Roofing News Up-to-date breaking news, information and events specifically geared to the roofing industry. https://www.roofingcontractor.com/rss/2700 en-us Texas Roofer Gets 5 Years Probation in $64K Roof Scam kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) A Texas roofer must repay $64,000 after pleading guilty to financially abusing an elderly homeowner over unnecessary roof repairs. A Texas roofer must repay $64,000 after pleading guilty to financially abusing an elderly homeowner over unnecessary roof repairs.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102619 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102619-texas-roofer-gets-5-years-probation-in-64k-roof-scam California Roofing Program Trains Next Generation of Workers The goal is to prepare students with the practical roofing skills, safety knowledge, and work habits they need to step onto a jobsite and contribute, and connecting contractors with motivated people who are serious about building a career in roofing. The goal is to prepare students with the practical roofing skills, safety knowledge, and work habits they need to step onto a jobsite and contribute, and connecting contractors with motivated people who are serious about building a career in roofing.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102618 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102618-california-roofing-program-trains-next-generation-of-workers Power Home Remodeling Expands to Cleveland Roofing Market aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Power Home Remodeling marks its third new territory of the year with Cleveland expansion. Power Home Remodeling marks its third new territory of the year with Cleveland expansion.  

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102616 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102616-power-home-remodeling-expands-to-cleveland-roofing-market METALCON Marks 35 Years With New Onsite Experiences METALCON 2026 will bring live construction demonstrations, new networking events and a veteran housing initiative to Orlando Oct. 7–9. METALCON 2026 will bring live construction demonstrations, new networking events and a veteran housing initiative to Orlando Oct. 7–9.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102612 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102612-metalcon-marks-35-years-with-new-onsite-experiences Omnia Exterior Solutions Names David Hutchinson COO Hutchinson will focus on continuous improvements and building the systems and processes for Omnia’s next horizon of growth. Hutchinson will focus on continuous improvements and building the systems and processes for Omnia’s next horizon of growth.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102617 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102617-omnia-exterior-solutions-names-david-hutchinson-coo Westlake Royal, Habitat MidOhio Mark 400th Home Westlake Royal Building Products and Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio are celebrating their 400th supported home, extending a partnership that began in 2002. Westlake Royal Building Products and Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio are celebrating their 400th supported home, extending a partnership that began in 2002.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102613 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102613-westlake-royal-habitat-midohio-mark-400th-home GAF, Optimum Roofing Donate Roof to Saskatchewan Community Centre GAF and Optimum Roofing are providing a complete roofing system for the White City Community Centre, helping protect the library, museum and other public spaces. GAF and Optimum Roofing are providing a complete roofing system for the White City Community Centre, helping protect the library, museum and other public spaces.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102611 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102611-gaf-optimum-roofing-donate-roof-to-saskatchewan-community-centre Adam Vaillancourt Roofing Marks Expansion With Roof Giveaway No. 77 on RC’s 2026 Top 100, Adam Vaillancourt Roofing is marking its regional expansion by giving a free roof to a homeowner in need. No. 77 on RC’s 2026 Top 100, Adam Vaillancourt Roofing is marking its regional expansion by giving a free roof to a homeowner in need.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102610 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102610-adam-vaillancourt-roofing-marks-expansion-with-roof-giveaway Royalty Roofing USA Acquires Tingley Roofing Royalty Roofing USA announced its fourth acquisition of 2026, adding Tingley Roofing, a commercial and residential roofing contractor based in Paris, Ill. Royalty Roofing USA announced its fourth acquisition of 2026, adding Tingley Roofing, a commercial and residential roofing contractor based in Paris, Ill. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102609 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102609-royalty-roofing-usa-acquires-tingley-roofing Which Roofing Companies Made the 2026 Inc. 5000? kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Roofing contractors, suppliers and commercial platforms are among the companies recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. Roofing contractors, suppliers and commercial platforms are among the companies recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102597 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102597-which-roofing-companies-made-the-2026-inc-5000 Sims Crane Names Katie MacGillivary as New CFO Sims Crane & Equipment named Katie MacGillivary chief financial officer, bringing 25 years of experience in acquisitions, capital markets and financial operations. Sims Crane & Equipment named Katie MacGillivary chief financial officer, bringing 25 years of experience in acquisitions, capital markets and financial operations.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102608 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102608-sims-crane-names-katie-macgillivary-as-new-cfo FlyGuys Launches Reality Data Capture Software Platform FlyGuys has launched its proprietary Capture platform for managing aerial and ground-based reality data collection, quality assurance and delivery. FlyGuys has launched its proprietary Capture platform for managing aerial and ground-based reality data collection, quality assurance and delivery.