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The Davis Memorial Foundation, a supporter of construction education since 1997, will expand its focus on roofing, raise scholarship awards to 15 at $5,000 each, and fund SkillsUSA grants.

The integration into Beacon PRO+ allows contractors to purchase Beacon products seamlessly within Leap’s full-service CRM tool.

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a rise in injuries and illnesses in distribution despite a national drop in incidents.

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.

Researchers from ASU, Phoenix, and 3M are testing cool film coatings to reduce heat for people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix, where temperatures under awnings remain unbearable.

Sika Corporation’s “Old Roof Take Back Program” has recycled over 100 million pounds of PVC membrane since 2008, conserving resources and reducing landfill waste by converting old roofs into new roofing materials.

S-5! promoted Shawn Haddock to VP of Operations, where he’ll oversee field application engineers, quality, and IT. Haddock joined S-5! in 2001, advancing through roles in marketing, R&D, and operations.

TRI-BUILT, Beacon’s private label brand, announced the 12 winners of its Top Dogs 2025 calendar, featuring customer-submitted photos of roofing professionals’ dogs; each winner’s owner receives $1,000 for a rescue of their choice.

Sumeru Equity Partners, a private equity firm, has invested $330M in JobNimbus, the Lehi, Utah-based SaaS for roofing contractors, to expand operations and product offerings; the founders and original investor Mainsail Partners will retain equity.

Beacon will deliver and facilitate 14 roof replacements for veteran and Gold Star Family homes, and community buildings serving veterans, through its 2024 Beacon of Hope program.