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Environmental Study

Study from Canada Examines Impact of Construction Plastic Waste

Building material suppliers can play a role in reducing plastic waste
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 23, 2025
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Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry will expand in 2026 to include construction plastics, requiring companies that supply or use building materials to report how much plastic they produce, recycle, and dispose of. These actions could spur similar efforts in the U.S. to help companies reduce plastic waste.


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Giving Back

Roofing Alliance 2024-25 Annual Report Released

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 16, 2025
One Comment

Roofing Alliance members have invested more than $17 million to advance the roofing industry, including supporting research and workforce training, funding scholarships, honoring workers and strengthening communities through philanthropic outreach.


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Roofing Technology

How AI Is (and Isn’t) Impacting Roofing Jobs

Microsoft study shows blue-collar roofing jobs are safe, but office jobs are at risk
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 5, 2025
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A new study from Microsoft shows artificial intelligence isn't about to replace roofing laborers, but sales and administrative jobs are vulnerable to AI.


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News Analysis

Construction Surge Doesn't Boost Roofing Demand

Despite Dodge data showing $1.33 trillion in construction starts, roofing industry faces declining shipments and cautious distributor sentiment
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Tanja Kern
August 4, 2025
One Comment

Construction projects are starting at the fastest pace in months, but roofing suppliers report a demand drop, and distributors are destocking inventory.


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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.
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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.



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Extreme Weather Special Section

Storm Season 2025: Preparing for Uncertainty

Experts warn of an active storm season with up to 18 named storms, nearly 1,500 tornadoes and large hailstones
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 14, 2025
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With an intense storm season, rising heat, and economic uncertainty on the horizon, roofing contractors who prepare now will be the ones who stay ahead of the chaos.
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Sustainability

Study Shows Green Roofs Can Capture Microplastics

Green roofs can draw out nearly 98% of microplastics from the air
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
July 1, 2025
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A study out of China shows that green roofs can capture nearly 98% of airborne microplastics, a ubiquitous pollutant that can cause health problems.


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Post-Deal Glow

QXO Surging From 'Outperform' Rating After Beacon Deal

Wolfe cites superior organic growth and innovations like branch automation and digital tools, but cautions that high leverage poses risks
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 6, 2025
One Comment

Wolfe Research issued an "Outperform" rating on QXO, highlighting strong cash flow, bold tech-driven growth plans and risks tied to leverage and market volatility in the wake of its Beacon acquisition.


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Manufacturer News

Duro-Last Announces Leadership Promotions Across Operations and Technology Teams

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 13, 2025
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Duro-Last has promoted seven of its long-time leaders to positions addressing research and development, plant management, maintenance and product lines.


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Roofing Safety

Jobsites Can Be Nearly 7 Times Safer with Health and Safety Best Practices

Participants in ABC's STEP Health and Safety Management System report incident rates well below industry average
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 2, 2025
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ABC encourages the construction industry to transform the status quo and view all incidents as preventable, pointing to eight years of data demonstrating how making safety a priority can save lives.


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