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102607 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102607-flyguys-launches-reality-data-capture-software-platform Nominations Open for the RCMA Project of the Year Award Program RCMA’s Project of the Year Award returns to recognize standout roof coating projects for innovation, technical excellence, sustainability and value to building owners. RCMA’s Project of the Year Award returns to recognize standout roof coating projects for innovation, technical excellence, sustainability and value to building owners.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102602 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102602-nominations-open-for-the-rcma-project-of-the-year-award-program 3 Charged in $779K Tulsa Schools Roofing Fund Scheme kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) A former Tulsa schools executive and two engineering firm partners face 27 charges tied to alleged payments for roofing work prosecutors say was never performed. A former Tulsa schools executive and two engineering firm partners face 27 charges tied to alleged payments for roofing work prosecutors say was never performed.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102604 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102604-3-charged-in-779k-tulsa-schools-roofing-fund-scheme Pennsylvania Roofer Wins Jobber Grant to Expand Pennsylvania roofer Sam Kensinger will use Jobber grant funding to launch a second Red Patch Roofing & Contracting location and expand into a new market. Pennsylvania roofer Sam Kensinger will use Jobber grant funding to launch a second Red Patch Roofing & Contracting location and expand into a new market.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102603 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102603-pennsylvania-roofer-wins-jobber-grant-to-expand RCMA Opens Call for 2027 Roof Coatings Conference RCMA is seeking technical presentations, case studies and panels for the 2027 International Roof Coatings Conference in Dallas. RCMA is seeking technical presentations, case studies and panels for the 2027 International Roof Coatings Conference in Dallas.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102600 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:15:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102600-rcma-opens-call-for-2027-roof-coatings-conference Roofing Alliance Members Donate Roofs at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) California roofers celebrate nearly a decade of providing new roofs for one of America’s most beloved charities. California roofers celebrate nearly a decade of providing new roofs for one of America’s most beloved charities.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102586 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102586-roofing-alliance-members-donate-roofs-at-camp-ronald-mcdonald-for-good-times Valor Exterior Partners acquires Dick's Roof Repair in the Midwest aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Valor Exterior Partners continues growth in the upper Midwest. Valor Exterior Partners continues growth in the upper Midwest. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102595 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102595-valor-exterior-partners-acquires-dicks-roof-repair-in-the-midwest Cuatro contratistas de roofing enfrentan cargos por trabajos que nunca comenzaron Desde el depósito de una vivienda hasta el anticipo de $270,000 de una iglesia, cuatro casos ponen bajo la lupa a contratistas de roofing. Desde el depósito de una vivienda hasta el anticipo de $270,000 de una iglesia, cuatro casos ponen bajo la lupa a contratistas de roofing.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102599 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:28:04 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102599-cuatro-contratistas-de-roofing-enfrentan-cargos-por-trabajos-que-nunca-comenzaron QXO Names Ken West President, COO kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) QXO appoints Honeywell veteran Ken West president and COO as the building products giant focuses on integration, operations and continued growth. QXO appoints Honeywell veteran Ken West president and COO as the building products giant focuses on integration, operations and continued growth.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102596 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:30:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102596-qxo-names-ken-west-president-coo Miró por una ventana y vio un futuro en el roofing. Hoy ayuda a otros a construir el suyo sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) Lo que comenzó con un “yo puedo hacer eso” llevó a Kimberly Santiago de los techos a capacitar a la próxima generación de contratistas.  Lo que comenzó con un “yo puedo hacer eso” llevó a Kimberly Santiago de los techos a capacitar a la próxima generación de contratistas.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102587 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102587-miro-por-una-ventana-y-vio-un-futuro-en-el-roofing-hoy-ayuda-a-otros-a-construir-el-suyo Ken Kelly vuelve a Kelly Roofing con “mentalidad de fundador” aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Una llamada de sus empleados sacó a Ken Kelly del retiro. En cuestión de días, negoció con el banco y recuperó la compañía. Una llamada de sus empleados sacó a Ken Kelly del retiro. En cuestión de días, negoció con el banco y recuperó la compañía.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102598 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102598-ken-kelly-vuelve-a-kelly-roofing-con-mentalidad-de-fundador Roofing Alliance Launches Sustainability Training Course The Roofing Alliance and Clemson University added a self-paced sustainability and resiliency course offering eight AIA Continuing Education credits.

