Roofing News

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.

May 25, 2026

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

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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.

Community Initiatives

Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding Launches Teacher Roof Giveaway

The initiative will award one New England teacher a free roof replacement.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 22, 2026

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Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding and GAF are accepting nominations for a community giveaway that will provide one New England teacher with a free roof replacement using GAF materials.

The company’s Class 4 products — the highest impact-resistance classification under UL 2218 — include Timberline AS II, Timberline UHDZ and Grand Sequoia AS shingles.

Severe Weather

GAF Expands Impact-Resistant Roofing Product Lineup

Storm-ready roofing for severe weather.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 22, 2026

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As storm season nears, GAF spotlights impact-resistant roofing products designed to help protect homes from hail and support stronger roof-system performance.

Crime Blotter

Texas Attorney General Sues Roofing Contractor for Alleged Scam

Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges the contractor collected $500K in payments for roofing projects that were delayed, abandoned or never completed, including jobs involving elderly Texans.

Tanja Kern

May 21, 2026

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Texas accuses the contractor for taking payments for roofing jobs tied to roughly $500,000 in work consumers say was never completed.

Storm Chasers

The Honest Roofer's Playbook for Post-Storm Trust

How the roofing industry is pushing back against fraud—and protecting the markets contractors spent years building

Tanja Kern

May 21, 2026

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During Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, roofing contractors confront storm chasers, fraud-driven skepticism, and the growing challenge of protecting hard-earned local market trust.

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Workforce Development

Workforce Pell Grants Boost Trade Training

New grants expand skilled trade paths

John Wyatt

May 20, 2026

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New Workforce Pell Grants could help roofing contractors recruit and train entry-level workers more quickly as labor shortages continue to strain crews, schedules, and growth.

Awards News

QXO Names 2026 Female Roofing Professional of the Year Finalists

Public voting is open through May 29 for the annual award recognizing women making an impact across the North American roofing industry.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 20, 2026

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Public voting is underway for QXO’s 2026 Female Roofing Professional of the Year award, recognizing women driving innovation, leadership and excellence across North America.