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Business Expansion

Owens Corning Opens New Foamular NGX Plant in Arkansas

New Russellville facility brings jobs, innovation

October 15, 2025

Owens Corning celebrated the grand opening of its new 150,000-sq.-ft. Foamular NGX plant in Russellville, Ark., creating more than 50 jobs and boosting sustainable insulation production.

Construction Data

U.S. Commercial Construction Backlogs Stay Strong Despite Shutdown

Private indicators reveal mixed trends across sectors

Tanja Kern

October 15, 2025

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Commercial construction contractors are ending 2025 with stable backlogs and measured optimism. With the federal shutdown halting official economic data, private indicators point to steady activity but uneven growth across sectors heading into 2026.

Crime Blotter

Illinois Man Posing as Roofing Contractor Charged with Burglary

Man worked with two others to rob homeowners while claiming to check for leaks

Chris Gray

October 15, 2025

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Three Illinois men, known as a traveling burglary crew, posed as roofing contractors last May to enter homes in Minnesota and rob people of their cash and valuables, according to court records.

Construction Data

Residential Remodeling Confidence Rebounds in Q4

Renovation and remodeling activity surges as contractors close 2025 on a high note, even amid data gaps from the ongoing federal shutdown.

Tanja Kern

October 15, 2025

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Residential construction pros are entering the year’s final quarter with renewed confidence, fueled by a strong rebound in renovation inquiries and project commitments.

Private Equity

Google Veteran Ted Buell Joins Skyline Roofing Board

Buell’s appointment brings deep expertise in AI, data strategy, and digital transformation to support Skyline’s continued national expansion

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2025

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Skyline Roofing Partners appointed former Google exec Ted Buell to its board, adding nearly 20 years of tech and AI expertise to support the company’s national growth.

Private Equity

Tecta America Acquires Skyline Roofing in Virginia

Acquisition marks Tecta’s fifth in 2025, expanding its national roofing presence

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2025

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Tecta America, the nation’s largest commercial roofer, has acquired Skyline Roofing of Virginia—its fifth deal this year—further strengthening its U.S. market reach.

Business Development

New Podcast ‘The Long Game’ Focuses on Lasting Growth

Infinity Home Services CEO Josh Sparks launches show on sustainable leadership and legacy in home services

Tanja Kern

October 14, 2025

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Infinity Home Services CEO Josh Sparks debuts "The Long Game", a podcast guiding entrepreneurs toward purpose-driven, lasting growth over quick wins.

Giving Back

84 Lumber Donates $36K to Breast Cancer Research

Company plants 840 trees and donates $36K to breast cancer research for milestone campaign.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 14, 2025

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84 Lumber celebrates a decade of its “Going Pink” initiative with reforestation efforts, community care packages, and a $36,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Technology News

CLIMIT, StructureCloud Partnership Boosts Jobsite Visibility

Contractors gain remote access to key environmental metrics for better project planning

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 13, 2025

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The collaboration provides contractors with real-time visibility into critical environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, dew point, and light, directly within the platform.

Hires and Promotions

BluSky Restoration Adds Michael Cole to Texas Leadership Team

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 13, 2025

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As vice president, Cole will foster growth within the office by leveraging the BluSky brand to cultivate relationships with industry professionals in the Houston, Texas region.