left Jobs Undone kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) West Virginia's attorney general alleges a roofing contractor took thousands in deposits, failed to complete projects and refused refunds for consumers.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102318 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102318-state-alleges-roofer-took-deposits-left-jobs-undone Ridgeline Acquires Nebraska-Based Fremont Roofing Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration expanded its Midwest presence through the acquisition of Fremont Roofing, a Nebraska contractor serving customers across Nebraska and Iowa.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102316 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102316-ridgeline-acquires-nebraska-based-fremont-roofing RT3 Names Brad Strawbridge to Board of Directors Roofing Technology Think Tank appointed roofing contractor and software executive Brad Strawbridge to its board as the organization continues its technology-focused mission.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102315 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102315-rt3-names-brad-strawbridge-to-board-of-directors