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Best of Success

RT3 Names Nick Zavala as 2025 Innovator of the Year

Young Gun alumnus credited with helping company adapt to solar market

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

December 4, 2025

Serving as brand president of Maryland-based American Home Contractors, Zavala earned RT3's annual award for innovations that helped streamline operations for his company.

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November 2025 Product Focus: Solar

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 26, 2025

These advanced solar-integrated roofing products combine durability, energy efficiency, and sleek design, giving homeowners a smarter way to save. Built to withstand the elements and engineered for maximum solar performance, this is roofing that works harder and shines brighter.

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

Roofing Contractor Staff

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.

Solar News

Beauflor USA Powers Metro Atlanta's Largest Solar System

Using half the panels of the previous record-holder, the system generates even more power through advanced solar technology.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 21, 2025

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Beauflor's record-breaking 1,040 kW rooftop solar system in Cartersville, Ga., uses half the panels of the previous record-holder while generating more clean energy.

FM Global's testing standards improve insurability of solar-equipped roofs in storm-prone states like Florida.

Solar Insurance Markets

FM Global Begins Offering Solar Panel Certification for Hail, Fire Resistance

In Florida, known for carriers fleeing and denying coverage, the mutual insurer fills a gap

Bryan Gottlieb

May 28, 2025

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As insurers shy away from solar-equipped roofs, FM Global introduces a new certification system for fire and hail resistance — aiming to boost coverage, safety and resilience in severe weather zones.

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Manufacturer News

All Weather Insulated Panels Launches Pw-R Series for Solar Applications

Partnership combines a solar solution with AWIP roof systems

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 24, 2025

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Touted as a field-installed solar PV solution, the rooftop assembly is designed to deliver optimal efficiency and work seamlessly with AWIP’s metal roof systems.

Heavy rains on Tuesday caused part of a shopping mall’s parking structure, which supported solar cells, to collapse. Mall officials reported no injuries, but over 80 cars were damaged.

Safety News

VIDEO: Surging Rains Destroy Solar Structure at Mall

The accident in the Ghanaian capital of Accra damaged more than 80 cars

Bryan Gottlieb

March 27, 2025

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Heavy rains in Accra, the capital of Ghana, toppled a solar-bedecked carport at A & C Mall, damaging 80-plus vehicles; videos show winds tearing through the structure.

Study says worldwide solar can power 65% of global energy needs.

Sustainability News

Rooftop Solar Could Power the World — and Roofing Contractors Hold the Key

New study shows solar panels on roofs worldwide could eliminate the need for fossil fuels

Bryan Gottlieb

March 20, 2025

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A new study suggests covering all suitable rooftops worldwide with solar panels could generate 65% of global electricity: Roofing contractors stand to gain by integrating solar solutions into their services.

Solar Panels at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.

Los techos metálicos: ahora la opción principal en techos comerciales

Rob Haddock

February 10, 2025

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En las últimas cuatro décadas, se han instalado anualmente más de 2 mil millones de pies cuadrados de techos metálicos en los Estados Unidos. Esa cifra sigue creciendo año tras año, siendo superada solo por los techos de tejas asfálticas.