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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 is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.

June 30, 2025

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.

Cenvar Roofing & Solar has launched a new branch in Winchester, Va., enhancing service availability to more than 100,000 households in the area.

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Cenvar Roofing & Solar Further Expands Virginia Footprint

Company’s third expansion this year, ninth market in Virginia

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 18, 2025

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Cenvar Roofing & Solar has expanded to Winchester, Va., offering roofing and solar services to over 100,000 new households; this is the company’s ninth Virginia outlet.

More Options for More Customers

How POS Financing Can Help Roofing Contractors Close More Deals

With proper planning and marketing, point-of-sale financing can boost sales and cash flow

Michael Needham

June 13, 2025

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Learn how point-of-sale financing can lead to quicker business transactions and more profitable projects.

Omnia Exterior Solutions marks its second anniversary with a nationwide network of 11 roofing partners, over 800 employees, and over 500,000 projects completed annually.

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Omnia Exterior Solutions Marks 2nd Anniversary

Looks ahead to continued growth and expansion

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 19, 2025

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Omnia Exterior Solutions marks two years of growth with 11 roofing partners across 22 states, 800+ employees, and over 500,000 annual exterior projects completed.

Distributor News

ABC Supply Co. Inc. Opens Location in Boerne, Texas

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 25, 2025

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ABC Supply bolsters its presence in the massive roofing market of Texas by opening a new branch in Boerne.

Roofing Industry Q&A: Owens Corning's Gunner Smith

Gunner Smith explains Owens Corning’s position in the market and why adding a 14th shingle plant is an opportunity to enhance the company’s reach

Art Aisner

April 21, 2025

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In this exclusive Q&A, Owens Corning Roofing President Gunner Smith discusses the trends, technology and other factors impacting the roofing industry.

Staff photo from The Roof Masters, based in San Diego, Calif.

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From Risk to Rooftops: How The Roof Masters Built a California Success Story

Needing to be more present as parents helped create a lasting legacy

Bryan Gottlieb

April 7, 2025

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Founded in 2015, San Diego-based The Roof Masters thrives under Rosa and Rudy Verdugo, balancing family needs with business growth, where the couple has built a contracting firm rated among the top 1% in California.