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March 2026 Product Focus

Tools & Equipment

March 16, 2026

Learn about the latest roofing tools and equipment innovations that help contractors improve productivity, safety, and jobsite efficiency.

Giving Back

GAF Expands Program Supporting Donated Roofing Systems

Contractors gain added warranty for donated roofs

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 16, 2026

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GAF expanded its Community Contractor Program to include enhanced warranty coverage for donated roofing systems, aiming to provide longer-term protection for families and nonprofits.

Roofing Products

North Country Slate Offers Lightweight Slate Roof Options

Roofing contractors can enhance and elevate the look of any commercial or residential roofing project.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 16, 2026

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A producer and supplier of slate roofing in North America now offers a lightweight slate roofing option for new construction and re-roofing applications.

Metal Roofing

Metal Roofing Alliance Adds New Members for 2026

Trade group expands amid roofing growth

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 13, 2026

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The Metal Roofing Alliance announced new 2026 members, including manufacturers, suppliers and contractors, reflecting continued growth in the residential metal roofing market across the U.S. and Canada.

Private Equity

A to B Roofing Partners Expands With Brown’s Roofing

South Carolina contractor joins platform

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 13, 2026

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A to B Roofing Partners announced a partnership with Brown’s Roofing in Rock Hill, S.C., adding its third retail brand as the platform continues strategic expansion.

Roofing Supplier News

Gulfeagle Supply Names Andy Beckerman Vice President of Vendor Relations

The company veteran brings more than two decades of experience to fill role held by Mike Lesisko.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 13, 2026

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Company officials say Beckerman's leadership will help strengthen the relationships that support Gulfeagle's growth and customer service.

Roofing Advisory Boards

ECA Advisory Board Welcomes New Roofing Contractor Members

Jewels DeCorsey and Lee Lipniskis join the Exterior Contractors Alliance (ECA) advisory board, a division of FEI Group.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 13, 2026

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The Exterior Contractors Alliance (ECA), a division of FEI Group, welcomes two new members to its advisory board and honors outgoing board members.

Technology News

Angi Launches Home Services App in ChatGPT

Tool connects AI questions to contractors

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 12, 2026

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Angi has launched an app in ChatGPT that allows homeowners to move from asking project questions to connecting with local contractors and requesting quotes.

Technology News

Intellia Launches AI Framework for Roofing, Construction

Marketing and growth consultancy introduces AI checkpoints, agentic workflows and market signals to help construction firms improve marketing performance and sales prospecting.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 12, 2026

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Intellia introduces an AI framework designed to help construction firms improve marketing performance, identify high-intent buyers, and streamline sales prospecting.

New Products

Siplast to Exhibit Roofing Systems at IIBEC 2026

Booth to highlight green roofing, waterproofing systems

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 12, 2026

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Siplast will showcase roofing and waterproofing systems, including modified bitumen, single-ply membranes and green roof solutions, at the 2026 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show.