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Amrize Invests $1M in Georgia Manufacturing Facility

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Amrize’s $1 million Norcross upgrade expands manufacturing and R&D capabilities for GacoSeal and Tacky Tape products serving metal construction and advanced markets.

Congressional Committee Passes Bill to Stop OSHA Heat Standard

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Opponents argued that safety regulations related to heat should be mandated by state authorities.

LB Capital Partners with Lucky Stars Roofing

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

LB Capital’s partnership with Lucky Stars Roofing aims to expand the family-owned contractor’s reach across New York while preserving its local brand.

STUDSON Dual-Certified Type II Safety Helmet

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Canadian mandate requires all workers and subs to wear Type II helmets with chin straps to keep headgear securely in place in the event of a fall.

Eagle Roofing Products Promotes Charles Schneider to Executive VP

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Eagle Roofing Products has announced the promotion of Charles Schneider to executive vice president, recognizing his longstanding leadership and contributions to the company’s manufacturing operations and continued growth.

OSHA Fines Florida Roofing Contractor $349K for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Residential roofer cited for two willful and four repeat violations, faces proposed $349,754 in penalties.

Royalty Roofing Acquires Vermont’s Rodd Roofing

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Fourth-generation contractor joins Royalty Roofing’s growing national platform

TopBuild le da a QXO una nueva ventaja en la distribución de roofing

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:00:00 -0400

QXO afirma que su siguiente fase consiste en demostrar la eficacia de su modelo operativo. Los contratistas de techos lo evaluarán en función de la disponibilidad de productos, la fiabilidad de las entregas, la rapidez en la elaboración de presupuestos y el mantenimiento de las relaciones con los clientes locales.

U.S. Shingle Shipments Edge Up as Canada Falls 20.8%

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

U.S. shingle shipments slipped through midyear as single-family construction weakened, while modified bitumen gained amid stronger commercial and industrial activity.

Restore, Don’t Re-Roof: An Effective Alternative for Contractors

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Reroofing is not always necessary for commercial structures—instead, roof restoration has emerged as viable alternative. New research bears this out. APOC and Cotney Consulting Group have found that roof restoration can lead to improved profit productivity, enhanced labor efficiency, greater time efficiency, and stronger margins for contractors.

RIMA to Lead Insulation Workshop at METALCON 2026

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

RIMA International will present a METALCON workshop on using reflective insulation and radiant barriers to address heat transfer, moisture and energy challenges.

Trump Tariffs Reach Some Canadian Roofing Materials

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

New 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports could raise costs for certain roofing coatings, tapes, panels and cement, prompting contractors to review bids and contracts.

Common Attic Ventilation Mistakes and the Fixes for Roofers

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Sending the message that heat and moisture problems in the attic may need more attention than that new appliance or kitchen redo.

IKO Commercial Expands Sales Network Across Key U.S. Markets

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

These appointments reflect IKO Commercial's continued focus on growing regional expertise, customer service and long-term growth across North America.

Master Roofing Solutions, Lifestyle Energy Form Solar Alliance

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Master Roofing Solutions and Lifestyle are combining roofing, solar installation and financing services for production homebuilders,

IIBEC is Hosting an Education Day at Western Roofing Expo

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Join IIBEC on Wednesday, September 30, from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. for two presentations designed to elevate your expertise in the building enclosure industry.

National Women in Roofing Seeks Presenters for NWIR Days 2027

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

National Women in Roofing has opened its call for breakout-session presenters for NWIR Days 2027, scheduled for Feb. 28-March 1 in Nashville, Tenn.

ABC Supply Interiors Expands in Mississippi

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

New Tupelo location strengthens ABC Supply Interiors' reach in Mississippi and the Mid-South.

New York AG Alleges $275M Attyx Solar Roofing Scheme

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

New York alleges Attyx used “free roof” offers to steer homeowners into costly solar contracts and loans with concealed fees.

Why Data Center Energy Management Starts on the Roof

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:50:56 -0400

The race to meet demand for AI and data centers can’t compromise roofing principles.

5 Early Facts About Roofing Contractor's 2026 Top 100 List

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

There’s a shake-up near the top of this year’s Top 100 list. Care to guess?

Keene Launches Contractor Certification Center

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:24:00 -0400

Keene’s new contractor training center combines technical instruction, hands-on installation practice and certification in one- and two-day courses.

McPartlon Roofing Turns Roofing Scraps into Doghouses

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Santa Fe contractor’s “woofing” projects reuse leftover materials while raising money for local animal shelters and rescue organizations.

NRCA Safety Leader Cheryl Ambrose Dies at 63

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400

The industry mourns Cheryl Ambrose, a respected safety advocate whose work helped protect roofing professionals and strengthen the industry’s safety culture.

Capital City Roofing Builds In-House AI Workforce to Speed Up Roof Replacement

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Roughly 80 in-house AI agents across lead intake, scheduling, customer communication and back-office operations are part of a broader effort to compress quoting and response times.

HighPoint Exterior Home Services Enters Tennessee with Five Points Roofing Partnership

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The deal marks HighPoint's expansion beyond its existing North Carolina footprint.

New RoofScope–Leap CRM Integration Eliminates Manual Data Entry for Roofing Contractors

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The integration is designed to eliminate manual data entry, accelerate estimating, improve project accuracy, and streamline operations from measurement through project execution.

The Connecticut Insurance Department Promotes the Adoption of FORTIFIED Roof Standards

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

The event, hosted by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region, introduced builders, remodelers, and roofing professionals to the FORTIFIED Roof program.

5 Digital Layers That Determine When the Phone Rings

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:07:28 -0400

This piece is for the owner-operator and small-shop roofer who knows the work cold but hasn't given much thought to where their next job is actually coming from.

Slate Capital Group Sells O'Donnell Metal Deck & Bar Joist to Clarendon Capital

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:35:00 -0400

Under CEO Matt Weiss, OMD grew from one to 21 locations, combining company-operated facilities and third-party logistics sites nationwide.