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FORTIFIED Roofs

Louisiana Fortify Homes Lottery Opens June 1

Program expands to more parishes

May 28, 2026

Louisiana will open registration June 1 for 3,000 Fortify Homes grants as lawmakers add funding and expand eligibility to more parishes.

Roof Rejuvenation

Liqua-Roof Opens Franchise Expansion Effort

Roof resurfacing brand adds franchise push

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 28, 2026

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Liqua-Roof launched franchise opportunities nationwide following a partnership with REP’M Group to expand its roof resurfacing business model.

Business Development

Austin Roofing Wins 26-Building Ontario Contract

Founded in 1985, Austin Roofing & Waterproofing specializes in commercial and industrial roofing and restoration systems across Canada

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 27, 2026

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Canada's Austin Roofing & Waterproofing has secured a 26-building commercial roof restoration project across Hamilton, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood in Arizona with clear skies.

Private Equity

1% Holdings Launches Roofing Acquisition Platform

Collective targets roofing firms

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 26, 2026

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1% Holdings launched the Roofing Collective, a platform focused on acquiring and scaling roofing companies across the United States.

METALCON 2026

METALCON Announces 2026 Keynote Speakers

Former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott and economist Kermit Baker will speak at the 2026 event in Orlando

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 26, 2026

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METALCON will feature keynote talks from former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott and economist Kermit Baker at the 2026 event in Orlando.

GAF-FORTIFIED Alliance Marks Major Milestones

Best of Success Show

GAF-IBHS FORTIFIED Alliance Meets Major Milestones

The unique partnership launched last year to prepare roofing contractors for the next frontier of roof resiliency.

Art Aisner

May 26, 2026

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More than 1,100 roofing contractors in markets across the country are now certified as the FORTIFIED home movement continues to grow. Learn about the opportunity ahead for roofing contractors.

Hiring News

MuleHide Appoints Daniel Kline for Alabama, Mississippi

Kline joins as territory manager for low-slope roofing manufacturer.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 25, 2026

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Low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide has hired Daniel Kline as territory manager for Alabama and Mississippi.

Roofing Acquisition

Greenwood Industries Expands Historic Roofing with Gilbert & Becker

The acquisition expands Greenwood's ability to deliver technically complex roofing projects across the Northeast.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 25, 2026

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Greenwood Industries acquired historic roofing specialist Gilbert & Becker, expanding its expertise in artisan roofing and complex restoration projects across the Northeast.

Group of graduates from GAF Roofing Academy.

Memorial Day

From Military Service to Roofing Careers: Veterans Find a New Path

Program connects service members to trades

Patricia Soto Servin

May 24, 2026

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Veterans are finding new purpose in roofing careers through structured training programs that translate military skills into long-term industry opportunities.

Technology News

Zuper Launches AI Command Center for Contractors

System offers real-time business data

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 22, 2026

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Zuper introduced Zuper Sense, an AI platform designed to help contractors monitor operations, identify risks and automate tasks across roofing businesses.