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Mergers & Acquisitions

TopBuild to Acquire Johnson Roofing in Texas

Deal expands commercial roofing footprint

February 24, 2026

TopBuild Corp. will acquire Texas-based Johnson Roofing, a $29 million commercial roofing contractor, expanding its presence in the highly fragmented Central and Gulf Coast markets.

SPRI is updating its design standard for edge systems used with low-slope roofing systems.

Single-Ply Roofing

SPRI Conference Highlights Policy, Labor Trends

SPRI’s 44th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz., combined technical committee work, industry and economic outlook sessions, awards, and a community service project

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 24, 2026

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SPRI’s 44th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz., combined technical committee work, industry and economic outlook sessions, awards, and a community service project.

contractor applying coatings on commercial roof

Manufacturer News

Johns Manville Launches Spanish Roofing Resource Hub

Tools, guides and videos for Spanish crews

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 24, 2026

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Johns Manville launched a Spanish-language hub for commercial roofers, offering guides, SDS and videos to help crews access technical information on the job.

Roofing Awards

SOPREMA Celebrates Award-Winning National Medal of Honor Museum Project

The National Medal of Honor Museum wins multiple awards for delivering a sustainable roofing solution that supports striking architecture.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 23, 2026

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The roofing system featured on the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, delivers long-term durability.

Tariffs

High Court Tariff Ruling Hits Roofing Supply Chain

The 6–3 ruling limits IEEPA-based import duties, potentially easing volatility for metal roofing, edge metal, fasteners and accessories—though price relief may lag.

Tanja Kern

February 20, 2026

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Tariff rollback could steady roofing bids, but distributors must clear higher-cost inventory and officials may pursue new duties under other trade laws.

FORTIFIED ROOFS

GAF Trains 1,100 Roofers in FORTIFIED Standard

Alliance with Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Marks One Year

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 20, 2026

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GAF says it has trained more than 1,100 roofing professionals in the IBHS FORTIFIED program, expanding access to resilient roof standards nationwide.

Roofing Technology

TRUCE Software Secures Series B Funding

Investment accelerates growth of AI-driven videos and mobile workforce training platform for service industry vehicle fleets and drivers.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 20, 2026

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TRUCE delivers AI-powered real-time alerts and personalized coaching to reinforce safe, high-performance driving habits.

Ruben Gonzalez poses with his award with his daughter Ava Gonzalez and nephew Pablo Marquez

Roofing Contractor Named Hazel Park’s Citizen of the Month

Thousands of children across Metro Detroit benefited from the coat drive organized by roofing contractor Ruben Gonzalez.

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

February 19, 2026

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Roofing contractor Ruben Gonzalez was named Citizen of the Month for his efforts to keep families warm this winter in Metro Detroit.

Contractor Branding

Capital Coating, Roof Care Rebrand as Capital 360

The rebranding brings the two affiliated companies under a single identity while maintaining existing ownership and leadership.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 19, 2026

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Two Lancaster, Pa.-based contractors have merged under the name Capital 360, unifying roofing and coating services across the Mid-Atlantic under longtime CEO Merv Fisher.