Roofing News https://www.roofingcontractor.com/rss/2700 en-us NICB Warns Illinois Homeowners About Roof Repair Scams Following a derecho and tornado outbreak in Illinois, the NICB is urging property owners to watch for contractor fraud during recovery efforts.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102348 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102348-nicb-warns-illinois-homeowners-about-roof-repair-scams METALCON Expands Design District Education for 2026 METALCON's 2026 Design District will feature expanded education on embodied carbon, code updates, adaptive reuse and market trends affecting metal construction.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102357 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102357-metalcon-expands-design-district-education-for-2026 Valcourt Group Launches Commercial Roofing Division Valcourt Group has added commercial roofing services, including maintenance, repairs and reroofing, with initial operations launching in the Tampa and Orlando markets.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102345 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102345-valcourt-group-launches-commercial-roofing-division Renoworks Adds 14 Enterprise Visualizer Deployments Renoworks launched 14 new enterprise visualizers across North America since late 2025, expanding its customer base to more than 200 companies.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102343 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102343-renoworks-adds-14-enterprise-visualizer-deployments Konrad Wernthaler Named President of Gaco, Enverge Wernthaler will oversee strategy, operations and commercial activities for the two brands, which serve commercial and residential markets in roofing, waterproofing, sealants, adhesives and insulation.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102344 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102344-konrad-wernthaler-named-president-of-gaco-enverge Chinook Launches Integrated Building Assessment Service Chinook Building Envelope Services introduced Envelope 360, a building assessment service that combines roofing, wall and waterproofing evaluations into a single report.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102339 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102339-chinook-launches-integrated-building-assessment-service What Contractors Should Know About Modern Roofing Asphalt An Owens Corning R&D leader explains how evolving asphalt formulations improve roof durability, weather resistance and performance in today's demanding environments.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102335 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102335-what-contractors-should-know-about-modern-roofing-asphalt ABC Reports Construction Backlog Reaches Three-Year High Construction backlog hit a near three-year high in May, driven by data center projects.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102337 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:26:40 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102337-abc-reports-construction-backlog-reaches-three-year-high Metal Roofing Alliance Releases Free Homeowner Roofing Mini Guides The Metal Roofing Alliance has introduced a series of free mini guides designed to help homeowners make informed roofing decisions with expert-vetted advice on topics ranging from regional climate considerations to choosing a qualified installer.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102334 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102334-metal-roofing-alliance-releases-free-homeowner-roofing-mini-guides Minnesota Roofing Company Loses Most of Its Crew After ICE Arrests wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) An ICE enforcement operation in Bemidji, Minn., led to multiple arrests, sharply reducing one roofing contractor’s workforce and raising community concerns.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102333 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102333-minnesota-roofing-company-loses-most-of-its-crew-after-ice-arrests Avoid Massive OSHA Roofing Fines: How $12K Penalties Surged to $82K From a $12,295 complaint case to an $82,182 fatality investigation, OSHA records show the consequences of repeated fall hazards.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102329 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102329-avoid-massive-osha-roofing-fines-how-12k-penalties-surged-to-82k Free Girls Construction Camps Return to Philly 2026 Philadelphia girls gain hands-on construction experience through free MyWIC summer camps.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102332 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:46:07 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102332-free-girls-construction-camps-return-to-philly-2026 MyWIC camp2 780 x 439.jpg GAF Roofing Academy Surpasses 3,000 Job Placements Nationwide The company cited projections indicating the U.S. construction industry will require a 30.7% increase in labor in 2026, while roofing employment is expected to grow 6% between 2024 and 2034.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102331 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102331-gaf-roofing-academy-surpasses-3-000-job-placements-nationwide MBCI Celebrates 50 Years, Expands Roofing Resources MBCI is marking its 50th anniversary as it expands roofing products, project support services and distribution capabilities through Metal Sales integration.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102324 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102324-mbci-celebrates-50-years-expands-roofing-resources Materials Costs Hit Nearly 10% Annual Growth kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102322 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102322-materials-costs-hit-nearly-10-annual-growth Michigan Grant Funds Historic Lighthouse Roof Restoration

