Roofing Contractor Staff

PSA: PSMJ Resources and METALCON have created a nonprofit, the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, aiding post-disaster recovery in architecture, engineering and construction sectors. 

Georgia-Pacific named David Neal EVP of building products, succeeding Andy Konieczka in March. Neal, a 27-year company veteran, led major growth in gypsum.

Martin Solar’s Hidden Fastener Solar Mount was named a semifinalist in the DOE’s Solar Prize Round 8, earning $50K; the mount preserves roof integrity without external penetration.

BITEC, Inc. will debut its Imperflex SA2 two-square self-adhered base sheet at IRE 2025, expanding its SBS-modified system to meet contractor demand for larger coverage.

VersaBank partners with Watercress Financial to fund U.S. home improvement loans through its Receivable Purchase Program, expanding its proven digital funding model.

MFM Building Products will unveil its 48” Wind & Water Seal underlayment at IRE 2025. Designed for metal roofs, it offers high-temp adhesion and enhanced water protection.

The Raymond Corporation selected Purdue University's research on logistics flexibility for funding through its University Research Program, which has invested $5M in 19 projects since 2016.

RT3 will host a lunch and learn on Feb. 18, discussing solar tech, and a Feb. 21 panel on navigating roofing technology at the 2025 IRE, offering insights on AI, scaling, and vendor selection. 

US LBM enters Tennessee by acquiring Walker Lumber & Supply, a 75-year-old distributor. The current leadership will remain in place. 

GAF is training its contractors to better familiarize them with products that can lead to more resilient roofs through IBHS' FORTIFIED Roof program.