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AccuWeather map of the storm affecting the Carolinas

Storm Preparation

Roofers Brace as Hurricane Erin Nears Outer Banks

Contractors brace for flooding, high winds, and storm surge as the Outer Banks prepare for Erin’s closest approach.

August 20, 2025

Hurricane Erin’s 20-ft waves and 80-mph gusts threaten N.C.’s Outer Banks. Contractors are ready to respond to evacuations, flooding risks, and storm surge as they loom.

Latinos in Roofing

First Pantera Pros Summit Empowers Latino Contractors

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

Tanja Kern

August 20, 2025

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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.

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.

Hiring News

Coryell Roofing Welcomes Latia Murray as Events Coordinator

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 18, 2025

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Coryell Roofing appointed Latia Murray as events coordinator, further enhancing the company's commitment to client experiences and community engagement.

Economic Reports

BLS Data Shows Construction Material Prices Kept Climbing in July

Overall construction prices are 2.2% higher than a year ago, according to BLS data

Chris Gray

August 15, 2025

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The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows construction input prices rose by 0.4% in July compared to the previous month.

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.