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Roofing and Insulation Considerations for Rapidly Growing Commercial Facilities

Roofing contractors must leverage tailored installation and insulation solutions to enhance energy efficiency, durability, and long-term cost savings
Jamie Gentoso, PE, is global head of solutions & products at Holcim and president of Holcim Building Envelope.
Jamie Gentoso PE
January 13, 2025
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Roofing demand for data centers, cold-storage facilities and multi-family housing is expected to increase in 2025. Are roofing contractors ready?
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Florida is floating the idea of phasing out asphalt shingles through onerous maintenance.
Sustainability and Regulatory

Florida Puts Asphalt Shingles in the Crosshairs

With a burgeoning insurance crisis, the state’s top insurance commissioner floats the idea of abandoning asphalt for alternative materials
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 2, 2025
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Florida's top insurance chief urges moving away from using asphalt shingles, citing poor storm durability and advocating resilient alternatives despite higher costs and challenges. What, if anything, does that mean for contractors and homeowners?


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Owens Corning earns spot on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index again.
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Owens Corning Again Earns Spot on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Designation marks 15th consecutive year for OC
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 30, 2024
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Owens Corning celebrates 15 years on the DJSI World Index with an industry-leading score, highlighting its sustainability leadership and recognition across top rankings.


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The Chet Holifield Federal Building in Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Manufacturer News

Polyglass U.S.A. Powers Roof at Chet Holifield Federal Building

Polyglass’s ADESO self-adhered roof system is featured in the Nov/Dec issue of Architectural West magazine
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 17, 2024
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Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. is featured in Architectural West magazine, highlighting the 20-year success of its ADESO Self-Adhered Technology on California's iconic Holifield Federal Building.


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IKO joined the Canada Green Building Council,
Sustainability News

IKO Joins Canada Green Building Council

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 10, 2024
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IKO joined the Canada Green Building Council, advancing its sustainability goals with initiatives like recycled asphalt shingle projects, solar installations, and industry collaboration.


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Sustainability

Saint-Gobain Achieves 49% Waste Reduction at Louisiana Roofing Facility

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 5, 2024
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The CertainTeed Shreveport plant, which has been in operation for nearly a century, took a series of small steps that significantly reduced its environmental footprint.


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Sponsored by SOPREMA

Building a Sustainable Future for Commercial Roofing

In 2025, building owners, specifiers, and contractors are looking for solutions that deliver multiple benefits while meeting increasingly complex project requirements.
Tim Kersey is the CEO of U.S. Operations for SOPREMA.
Tim Kersey
November 27, 2024
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SOPREMA CEO Tim Kersey breaks down recent advancements in sustainable roofing products and shares his comprehensive approach to address future challenges.
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2024 commercial roofing trends

2024 Commercial Roofing Trends Report

Outlook Remains Optimistic for Commercial Roofing Contractors as Several New Economic Factors Come into Play for 2025
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 27, 2024
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RC’s annual research captures the optimism shared by commercial roofing contractors, foresee 2025 growth despite workforce and economic challenges. See our survey insights for next year's trends.
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Continuus-Materials, producer of Everboard roof boards, has halted production.
Manufacturing Mystery

Continuus Materials Halts Production of ‘Everboard’ Roofing Panels Without Explanation

Shutdown of WM-backed plant for roofing boards from recycled materials remains puzzling
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 26, 2024
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Continuus Materials abruptly closed its Iowa plant producing Everboard roofing panels, displacing 32 workers; despite prior WM and Tailwater Capital investment, no explanation was given.


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Malarkey Roofing Products breaks ground on a new manufacturing facility in Franklin, Ind.
Manufacturer News

Malarkey Breaks Ground on New $200M Indiana Plant

The 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and warehouse is expected to open in 2026
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
November 15, 2024
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Holcim’s Malarkey Roofing Products broke ground on a 350,000 sq. ft. facility in Franklin, Ind., set to open in 2026, which is expected to create 200 jobs producing recycled-material asphalt shingles.


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