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Skilled Trades

Labor Department Announces $30M Skills Training Fund for Trades

Grant program prioritizes skilled trades, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing workforce development

August 7, 2025

The Department of Labor announces $30 million in grants for state agencies to partner with employers on skills training in trades, shipbuilding, and emerging industries.

Crime Blotter

Florida Roofers Catch Thief Using AirTags

Florida man accused of stealing $4,000 in roofing materials from two jobsites

Chris Gray

August 6, 2025

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A Florida man was arrested for stealing roofing materials from two jobsites after deputies and the roofing company tracked down the stolen materials with help from an Apple AirTag.

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Roofing Resiliency

GAF Achieves Milestone in Storm-Proof Roofing Training

Partnership with IBHS certifies 650+ contractors in weather-resistant FORTIFIED roofing standards

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 6, 2025

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Since launching the alliance with Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, GAF has successfully trained more than 650 individuals from over 350 GAF Master Elite companies to become FORTIFIED certified.

Quarterly Earnings

Owens Corning Hits 20th Straight Quarter of 20%+ Margins

Company achieves 20th consecutive quarter of 20%+ EBITDA margins

Tanja Kern

August 6, 2025

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Owens Corning delivered robust second-quarter results with earnings per share surging 34% and revenue growth of 10%, demonstrating the building products leader's resilience in challenging market conditions.

Awards

ARMA Opens 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program

North American contractors can submit their best low- and steep-slope projects through December 1, 2025, with winners receiving up to $2,000

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 5, 2025

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ARMA opens 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. Contractors can submit projects through Dec. 1 for cash prizes up to $2,000 and industry recognition.

Quarterly Earnings

TopBuild Margins Hold Strong Despite Market Slowdown

Installation segment declines 8.3% while Specialty Distribution grows

Tanja Kern

August 5, 2025

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TopBuild's Q2 shows residential weakness offset by commercial strength, while the Progressive acquisition boosts full-year guidance.

Roofing Associations

Linda King Announces Retirement After Decades of Service to SPRI

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 5, 2025

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Linda King is retiring from the SPRI after more than 30 years of supporting the trade organization.

Roofing Technology

How AI Is (and Isn’t) Impacting Roofing Jobs

Microsoft study shows blue-collar roofing jobs are safe, but office jobs are at risk

Chris Gray

August 5, 2025

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A new study from Microsoft shows artificial intelligence isn't about to replace roofing laborers, but sales and administrative jobs are vulnerable to AI.

News Analysis

Construction Surge Doesn't Boost Roofing Demand

Despite Dodge data showing $1.33 trillion in construction starts, roofing industry faces declining shipments and cautious distributor sentiment

Tanja Kern

August 4, 2025

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Construction projects are starting at the fastest pace in months, but roofing suppliers report a demand drop, and distributors are destocking inventory.

Giving Back

Malarkey Hits Major Milestone with 500th Donated Roof

Roofing manufacturer partners with Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity to provide sustainable housing solutions

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 4, 2025

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Malarkey Roofing Products donates its 500th roof to Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, featuring eco-friendly shingles that divert waste and improve air quality.