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Safety

S-5! Earns Fifth MBMA Safety Award

MBMA honored S-5! for workplace safety excellence after its Texas facility recorded zero incidents during 2025

May 6, 2026

The Metal Building Manufacturers Association honored S-5! for workplace safety excellence after its Texas facility recorded zero incidents during 2025.

Hiring News

Georgia-Pacific Names John Mulcahy SVP

Weidman to retire in June

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 6, 2026

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Georgia-Pacific promoted John Mulcahy to senior vice president as longtime executive Sheila Weidman announced her retirement after 38 years.

Technology News

BuilderLync Sets June 1 Launch for Roofing Platform

Leadership aligned under EOS model

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 5, 2026

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BuilderLync will launch June 1 after aligning leadership under EOS, finalizing pricing and onboarding, and securing its first paying customer ahead of release.

Earnings Report

TopBuild Q1 Sales Jump 17% as Commercial Demand Offsets Housing Slowdown

Residential soft, commercial demand steady

Tanja Kern

May 5, 2026

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TopBuild’s Q1 results show commercial demand offsetting weak housing, as the company prepares to combine with QXO and expand its reach in roofing and building products.

Latinos in Roofing GAF event in Los Angeles in May, 2026.

Roofing workforce

Latino Contractors Gather at GAF Event to Navigate a Changing Market

Hundreds of contractors gathered in Los Angeles as industry leaders outlined the forces shaping roofing in 2026.

Patricia Soto Servin

May 5, 2026

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Latino roofing contractors gather to tackle labor challenges, rising costs and new opportunities in a changing market.

Private Equity

Power Home Remodeling Secures Growth Investment

Funding supports expansion plans

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 4, 2026

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Power Home Remodeling lands new investment to expand operations, scale its platform and strengthen its position in the competitive home improvement market.

Roofing Awards

Roofing Alliance Honors Cori Vernam with 2026 Bennett Award

Antis Roofing leader recognized for decades of volunteer service and leadership supporting Ronald McDonald House and the roofing industry

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 4, 2026

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Cori Vernam earns the 2026 Bennett Award for decades of leadership, volunteerism and advancing the Roofing Alliance’s partnership with Ronald McDonald House.

Quarterly Report

AD Q1 Sales Jump 16%, Signaling Strong Construction Demand

Distributor buying group reports growth in electrical and PVF sectors, pointing to steady project pipelines and potential material cost pressure

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 4, 2026

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AD’s Q1 performance suggests solid upstream activity for roofing, with demand supporting backlog but raising concerns about pricing and material availability.

Roofing Safety

Roofing Contractor Dies After Fall From Massachusetts Home

Holger Antonio Morocho of Fall River, Mass., died shortly after falling several feet from a rooftop in a residential neighborhood.

Art Aisner

May 3, 2026

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OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down campaign begins with a stark reminder of the roofing industry’s top safety hazard.

Veterans

84 Lumber Highlights Veteran Hiring, Transition Challenges

Company spotlights workers, workforce issues

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 1, 2026

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84 Lumber highlights two veteran employees while underscoring ongoing challenges service members face when transitioning to civilian careers, including job placement and career direction.