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Raymond introduces iWAREHOUSE ObjectSense Detection & Notification System, or iW.ObjectSense.

Awards

Raymond Wins Nine Awards for Warehouse Tech

Award-winning stackers boost roofing supply warehouses

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 29, 2025

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Lithium-ion stackers and sensing software boost safety, efficiency and fleet management in distribution centers.

Crime Blotter

Connecticut Roofer Sentenced to 15 Months for Tax Evasion

The owner of Kings Roofing concealed $20.9M in income, paid workers in cash, and used false tax filings, prosecutors said.

Tanja Kern

December 29, 2025

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A Connecticut contractor was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for a decade-long tax evasion scheme that concealed more than $20 million in revenue, paid workers in cash, and used false tax documents.

Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Show News

Polyglass Brings Integrated Building Solutions to Life at IRE 2026

Live demos show how roofing and waterproofing systems perform as one

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 26, 2025

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Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. will bring a solutions-driven approach to the full building envelope at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, highlighting how roofing systems connect with waterproofing and critical transitions to support performance across all six sides of the structure.

Case Study

Monroe Roofing Sets Winter Record With RapidLock System

Colorado contractor completes largest RapidLock roofing project despite extreme winter conditions at Lincoln Tech’s Denver campus.

Jason Wood

December 25, 2025

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Re-roofing in the heart of winter is no small feat, but Colorado's Monroe Roofing proved it’s possible with the right innovation.

Hiring News

Home Genius Exteriors Expands Executive Leadership Team With Suraj Akotia

NSG general counsel takes on expanded role to support governance, compliance and national growth

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 24, 2025

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Home Genius Exteriors announced that Suraj Akotia, J.D., general counsel of parent company National Services Group, has joined the HGE executive leadership team, bringing deep legal expertise and values-driven leadership to support the company’s continued expansion across the U.S.

Giving Back

Cornerstone Building Brands Partners with Lady A to Donate to Habitat for Humanity

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 23, 2025

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Cornerstone Building Brands is teaming up with LadyAID, the philanthropic effort founded by GRAMMY Award-winning country trio Lady A, to provide $50,000 in building materials to an Illinois chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

Roofing Resiliency

SPRI 'Clears' Santa for Rooftop Landings After Annual Technical Review

In a lighthearted seasonal tradition, SPRI gives Santa’s sleigh the all-clear—while spotlighting the very real standards and guidance that support commercial roof performance year-round.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 23, 2025

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Santa’s sleigh just passed its roof check. SPRI’s annual “technical review” cleared Santa for rooftop landings worldwide—because even holiday magic needs good load distribution, safe takeoffs, and roofs that can handle a surprise visitor in boots.

Manufacturing News

IKO's Top Color Pick Shows Roofing Trends Returning to Nature

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 23, 2025

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In talking with roofing contractors about the trends they're seeing in shingle color selection, IKO offers its assessment of the latest trends in asphalt shingles and examples from its Dynasty and Nordic lines.

Distributor News

2025 Recap: RSP’s Top 5 QXO-Beacon Stories

The most-read stories of 2025 related to QXO's $11B acquisition of Beacon

Chris Gray

December 23, 2025

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QXO’s $11 billion acquisition of Beacon dominated 2025 distribution news. Here’s a look back at the five most-read stories tracking the deal and its ripple effects.

Distributor News

ABC Supply Reveals Details for 2026 International Roofing Expo

Check out not one, but two booths from the distributor

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 22, 2025

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ABC Supply is doubling the fun and resources for attendees to the 2026 International Roofing Expo with two booths featuring special guests, tech and daily contests.