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View images captured during the FRSA's 103rd annual Convention & Expo, held June 4-6 in Kissimmee, Fla.

New York-based Wolkow Braker has acquired operational control of Metalmaster Roofmaster of Chicago, expanding commercial roofing and sheet metal services into the Midwest.

Project ICECHIP, the first major U.S. hail study in more than 40 years, is capturing real hail data to improve forecasting, product standards and roofing resilience amid rising hail-related losses.

Aluminum and steel tariffs doubled on June 4, spiking prices 54% and straining construction budgets. Contractors face rising costs, labor shortages and shrinking margins amid the most aggressive trade stance in decades.

A federal court struck down Trump’s broad “Liberation Day” tariffs, ruling that they exceeded his emergency powers and reaffirmed Congress’s authority over trade policy, thereby bolstering stable global trade dynamics.

As insurers shy away from solar-equipped roofs, FM Global introduces a new certification system for fire and hail resistance — aiming to boost coverage, safety and resilience in severe weather zones.

S-5! earned the MBMA Safety Award for zero recordable incidents at its Iowa Park, Texas, plant in 2024 — its fourth win — honoring its commitment to workplace safety.

AWIP's new loyalty program supports its dealer network through tools and resources, including from co-branded marketing materials and public bid lead generation support.

Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.

Available in 10-inch and 16-inch variants, the Everest snow guards are stackable or "nested" for trouble-free rooftop handling and feature a pre-drilled strap that allows for easy nail or screw fastening.