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Zuper Adds Four AI Agents for Field Service Teams

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:26:00 -0400

New tools target sales coaching, weather, collections and reputation management.

TRI-BUILT Top Dogs Contest Returns for 2027 Calendar

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Winners will receive $1,000 for their favorite local rescue organization and a feature in the 2027 TRI-BUILT Top Dogs calendar

More on Canadian Tariffs and Ken Kelly’s Return to Roofing

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:19:08 -0400

How U.S.-Canada tariffs could affect roofing material costs and what contractors can do to protect themselves

ABC Supply Names Mike Jost Next CEO

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Keith Rozolis will retire at the end of 2026 but remain with the company as an executive advisor and board member.

The Roofing Industry's STRONGest Community

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Your company is only as strong as the people behind it. That’s the driving force behind the Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ community (RSA) —an exclusive, application-only contractor community built on accountability, collaboration, and growth.

Roof Coatings Market Shows Consistency in 2026

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:35:00 -0400

The total North American roof coatings market is projected to reach approximately $0.48 billion this year.

Grainger Teams Up With Chicago Bears

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:20:00 -0400

Grainger is expanding its visibility through a new partnership with the Chicago Bears, including stadium signage, broadcasts and community programs, giving the maintenance, repair and operating products supplier another avenue to connect with contractors across the Chicago market.

Atlas Roofing Expands St. Jude Dream Home Support

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Atlas Roofing is donating complete roofing systems to St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway projects in 14 markets as part of a nationwide sponsorship supporting pediatric cancer research and care.

Insurance Battles Push Roofers to Rethink Storm Contracts

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

State scrutiny of insurers' claims practices is growing as roofing contractors face payment delays, coverage disputes, and pressure to rethink insurance-dependent contracts.

Google Local Services Ads Change: What Roofers Need to Know

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A-Squared Marketing CEO Anna Anderson explains Google’s Local Services Ads migration, why historical performance data may not transfer, and what roofing contractors should do now.

Shingle Tomb Secures U.S. Patent, Expands Distribution

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400

Shingle Tomb markets the product as a way for roofing contractors to preserve information about a completed roofing project while leaving homeowners with the contractor's branding and contact information.

The Rise of Metal Roofing for Commercial Applications

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The 2 billion square feet of metal roofing installed in the United States each year is more than any other commercial roof material, including EPDM, PVC and TPO.

Steve Swinney Steps Away From QXO

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Swinney announced the move in a LinkedIn post, saying he had decided to begin a new chapter after nearly 20 years in the building products distribution industry.

Operativos migratorios afectan al 29% de contratistas de la construcción, según AGC y NCCER

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Operativos confirmados y rumores sobre acciones migratorias están afectando la disponibilidad de trabajadores, especialmente en el sur del país.

Brothers Plead Guilty in North Carolina Roofing Scam Sting

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400

One defendant is barred from the roofing industry during a two-year probation.

Roofers Going Digital mostrará cómo usar IA en el roofing en Summit de GAF Latinos In Roofing

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

La sesión incluirá fundamentos de IA, una demostración en vivo y herramientas para mejorar la visibilidad, el seguimiento de prospectos y las operaciones.

Contratista de roofing en Texas recibe 5 años de libertad condicional por fraude de $64,000

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Levy Aaron Lee se declaró culpable de abuso financiero contra una mujer de 71 años por venderle reparaciones de techo que no necesitaba.

Immigration Enforcement Affects 29% of Contractors, AGC-NCCER Survey Finds

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:37:30 -0400

An AGC-NCCER survey finds actual and rumored immigration actions are disrupting construction workforces, particularly in the South.

Safety Spotlight: HCR Group's Quirio Estrada

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Military man making a difference in one of the most dangerous skilled trades.

DOE Says 2024 Energy Code Could Add Billions in Housing Costs

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Analysis puts spotlight on insulation, air sealing and building-envelope requirements.

10 lecciones clave que dejó Pantera Pros Summit 2026

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Pantera Pros Summit dejó consejos sobre márgenes, inteligencia artificial, seguros y el creciente liderazgo latino en la industria del roofing.

September 2026 Product Focus: Roof Coatings and Application Products

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New coatings and application products are helping roofing contractors streamline installation, improve adhesion and waterproofing, and extend the service life of commercial roof systems.

Why Roof Resilience Has Become a Business Decision

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The risk management of severe weather is now a business decision for roofing contractors.

10 Takeaways From Pantera Pros Summit 2026

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Pantera Pros Summit offered advice on margins, artificial intelligence, insurance and growing Latino leadership in the roofing industry.

NRCA, OSHA Mark Suicide Prevention Month in September

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Roofers are also encouraged to participate in the National Stand Down for Construction Suicide Prevention Week on Monday, Sept. 14.

AI Use Jumps Among Construction Firms, Houzz Survey Finds

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A new Houzz report finds AI adoption surging among construction firms, with contractors reporting significant time savings and productivity gains.

Cornerstone Establishes Fortify as Dedicated Metal Business

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Cornerstone Building Brands’ Metal Solutions business now operates as Fortify Building Solutions, serving the metal building industry under CEO Matt Ackley.

SESCO Expands Into Roof Coatings Under New Ownership

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:42:56 -0400

SESCO Roofing Products is expanding beyond its traditional granules and equipment business with a new portfolio of silicone and acrylic coatings, mastics, spray foam and accessories aimed at the commercial roof restoration market.

FTC Blocks $725M Loctite-Liquid Nails Merger

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

A federal court blocked Henkel’s $725 million purchase of Liquid Nails after the Federal Trade Commission argued the deal could raise prices and reduce competition.

GAF Volunteers Support Habitat Build Near New Kansas Plant

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Working alongside Habitat staff, volunteers insulated windows, installed rafter insulation baffles in the attic, added stud guard safety plates and caulked the home’s exterior ahead of painting.