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Jim Bush’s Story of Grit and Determination in Roofing

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VIDEO: How I Started My Roofing Business at 18

Jim Bush shares his roofing origin story

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

February 19, 2025

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Weather Shield Roofing Systems CEO Jim Bush offers a glimpse into his entrepreneurial spirit and how he started a rewarding career in roofing.

US LBM expands its Michigan footprint with the purchase of Goodrich Brothers.

Acquisition News

US LBM Purchases Michigan's Goodrich Brothers

Building materials distributor further extends footprint in The Wolverine State

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 7, 2025

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US LBM acquired Michigan-based Goodrich Bros., expanding its millwork and manufacturing capabilities.

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Want A Healthy Workforce? Start In Your Kitchen

Recent protests regarding harmful additives in food products raise concerns over keeping our current and future workforce healthy

Jill Bloom

February 7, 2025

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom encourages roofing contractors to look beyond the job site for ensuring the safety and health of their workers.

Tim Hart (pictured), Duro-Last’s VP of West Coast Operations, retires on March 14 after more than 40 years of leadership.

Leadership News

Duro-Last Announces Retirement of Tim Hart, VP of West Coast Operations

A beloved member of the Duro-Last leadership team leaves his mark on a company and an industry

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 21, 2025

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Tim Hart, VP of West Coast Operations at Duro-Last, retires March 14 after 40-plus years, leaving a legacy of innovation, growth, and industry excellence in commercial roofing.

Weather Shield Roofing Systems was named a ‘2024 Best and Brightest Company to Work For’ by the National Association for Business Resources.

Awards News

Weather Shield Roofing Systems, One of Nation's ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work For’

National recognition highlights dedication to employee excellence and industry leadership

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 17, 2025

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Weather Shield Roofing Systems, a Michigan-based expert, was named a ‘2024 Best and Brightest Company to Work For’ by the National Association for Business Resources.

Acquisition News

Victors Home Solutions Buys Cherry Roofing and Siding

RC’s 2024 Residential Contractor of the Year enters Philadelphia-New Jersey market with acquisition

Bryan Gottlieb

January 2, 2025

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Victors Home Solutions, Roofing Contractor’s 2024 Residential Contractor of the Year, acquired Cherry Roofing, expanding its reach to New Jersey and Pennsylvania; Cherry Roofing will adopt and operate under the Victors brand.

Private Equity

Aligned Exteriors Group Welcomes Home Pro Roofing into Portfolio

Platform expands service area into Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 26, 2024

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Aligned Exteriors Group has acquired a majority stake in Home Pro Roofing, expanding its Midwest presence, with Home Pro’s leadership remaining in place to oversee operations.

The executive team at Victors Home Solutions

2024 Residential Contractor of the Year: Victors Home Solutions

Art Aisner

December 9, 2024

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Victor Smolyanov, founder of Victors Home Solutions, is RC's Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year; as 2025 approaches, Victors is on the verge of its most significant step yet.

Weather Shield Roofing unveiled its revamped headquarters.

Best of All Worlds

Weather Shield Roofing Reinvents its Headquarters

The commercial roofing firm in Western Michigan has created a self-described holistic facility to promote work-life balance and growth

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 4, 2024

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Weather Shield Roofing Systems unveiled its new 12,000-square-foot Life Center in Wyoming, Mich., featuring executive suites, a training lab, recreational spaces, meeting areas, and a rooftop patio.

A picture of the steamer Alpena turning coming to port on the Detroit River.

Environmental News

Holcim and Detroit’s Port Authority Win Grant to Improve Air Quality

Grant is from the EPA's Clean Ports Program

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 6, 2024

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Holcim and the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority received a U.S. EPA Clean Ports grant to support zero-emission tech at Detroit Port, funding electric equipment and solar arrays for decarbonization.