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Ridgeline Roofing Acquires Bold North Roofing

Fifth acquisition expands Ridgeline’s Midwest footprint

January 22, 2026

Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration has acquired Minnesota-based Bold North Roofing and Contracting, strengthening its presence in the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin.

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Lindy Ryan Wins NRCA’s 2026 JA Piper Award

The first female chair of the National Roofing Contractors Association earns the industry’s highest honor at IRE 20206 in Las Vegas.

Art Aisner

January 22, 2026

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Roofing trailblazer earns the NRCA’s highest honor at the 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.

IRE 2026

Roofing Alliance Announces Winners at NRCA’s 2026 Industry Awards Reception

Most Valuable Player, Best of the Best and Student Competition award winners are all recognized in Las Vegas.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 22, 2026

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See who took home the hardware from the NRCA's annual awards at IRE 2026.

Technology News

XBuild Raises $19M to Transform Construction Estimating

AI-native platform expands from roofing to multiple construction trades with new funding round led by N47.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 22, 2026

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XBuild’s $19M Series A will accelerate its AI estimating platform, starting with Roofing Proposals, which turns measurements and photos into editable roofing estimates in minutes.

IRE 2026

Spanish-Language Education Shines on IRE Day 3

Leadership, sales, tech and community take center stage

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 21, 2026

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Day 3 delivers sessions and networking for Latino pros.

IRE 2026

What’s Your Favorite Roofing Product of 2026?

Roofing contractors can select their favorite product innovations on display at the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas

Art Aisner

January 21, 2026

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Online voting is open for the most innovative products of the year in roofing.

IRE 2026

Westlake Royal to Debut Products, Clinics at IRE 2026

Manufacturer highlights new colors, systems and training

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 21, 2026

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Booth demos and clinics showcase innovation across roofing lines.

IRE 2026

Owens Corning Brings ‘More Than Just a Roof’ to Life at IRE 2026

The company showcases how roofing today intersects with design, performance, education, and business growth.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 21, 2026

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The company showcases how roofing today intersects with design, performance, education, and business growth.

IRE 2026

GAF Highlights Resilient, Sustainable Roofing at IRE 2026

Manufacturer showcases residential and commercial innovations designed to drive growth, efficiency, and community resilience.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 20, 2026

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GAF showcases residential and commercial roofing innovations at IRE 2026, focusing on resilience, sustainability, efficiency, and tools that help contractors grow their businesses.