A Michigan preservation grant will help fund repairs and partial replacement of the historic metal shingle roof at Whitefish Point Light Station.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102320 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102320-michigan-grant-funds-historic-lighthouse-roof-restoration Victory Home Remodeling Earns Spot on Fortune's New York Workplace List Victory Home Remodeling, a roofing and exterior remodeling contractor serving the Northeast, was named one of Fortune's top workplaces in New York for the second consecutive year.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102319 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:28:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102319-victory-home-remodeling-earns-spot-on-fortunes-new-york-workplace-list National Roofing Week Highlights Veteran Roof Donations Across the U.S. kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) As National Roofing Week celebrates the people behind the industry, these projects showcase roofing professionals' ongoing commitment to serving veterans and homeowners in need.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102317 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102317-national-roofing-week-highlights-veteran-roof-donations-across-the-us IKO Solar Completes Solar Project Expected to Generate 536,000 kWh Annually IKO completed a 503.1-kW solar installation at its Blair Rubber facility in Ohio, supporting manufacturing operations and company sustainability goals.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102288 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102288-iko-solar-completes-solar-project-expected-to-generate-536-000-kwh-annually State Alleges Roofer Took Deposits, Left Jobs Undone kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) West Virginia's attorney general alleges a roofing contractor took thousands in deposits, failed to complete projects and refused refunds for consumers.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102318 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102318-state-alleges-roofer-took-deposits-left-jobs-undone Ridgeline Acquires Nebraska-Based Fremont Roofing Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration expanded its Midwest presence through the acquisition of Fremont Roofing, a Nebraska contractor serving customers across Nebraska and Iowa.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102316 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102316-ridgeline-acquires-nebraska-based-fremont-roofing RT3 Names Brad Strawbridge to Board of Directors Roofing Technology Think Tank appointed roofing contractor and software executive Brad Strawbridge to its board as the organization continues its technology-focused mission.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102315 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102315-rt3-names-brad-strawbridge-to-board-of-directors ATAS Employees Complete Manufacturing Leadership Program Two ATAS International employees completed a regional manufacturing leadership program to develop management and business skills.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102314 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102314-atas-employees-complete-manufacturing-leadership-program Polyglass Joins Polyiso Insulation Trade Group Polyglass U.S.A. has joined the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, expanding the trade group's roster of North American polyiso insulation manufacturers.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102312 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102312-polyglass-joins-polyiso-insulation-trade-group Massive Timber Roof Crowns Vancouver’s New Amphitheater gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Vancouver's new amphitheater showcases one of the world's longest timber roof spans, highlighting mass timber's viability for major public venues.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102311 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:19:18 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102311-massive-timber-roof-crowns-vancouvers-new-amphitheater Solvane Acquires Evolve Restoration for $50 Million Solvane Group acquired Evolve Restoration in a $50 million deal, expanding its restoration services platform and relocating its headquarters to Dallas.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102310 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102310-solvane-acquires-evolve-restoration-for-50-million METALCON Expands Education Program for 2026 Show METALCON 2026 will feature expanded training, economic outlooks, continuing education credits and a new Spanish-language track for metal construction professionals.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102300 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102300-metalcon-expands-education-program-for-2026-show RCMA Launches Membership Program for Roofing Contractors The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association has introduced a contractor membership program offering training, advocacy and networking opportunities for roofing professionals.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102299 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102299-rcma-launches-membership-program-for-roofing-contractors SRS Acquires CORCO Commercial Roofing Business SRS Distribution has acquired CORCO's commercial roofing division, expanding its presence in the Chicago market while retaining the unit's existing leadership.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102309 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102309-srs-acquires-corco-commercial-roofing-business Chicago Roofing Community Mourns Loss of Charlie Williams The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association and Tidwell Roofing & Sheet Metal are honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Williams, who passed away on May 19.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102302 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102302-chicago-roofing-community-mourns-loss-of-charlie-williams