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Construction Data

Builder Backlog Hits 8.8 Months Despite Challenges

Associated Builders and Contractors survey shows year-over-year growth driven by data center and infrastructure projects

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August 12, 2025

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Construction backlog rose to 8.8 months in July, up 0.4 months year-over-year, despite declining contractor confidence in profit margins, ABC reported.

Hiring News

LP Building Solutions Appoints Lynn Cobb as Marketing VP

Former MasterBrand executive brings P&G, DuPont experience to newly created role overseeing growth initiatives

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August 12, 2025

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LP Building Solutions appointed Lynn Cobb as vice president of marketing to lead commercial strategy and brand management for the high-performance building products maker.

Philanthropic News

Action Roofing Services Helps 100 Students Start Strong

100 Marion County children received essential school supplies at community event

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August 12, 2025

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Action Roofing Services teamed up with Boys & Girls Club of Marion County to provide 100 children with school supplies, helping families save on back-to-school costs.

Manufacturer News

MuleHide Territory Manager Ed Kochanek Shifts to New York Metro Territory

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August 12, 2025

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Ed Kochanek, has relocated to MuleHide’s New York Metro territory, having previously overseen the company’s South New Jersey/Delaware territory since January 2023.

Awards

Burns & Scalo Wins Carlisle M1LEstone Roofing Award

The M1LEstone Award is presented to fewer than 1% of Carlisle's Authorized Applicators

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August 11, 2025

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Burns & Scalo Roofing Company receives Carlisle's M1LEstone Award for installing one square mile of warranted roofing systems—an honor achieved by only 1% of applicators.

Awards

O'Donnell Roofing Honored for 100+ Years of Family Legacy

Century-old company recognized for generational leadership and community commitment

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August 11, 2025

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O'Donnell Roofing Co., founded in 1924, receives prestigious Family-Owned Business Award from Philadelphia Business Journal for legacy and community impact.

Distribution

Metal Roof Expert S-5! Expands with Krannich Deal

Solar attachment leader adds major distributor to expand market reach across four U.S. locations

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August 8, 2025

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S-5! announces distribution partnership with Krannich Solar USA to expand solar mounting solutions nationwide through four branch locations.

Mergers and Acquisitions

NECC Acquires Ducks Roofing, Expanding Platform Across Mid-Atlantic

Announcement marks first acquisition since NECC received an investment from Rap Equity Partners in 2024

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August 8, 2025

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Northeast Contracting Company has acquired Virginia-based Ducks Roofing, a roofing contractor known for its expertise in healthcare, government and commercial facilities.

Giving Back

SMRCA Announces Winner of 2025 Scholarship Program

Applicants earn scholarship based on essays about roofing safety, technology or ethics

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August 8, 2025

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The Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association has named the winner of its 2025 scholarship grant, giving a local student the opportunity to further their education.

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Roofing Products

Innovative Roof Board Transforms Installs

DensDeck ProFast Prime gypsum-based roof board reduces material costs and installation time with lightweight efficiency

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August 7, 2025

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Georgia-Pacific Building Products' DensDeck ProFast Prime gypsum-based roof board reduces material costs and installation time with lightweight efficiency.