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Roofing Awards

Roofing Alliance Opens Nominations for 2025-26 MVP Awards Program

July 14, 2025

The MVP Awards Program highlights industry professionals who serve as role models through their commitment to outstanding performance, safety, leadership, and community service.

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Roofing Acquisition

RAFTRx Acquires Gold Medal Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 11, 2025

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RAFTRx expands with Gold Medal Roofing acquisition, its second this quarter, adding Pennsylvania, Indiana and Arkansas to a 16-state footprint.

Private Equity

Skybound Service Partners Expands with Investment in Quality Trusted Commercial

Firm founded in 2005 specializes in commercial roof maintenance, repair and reroofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 10, 2025

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Skybound Services Partners, backed by Garnett Station Partners, has invested in Minnesota-based Quality Trusted Commercial Construction & Roofing to expand its commercial roofing platform.

The “Asphalt and Copper on the Lake” roofing project from Conde Roofing seamlessly blended asphalt shingles and copper elements to create a stunning and sturdy roof.

News Analysis

Roofing Faces Rising Costs Amid New Trump Tariff Policies

Uncertainty around new tariffs and trade deals will likely result in price increases and economic slowdown.

Chris Gray

July 10, 2025

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With talks of new tariffs and trade deals on the horizon, roofing must adapt to rising material prices and supply chain challenges. Stay informed with our latest analysis.

Roofing Acquisition

TopBuild Acquires Progressive Roofing in $810M Deal, Launches Platform

TopBuild Expands Building Envelope Installation Solutions to Include Comprehensive Suite of Commercial Roofing Services in $810M Deal

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 9, 2025

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TopBuild eyes significant growth potential in fragmented commercial roofing space.

Hiring News

RoofMarketplace Announces New Leadership, Growth Strategy

$7 million in Series A funding will support product development, team expansion, and long-term scalability.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 9, 2025

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RoofMarketplace enters a new growth phase with a $7 million Series A round and new CEO Scott Holewinski, setting its sights on transforming property claims for carriers, contractors, and homeowners alike.

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Manufacturer News

IKO Offers Tuition Savings on Roofing Courses from Clemson University

First-of-its-kind partnership provides more than 25% off standard tuition for ROOFPRO members

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 8, 2025

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IKO has created a first-of-its-kind partnership that gives its ROOFPRO members discounts on tuition for roofing courses available from Clemson University.

Awards

BluSky Earns Eighth Consecutive Great Place to Work Designation

A total of 80% of employees surveyed labeled BluSky as a great place to work

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 8, 2025

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This is the eighth time BluSky Restoration Contractors has been certified by Great Place to Work following real-time feedback from employees.

The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors.

Economic Outlook

Construction Adds 15K Jobs in June, Says ABC

Nonresidential specialty trade added 12,400 jobs

Bryan Gottlieb

July 3, 2025

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The construction industry added 15,000 jobs in June, bringing the year-over-year total to 121,000. However, rising costs, project delays and high interest rates are squeezing contractor margins.

Commercial Roofing

SPRI Announces Plans to Re-canvass FX-1 ANSI Standard

Standard measures the pullout resistance of roofing fasteners in field conditions

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 3, 2025

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SPRI is reviewing a standard that was developed for measuring the pullout resistance of roofing fasteners in field conditions and is seeking input from the industry.