Roofing News - Articles - Page 40

Obituary

James Barr, President of Barr Roofing Company, Dies at 72

Barr received the highest honors from the MRCA and NRCA for his service to the industry

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

August 18, 2025

Jim Barr served as president of the MRCA as well as chairman of the board for the NRCA, with both associations recognizing his service with their highest honors.

Crime Blotter

Massachusetts Contractor Imprisoned for Evading Nearly $450K in Taxes

Chris Gray

August 18, 2025

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A Massachusetts roofing contractor has been sentenced to prison after cashing customers' checks into a personal bank account under a different name.

Technology News

New AI System Predicts Storm Damage to Commercial Roofs

TeamCraft Roofing's 2026 launch aims to transform property managers from reactive responders to strategic storm preparers

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 15, 2025

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TeamCraft Roofing announces ShelterGuard.AI, an AI-powered platform launching in 2026 that helps property managers proactively monitor weather impacts on commercial roofs.

Hiring News

Nations Roof Appoints Industry Veteran Robert Speights as New CEO

Clean Harbors veteran brings 35 years of field operations experience to commercial roofing leader

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 14, 2025

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Nations Roof appoints Robert Speights as CEO, replacing Jake Hyatt, who transitions to COO. The industrial services veteran aims to scale the national platform.

Quarterly Earnings

QXO Sees Early Gains from $10.6B Beacon Acquisition

Building products distributor posts $1.9B in quarterly sales as combined operations show mixed early results

Tanja Kern

August 14, 2025

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QXO posts mixed Q2 results two months after its $10.6B Beacon acquisition, reporting adjusted profit but GAAP loss as CEO promises to double the unit's EBITDA.

Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) roofing conference poster

Roofing Events

RCAT Texas Roofing Conference Marks Golden Anniversary

The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas 50th anniversary event will feature 150 exhibitors, 22 educational sessions, and a special licensing boot camp

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 14, 2025

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RCAT's landmark 50th Annual Texas Roofing Conference brings 150+ exhibitors, cutting-edge education & networking to Round Rock Sept 17-19.

Digital Tools

Enverge Spray Foam Launches Online Set Calculator on Enverge.App

Contractors can determine the number of spray foam sets required for a project

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 14, 2025

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Contractors can now use the Spray Foam Set Calculator to quickly and accurately estimate the number of spray foam sets required for a project, making material planning more efficient.

Private Equity

Alloy Roofing Partners with Michigan-based Tittle Brothers Construction

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 14, 2025

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Founded in 2002, Tittle Brothers provides support to customers across Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, and surrounding communities in Michigan.

Fire department rescues a roofer from heat exhaustion

Heat Advisory

Roofer in Florida Rescued After Summer Heat Stroke

Palm Beach County crews used a stokes basket to save a distressed roofer in Jupiter, Fla., underscoring the dangers of heat illness for outdoor workers in summer

Tanja Kern

August 13, 2025

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Palm Beach County crews used a stokes basket to save a distressed roofer in Jupiter, Fla., underscoring the dangers of heat illness for outdoor workers in summer.

Philanthropic News

Starway Roofing Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

First-time initiative provides kindergarten through 5th grade students with supplies and backpacks

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 13, 2025

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Starway Roofing launched its first Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway, providing 22 elementary students with supplies while expanding community support programs.