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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.

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.

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.

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.

Legislation Analysis

What the Dignity Act of 2025 Could Mean for the Roofing Industry’s Workforce

The Act won't solve shortages overnight but could provide stability

John Dorer

August 14, 2025

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The Dignity Act would not fix every labor challenge facing roofing companies today, but it would provide the framework for legal status without amnesty and speed up the green card process. EB-3 CEO John Dorer breaks down what to know about the legislation.

Quarterly Earnings

QXO Sees Early Gains from $10.6B Beacon Acquisition

Building products distributor posts $1.9B in quarterly sales as combined operations show mixed early results

Tanja Kern

August 14, 2025

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QXO posts mixed Q2 results two months after its $10.6B Beacon acquisition, reporting adjusted profit but GAAP loss as CEO promises to double the unit's EBITDA.

Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) roofing conference poster

Roofing Events

RCAT Texas Roofing Conference Marks Golden Anniversary

The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas 50th anniversary event will feature 150 exhibitors, 22 educational sessions, and a special licensing boot camp

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 14, 2025

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RCAT's landmark 50th Annual Texas Roofing Conference brings 150+ exhibitors, cutting-edge education & networking to Round Rock Sept 17-19.