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Latinos in Roofing

First Pantera Pros Summit Empowers Latino Contractors

Dallas Event Marks First-Ever Gathering of Top Owens Corning Latino Roofing Professionals

August 20, 2025

Latino roofing contractors gathered at Owens Corning's inaugural Pantera Pros Summit, celebrating a community that's creating 36% of all new U.S. businesses.

Franchise Development

Storm Guard Relaunches Franchise Growth Initiative

Exterior restoration franchise targets five new locations in key markets while strengthening leadership and community programs

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 20, 2025

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Exterior restoration franchise Storm Guard plans five new locations in key markets while strengthening franchisee support and community initiatives.

Latinos in Roofing

GAF to Host Latino Roofing Summit in Atlanta

Roofing contractors are invited to the 2025 GAF Latinos In Roofing Southeast Summit & Expo on Sept. 13

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 19, 2025

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The event aims to help roofing contractors and installers grow and level up their businesses by providing educational training, resources, and networking opportunities.

Private Equity

TrussPoint Acquires Mario’s Roofing

TrussPoint expands platform with addition of respected Boston-area roofing leader.

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 19, 2025

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TrussPoint Roofing, backed by Soundcore Capital, expands into the Northeast with its acquisition of Mario’s Roofing, a trusted leader in Greater Boston home exterior services.

Roofing Associations

SPRI Announces Plans to Re-Canvass ANSI/SPRI IA-1 Standard

The standard tests roof substrate and adhesive compatibility in commercial roofing applications

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 19, 2025

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The ANSI/SPRI IA-1 standard establishes field test procedures that verify whether existing roof substrates and roof assemblies are suitable for use with specific adhesives.

Tecta America celebrates 25 years of excellence.

Private Equity

Tecta America Acquires Christianson Roofing

California contractor becomes third 2025 acquisition for nation's largest commercial roofing company

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 18, 2025

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Tecta America acquires Riverside's Christianson Roofing, marking its third purchase of 2025.

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

August 18, 2025

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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.