Roofing Contractor Staff

SRS Distribution has partnered with JobNimbus to integrate its Roof Hub platform, providing roofing contractors with enhanced material management solutions, including real-time pricing, seamless material ordering, and timely delivery notifications. 

A construction worker died on Long Island, N.Y., on August 3, after being trapped for more than six hours when the roof he was working on collapsed; two others were injured in the accident. 

VaproShield has unveiled BlockShield SA Plus for roofs, a self-adhered air, water and vapor barrier underlayment.

Generational Equity facilitated the sale of Rogers Roofing, Inc., a Hammond, Ind.-based home roofing and remodeling company, to Vertex Service Partners, an Alpine Investors portfolio company; specific terms undisclosed, and the deal closed last April.

Heavy rains on August 8 led to significant flooding in Syracuse, NY, causing a roof collapse at Great Northern Mall and widespread damage, with the Moyers Corners Fire Department responding to numerous calls for help; the rain is expected to ease today. 

The Roofing Alliance, the philanthropic and educational arm of the National Roofing Contractors Association, has approved funding for a three-year research project with Clemson University to focus on "Sustainability & Resiliency Efforts for the Roofing Industry."

Georgia Boot has unveiled its new Carbo-Tec FLX collection featuring a square-toe, waterproof full-grain leather silhouette with all the infused ruggedness that Georgia Boot has become known for.

Two individuals were arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from a school building's air conditioning unit in North Memphis, Tenn., and were also found to possess drug paraphernalia; both are set to appear in court on August 7. 

KEEN Utility introduces its Camden work boot, which the company says provides rugged capability without “weighing you down.”

Beacon announced Q2 2023 results, beating Wall Street estimates slightly with earnings of $2.5 billion; the company attributed the sales increase to higher prices, acquired branches, and strategic investments