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Manufacturer News

Duro-Last Expands Dallas Operations with 40% Bigger Plant

The upgrade is designed to optimize production flow, expand inventory capacity, and enhance logistical efficiency

August 1, 2025

Roofing manufacturer Duro-Last is relocating its Texas operations to a 130,000-square-foot Dallas facility, expanding manufacturing space by 40% to meet growing demand.

Dear Anna: Is AI Critical for Contractor Survival?

Podcast

Dear Anna: AI: Its Power, Potential and How to Begin

Early AI adopters gain massive edge as construction industry undergoes digital transformation

July 30, 2025

AI executives Anna Anderson and Josey Parks warn that roofing contractors must adopt AI now or risk obsolescence as tech-enabled companies dominate the construction industry.

Team stands alongside a branded pickup truck

Business Expansion

Action Roofing Services Expands Operations with New Tampa Location

The company creates 25-30 jobs while bringing four decades of expertise to Florida's Gulf Coast

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 28, 2025

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Action Roofing Services opens new Tampa location, creating 25-30 jobs as the company expands across Florida's booming construction market.

Technology News

A New Houzz Report Says AI Can Save Construction Pros $170K

AI innovation in construction and design creates a competitive advantage for pros who adopt it.

Tanja Kern

July 22, 2025

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With more than 90% of construction professionals using AI without formal training, the industry's skills gap may soon separate the competitive winners from those left behind as the technology becomes increasingly sophisticated.

Roofing Acquisition

TopBuild Completes $810 Million Acquisition of Progressive Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 15, 2025

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The deal, announced on July 9, creates a scalable platform in the $75 billion commercial roofing market while expanding building services and increasing predictable revenue streams.

Roofing Acquisition

TopBuild Acquires Progressive Roofing in $810M Deal, Launches Platform

TopBuild Expands Building Envelope Installation Solutions to Include Comprehensive Suite of Commercial Roofing Services in $810M Deal

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 9, 2025

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TopBuild eyes significant growth potential in fragmented commercial roofing space.

EagleView's New Al-Powered Tool for Roofers

Roofing Technology

EagleView Rebrands, Launches AI-Powered EagleView One

CEO says EagleView One can help roofing contractors solve their asset intelligence challenges in one place.

Art Aisner

July 3, 2025

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CEO says EagleView One can help roofing contractors solve their asset intelligence challenges in one place.

The Hospitality Wheel: A New Blueprint for Leadership in Construction

Building Success Through Hospitality

How entrepreneur Billy Downs is growing Ford’s Garage.

Jill Bloom

John Wyatt

June 30, 2025

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Billy Downs, president of Ford’s Garage, shares how his people-first leadership philosophy, rooted in his “Hospitality Wheel” concept, continues to drive business success and meaningful customer experiences.

5 Smart Expansion Strategies for Roofing Contractors

Focusing on value-added services, educating clients and automated technology can help drive growth for roofing contractors

Jennifer Jenkins

June 27, 2025

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Discover proven strategies to help roofing contractors expand their business, enhance efficiency, and increase profitability.

Amrize, Holcim’s $30B North American spin-off, debuted on the NYSE and Swiss Exchange, aiming to drive U.S. growth in roofing, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

Spun Off

Amrize Makes Debut on NYSE, Closes Up 1.5 Percent

North American spin-off of European giant Holcim, Amrize enjoys a market cap of $30 billion

Bryan Gottlieb

June 24, 2025

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Amrize, Holcim’s $30B North American spin-off, debuted on the NYSE and Swiss Exchange on June 23, aiming to drive U.S. growth in roofing, infrastructure and manufacturing.