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Firefighters took on a three-alarm fire in West Oakland, Calif., for two hours as roofing materials burned inside the warehouse, causing the metal roof to collapse.

Peak Technologies has partnered with Robotize to enhance warehouse efficiency by integrating autonomous mobile robots for heavy pallet movement, aiming to streamline operations and boost productivity.

The Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) announced Richard Carroll of Carroll Consulting Group joined its board, replacing Andrew Centauro; RT3 promotes technology in the roofing industry. 

A Naples, Fla. family is suing NASA after debris from the International Space Station crashed through their roof, causing damage and distress; the Space Agency confirmed the 1.6-pound stanchion likely survived reentry and struck the house. 

Kraton Corporation released its 2023 Sustainability Report, "Working Together for a Sustainable Tomorrow," highlighting its commitment to environmental preservation, partnerships, and empowering people. 

The Roofing Alliance recently welcomed us — Roofing Contractor magazine — as its 199th member; RC joined at the Service Provider level, and the collaboration aligns with both organizations' missions to support the roofing industry through education, research, and outreach.

For more than 30 years, Raymond Corporation’s Youth Apprenticeship Program has partnered with New York high schools to provide hands-on STEM education, offering juniors and seniors two years of experiential learning at Raymond’s headquarters. 

The EEOC has published “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry,” a guideline recommending committed leadership, accountability, comprehensive policies, accessible complaint procedures, and tailored training to ensure a harassment-free workplace. 

Action Roofing, founded in 1986, provides roofing solutions to residential and homebuilder clients throughout South Florida and is the first acquisition by Exuma Capital Partners, a portfolio firm founded by Anthony Perera..

GAF Energy plans to build a state-of-the-art solar roofing testing facility in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories — with support from the U.S. Department of Energy — to enhance understanding of solar shingles' benefits for heating and air conditioning efficiency.