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Obituary

James Barr, President of Barr Roofing Company, Dies at 72

Barr received the highest honors from the MRCA and NRCA for his service to the industry

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

August 18, 2025

Jim Barr served as president of the MRCA as well as chairman of the board for the NRCA, with both associations recognizing his service with their highest honors.

Awards

Burns & Scalo Wins Carlisle M1LEstone Roofing Award

The M1LEstone Award is presented to fewer than 1% of Carlisle's Authorized Applicators

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 11, 2025

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Burns & Scalo Roofing Company receives Carlisle's M1LEstone Award for installing one square mile of warranted roofing systems—an honor achieved by only 1% of applicators.

Awards

O'Donnell Roofing Honored for 100+ Years of Family Legacy

Century-old company recognized for generational leadership and community commitment

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 11, 2025

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O'Donnell Roofing Co., founded in 1924, receives prestigious Family-Owned Business Award from Philadelphia Business Journal for legacy and community impact.

Awards

ARMA Opens 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program

North American contractors can submit their best low- and steep-slope projects through December 1, 2025, with winners receiving up to $2,000

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 5, 2025

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ARMA opens 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. Contractors can submit projects through Dec. 1 for cash prizes up to $2,000 and industry recognition.

Awards

Roofing Technology Think Tank Opens Nominations for 2025 Innovator of the Year

The award celebrates contractors driving industry progress through technical innovation and product development.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 18, 2025

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RT3 opens nominations for 2025 Innovator of the Year Award, recognizing roofing contractors advancing the industry through technology and innovation.

Philanthropy News

Roofing Alliance Announces 2025-26 Scholarship Winners

Eight new scholarships were awarded; 11 others renewed.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 15, 2025

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Roofing Alliance invests $87,000 in the next generation of roofing professionals. To date, the program has funded 173 students with a total of $1.25 million.

Roofing Awards

Roofing Alliance Opens Nominations for 2025-26 MVP Awards Program

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2025

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The MVP Awards Program highlights industry professionals who serve as role models through their commitment to outstanding performance, safety, leadership, and community service.

Awards

BluSky Earns Eighth Consecutive Great Place to Work Designation

A total of 80% of employees surveyed labeled BluSky as a great place to work

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 8, 2025

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This is the eighth time BluSky Restoration Contractors has been certified by Great Place to Work following real-time feedback from employees.

Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction, was named QXO’s 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year after a nationwide vote.

Noticias de Techador

QXO Nombra a Rachel Narveson como la Profesional Femenina del Techo del Año 2025

Narveson ganó en una votación pública a nivel nacional contra otras cuatro finalistas en el programa destaca a las profesionales del techado que están marcando la diferencia a través de la innovación, la mentoría, la seguridad y un compromiso con la excelencia en su campo.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 5, 2025

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Rachel Narveson, fundadora y CEO de Proficient Construction, fue nombrada la Profesional Femenina del Techo del Año 2025 de Norteamérica por QXO tras una votación a nivel nacional.