The Roofing Alliance and Clemson University added a self-paced sustainability and resiliency course offering eight AIA Continuing Education credits.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102594 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102594-roofing-alliance-launches-sustainability-training-course EPDM Roofing Association Announces Best in EPDM Roofing Award Winners Check out the award-winning EPDM roofing systems from across the country. Check out the award-winning EPDM roofing systems from across the country.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102592 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102592-epdm-roofing-association-announces-best-in-epdm-roofing-award-winners Grainger Opens 550,000-Square-Foot Oregon Distribution Center Grainger’s new Oregon distribution center expands its Pacific Northwest footprint and is expected to create approximately 150 jobs. Grainger’s new Oregon distribution center expands its Pacific Northwest footprint and is expected to create approximately 150 jobs.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102593 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:15:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102593-grainger-opens-550-000-square-foot-oregon-distribution-center PolyCon Launches New Roofing System Warranty Program The new program pairs PolyCon spray foam with GE-branded silicone roof coating and expanded warranty options for authorized contractors. The new program pairs PolyCon spray foam with GE-branded silicone roof coating and expanded warranty options for authorized contractors.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102584 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:24:28 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102584-polycon-launches-new-roofing-system-warranty-program GMS Expands Pacific Northwest Footprint with Evergreen Acquisition kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) GMS adds four locations as its 2026 acquisition streak continues across building-product categories. GMS adds four locations as its 2026 acquisition streak continues across building-product categories.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102582 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:15:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102582-gms-expands-pacific-northwest-footprint-with-evergreen-acquisition Legal Roundup: Roofing Contractors Face Criminal Charges in Four States Contractors in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland are facing criminal charges, bringing alleged misconduct and enforcement actions into focus. Contractors in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland are facing criminal charges, bringing alleged misconduct and enforcement actions into focus.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102581 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102581-legal-roundup-roofing-contractors-face-criminal-charges-in-four-states Housing Starts Drop, But Rising Permits Have Roofers Cautiously Optimistic kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) July housing starts fell 12.4%, yet building permits rose 5%. Roofing contractors weigh the mixed signals, with replacement work and weather driving demand more than new construction. July housing starts fell 12.4%, yet building permits rose 5%. Roofing contractors weigh the mixed signals, with replacement work and weather driving demand more than new construction.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102579 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102579-housing-starts-drop-but-rising-permits-have-roofers-cautiously-optimistic Latino Roofers Build for Growth at Owens Corning’s Pantera Pros Summit sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) From the consequences of a 5% discount to the growing role of artificial intelligence, contractors at the 2026 Pantera Pros Summit explored what it takes to move from installing roofs to building stronger, more scalable companies. From the consequences of a 5% discount to the growing role of artificial intelligence, contractors at the 2026 Pantera Pros Summit explored what it takes to move from installing roofs to building stronger, more scalable companies.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102574 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102574-latino-roofers-build-for-growth-at-owens-cornings-pantera-pros-summit