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IRE 2026

Roofing Suppliers Shine at IRE 2026

Roofing manufacturers and distributors show their hands on the IRE 2026 show floor in Las Vegas.

Art Aisner

Tanja Kern

January 27, 2026

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New products, innovations earn the spotlight at IRE 2026.

IRE 2026

International Roofing Expo Delivers Record-Breaking 2026 Event

Record attendance, expanded education, global participation and new innovations reinforced IRE’s role as the premier event for roofing and exteriors professionals.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 27, 2026

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The International Roofing Expo concluded its biggest show ever, uniting thousands of professionals for innovation, education and global industry collaboration.

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Workplace Compliance

Labor Department Launches New Employer Compliance Tools

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division introduced new webpages, videos and updated toolkits to help employers comply with federal labor laws

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 27, 2026

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New compliance resources aim to help employers understand labor law obligations, prevent violations and resolve wage, overtime and FMLA issues proactively.

Show News

SRC Summit Brings Storm Contractors Together in Texas

The Storm Restoration Contractor Summit returns in February with education, networking, and vendor engagement focused on best practices in insurance restoration

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 26, 2026

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SRC Summit returns Feb. 9–11 with expert-led sessions, workshops, and a vendor floor for contractors managing storm damage and insurance restoration claims.

Show News

Elevate Spotlights MAX PVC Roofing for Data Centers

At IRE 2026, Elevate showcased MAX PVC membranes engineered to meet the demanding performance needs of mission-critical data center facilities.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 26, 2026

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Elevate highlighted its MAX PVC roofing system at IRE 2026, demonstrating durability and performance designed to protect mission-critical data center infrastructure.

A&S Construction Marks Five Years in Frederick County

Woman- and minority-owned roofing contractor marks milestone

BNP Media Staff

January 26, 2026

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The certified woman-led Maryland contractor celebrates growth, awards and deep ties with community leaders.

Contractor Marketing

Long Home Named Official Roofing Partner of Red Sox

Family-owned home improvement company aligns with Boston’s iconic franchise to deepen its commitment to quality, trust, and New England communities.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 26, 2026

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Long Home partners with the Boston Red Sox as the Official Roofing Company, uniting two trusted New England brands built on craftsmanship, pride, and long-term relationships.

QXO CEO Brad Jacobs welcomes guests at thelaunch party for his book "How to Make a Few More Billion Dollars."

Billion-Dollar Buzz

Brad Jacobs Celebrates New Book as QXO Secures $3B War Chest

A book signing, a $3 billion raise and a room full of power players at Cipriani

Bryan Gottlieb

January 22, 2026

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QXO's Brad Jacobs book launch party on Jan. 12 doubled as a capital-markets flex, coming hours after QXO unveiled a $1.8-billion equity raise to fuel its contractor-supply ambitions.

Private Equity

Ridgeline Roofing Acquires Bold North Roofing

Fifth acquisition expands Ridgeline’s Midwest footprint

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 22, 2026

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Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration has acquired Minnesota-based Bold North Roofing and Contracting, strengthening its presence in the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin.

Technology News

XBuild Raises $19M to Transform Construction Estimating

AI-native platform expands from roofing to multiple construction trades with new funding round led by N47.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 22, 2026

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XBuild’s $19M Series A will accelerate its AI estimating platform, starting with Roofing Proposals, which turns measurements and photos into editable roofing estimates in minutes.