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Receiving fines from OSHA for fall hazard violations

Roofing Safety

U.S. Labor Department Announces $13 Million in Worker Safety Grants

Administered by OSHA, the grants aim to advance the job quality of the American workforce in small businesses like roofing companies.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 6, 2026

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Grant applications can be submitted online by July 31.

New Products

Sika Launches Rapid PMMA Roofing Resin System

The two-component resin supports seamless membranes, complex details and exposed pedestrian surfaces.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 5, 2026

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Sika’s fast-curing PMMA resin is designed for reinforced flashing, roofing and waterproofing applications.

New Products

BuildCalc Pro Adds Roofing Calculators for Contractors

The cross-platform app includes trade calculators, homeowner job posts and subscription-based contractor access.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 4, 2026

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BuildCalc Pro combines roofing calculators, offline estimating tools and a flat-subscription contractor marketplace.

Sustainability News

Testing Rooftop Coatings at World Cup 2026

EnKoat’s World Cup partnership highlights cooling technology developed to help roofing contractors.

Art Aisner

July 2, 2026

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Testing on metal bleachers in the Houston heat puts roof coating on international stage.

Private Equity

Awani Recapitalizes NewHaus, Universal Roofing Firms

The combined company will focus on retail residential roofing repair and replacement services, with operations in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, San Diego, Dallas and Houston

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 30, 2026

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Awani Capital Management recapitalized NewHaus and Universal, creating a residential roofing services platform serving California and Texas homeowners.

People on the Move

Erik Zadrozny Named Chief Revenue Officer with FirstRidge Service Partners

The roofing industry veteran leaves his senior executive role with QXO to join the growing roofing contractor platform.

Art Aisner

June 26, 2026

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The former Beacon/QXO executive's appointment as CRO adds to FirstRidge’s highly experienced, blue-chip leadership team.

Roofing Supplier News

IKO's BramCal Production Facility Celebrates 20th Anniversary

The BramCal facility has become an important part of IKO's North American manufacturing network, producing packaging solutions for roofing products.

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 26, 2026

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Milestone anniversary represents 20 years of commitment, growth and shared success for IKO and community.

A gavel resting on the judge's bench in a coutroom

Crime Blotter

Ohio Attorney General Sues Roofer for Shoddy Work, Incomplete Projects

A lawsuit alleges a Northeast Ohio roofing contractor performed substandard work, if he completed projects at all.

Art Aisner

June 25, 2026

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Ohio's attorney general files suit against roofing contractor accused of defrauding multiple homeowners.

Brothers Eric (left) and Allyn Weddle, co-founders of Weddle & Sons, Inc.

Roofing Acquisition

Weddle & Sons Joins FirstRidge Service Partners Roofing Platform

The Kansas-based roofer is the eighth roofing brand to partner with FirstRidge since 2023.

Art Aisner

June 24, 2026

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Weddle & Sons acquisition accelerates growth strategy for FirstRidge.

Residential Roofing

Bold North Offers Relief to Former Rusco Customers

Discount program targets unfinished projects

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 22, 2026

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Following Minnesota Rusco’s closure, Bold North Roofing & Contracting is offering discounts and priority scheduling to homeowners left with unfinished projects.