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Supplier News

IKO Breaks Ground on XPS Insulation Manufacturing Facility

The 67,000-square-foot facility in Brantford, Ontario, represents an investment of more than $45 million.

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 15, 2026

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IKO breaks ground on its first XPS insulation manufacturing plant.

students at the training in Baltimore, Md.

Workforce Development

GAF Roofing Academy Surpasses 3,000 Job Placements Nationwide

Tuition-free training program helps address roofing labor shortages by preparing workers for careers in the skilled trades

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 15, 2026

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The company cited projections indicating the U.S. construction industry will require a 30.7% increase in labor in 2026, while roofing employment is expected to grow 6% between 2024 and 2034.

Golden Anniversary

MBCI Celebrates 50 Years, Expands Roofing Resources

Project-support capabilities broaden

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 12, 2026

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MBCI is marking its 50th anniversary as it expands roofing products, project support services and distribution capabilities through Metal Sales integration.

Roofing Safety

HCR Group Launches Unified Safety Excellence Platform

New initiative strengthens accountability, training, and field leadership across the Western United States.

Art Aisner

June 12, 2026

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HCR Group unveils new safety initiative and new safety director.

Construction data

Materials Costs Hit Nearly 10% Annual Growth

Construction input prices climbed 9.6% year over year in May, driven by rising energy costs and continued increases in steel, copper and other tariff-sensitive materials.

Tanja Kern

June 11, 2026

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Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.

Metal Roofing

Michigan Grant Funds Historic Lighthouse Roof Restoration

State preservation grant supports repair and partial replacement of the historic metal shingle roof at Whitefish Point Light Station

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 11, 2026

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A Michigan preservation grant will help fund repairs and partial replacement of the historic metal shingle roof at Whitefish Point Light Station.

Awards News

Victory Home Remodeling Earns Spot on Fortune's New York Workplace List

Company ranks No. 6 on Fortune list

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 11, 2026

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Victory Home Remodeling, a roofing and exterior remodeling contractor serving the Northeast, was named one of Fortune's top workplaces in New York for the second consecutive year.

Skyline rep and homeowner shaking hands at the reroofing site

Giving Back

National Roofing Week Highlights Veteran Roof Donations Across the U.S.

From veteran roof donations to community partnerships, we highlight contractors across the country are using their expertise to make a difference

Tanja Kern

June 11, 2026

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As National Roofing Week celebrates the people behind the industry, these projects showcase roofing professionals' ongoing commitment to serving veterans and homeowners in need.

IKO solar installation at its Blair Rubber facility in Ohio

Solar Roofing

IKO Solar Completes Solar Project Expected to Generate 536,000 kWh Annually

Project supplies about 16% of the plant's energy needs.

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 11, 2026

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IKO completed a 503.1-kW solar installation at its Blair Rubber facility in Ohio, supporting manufacturing operations and company sustainability goals.

Crime Blotter

State Alleges Roofer Took Deposits, Left Jobs Undone

Attorney general alleges roofer collected deposits, left projects unfinished and failed to provide refunds

Tanja Kern

June 10, 2026

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West Virginia's attorney general alleges a roofing contractor took thousands in deposits, failed to complete projects and refused refunds for consumers.