Roofing News Up-to-date breaking news, information and events specifically geared to the roofing industry. https://www.roofingcontractor.com/rss/2700-roofing-news en-us 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 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 84 Lumber Names Dustin Hauenstein Chief Financial Officer Hauenstein brings more than 25 years of finance and accounting experience across the retail and financial services industries. Hauenstein brings more than 25 years of finance and accounting experience across the retail and financial services industries.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102575 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102575-84-lumber-names-dustin-hauenstein-chief-financial-officer O’Hara’s Son Roofing Names Jake Hyatt CEO O’Hara’s Son Roofing ranked No. 7 among commercial roofing contractors on RC's 2026 Top 100 Roofing Contractors list, up from No. 11 in 2024. O’Hara’s Son Roofing ranked No. 7 among commercial roofing contractors on RC's 2026 Top 100 Roofing Contractors list, up from No. 11 in 2024.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102573 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102573-oharas-son-roofing-names-jake-hyatt-ceo Home Depot Sales Rise 5.7% as Retailer Expands Express Delivery Nationwide kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) The Home Depot reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results while announcing a nationwide expansion of its Express Delivery service, giving contractors and other customers access to thousands of products in three hours or less. The Home Depot reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results while announcing a nationwide expansion of its Express Delivery service, giving contractors and other customers access to thousands of products in three hours or less. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102572 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102572-home-depot-sales-rise-57-as-retailer-expands-express-delivery-nationwide SMRCA Announces 2026 Roofing Scholarship Winners Unique partnership among Michigan's roofing community supports scholarships for continued education. Unique partnership among Michigan's roofing community supports scholarships for continued education.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102570 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102570-smrca-announces-2026-roofing-scholarship-winners GAF Wins 2026 FORTIFIED Pioneer Award for Resilient Roofing Leadership IBHS recognized GAF for advancing resilient roofing through contractor training, industry education and its alliance supporting wider adoption of FORTIFIED Roof standards. IBHS recognized GAF for advancing resilient roofing through contractor training, industry education and its alliance supporting wider adoption of FORTIFIED Roof standards.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102571 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102571-gaf-wins-2026-fortified-pioneer-award-for-resilient-roofing-leadership Home Genius Exteriors Expands Charitable Efforts With National Giving Events Company supports military families, veterans and Ronald McDonald House Charities through donations, volunteer projects and a charity hockey tournament. Company supports military families, veterans and Ronald McDonald House Charities through donations, volunteer projects and a charity hockey tournament.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102567 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102567-home-genius-exteriors-expands-charitable-efforts-with-national-giving-events Balance Point Capital Invests in Allied Roofing Partners Allied Roofing Partners has partnered with six brands since its founding in 2024 and currently services 17 states. Allied Roofing Partners has partnered with six brands since its founding in 2024 and currently services 17 states.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102566 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102566-balance-point-capital-invests-in-allied-roofing-partners Saint-Gobain Opens North America Fire Testing Lab New Massachusetts fire lab expands in-house testing for walls, floors, and fire protection systems. New Massachusetts fire lab expands in-house testing for walls, floors, and fire protection systems.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102563 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:33:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102563-saint-gobain-opens-north-america-fire-testing-lab RoofSpark Rebrands, Names New CEO RoofSpark works with residential roofing contractors nationwide and says its program can either supplement or replace lead-generation channels such as referrals, door-to-door sales and storm-driven marketing. RoofSpark works with residential roofing contractors nationwide and says its program can either supplement or replace lead-generation channels such as referrals, door-to-door sales and storm-driven marketing.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102560 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102560-roofspark-rebrands-names-new-ceo Action Roofing Donates School Supplies to Boys & Girls Club Children ages 6 to 12 each received pens, pencils, glue, and notebooks during a special event. Children ages 6 to 12 each received pens, pencils, glue, and notebooks during a special event.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102559 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102559-action-roofing-donates-school-supplies-to-boys-and-girls-club MuleHide Expands Business Development Team Baldwin will work with general contractors, building owners, private developers and national chains across the United States. Baldwin will work with general contractors, building owners, private developers and national chains across the United States.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102554 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102554-mulehide-expands-business-development-team New Roofing Comic Book Aims to Inspire Future Tradespeople kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) Former educator Charles Clark is using a roofing indie comic book to introduce middle school students to careers in the skilled trades. Former educator Charles Clark is using a roofing indie comic book to introduce middle school students to careers in the skilled trades.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102552 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102552-new-roofing-comic-book-aims-to-inspire-future-tradespeople Homes by Avi Makes Hail-Resistant Roofing Standard on New Homes in Canada Insurance Bureau of Canada says the move could improve resilience and help lower insurance costs in hail-prone areas Insurance Bureau of Canada says the move could improve resilience and help lower insurance costs in hail-prone areas

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102550 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102550-homes-by-avi-makes-hail-resistant-roofing-standard-on-new-homes-in-canada True Metal Supply Ranks No. 33 on 2026 Inc. 5000 Founded in 2022, the company operates facilities in Knoxville, Tenn., and Asheville, N.C. Founded in 2022, the company operates facilities in Knoxville, Tenn., and Asheville, N.C. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102548 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102548-true-metal-supply-ranks-no-33-on-2026-inc-5000 SRS Distribution Acquires HVAC Distributor Lohmiller & Co. aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) SRS Distribution dips deeper into the HVAC supply world with latest acquisition. SRS Distribution dips deeper into the HVAC supply world with latest acquisition.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102547 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:45:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102547-srs-distribution-acquires-hvac-distributor-lohmiller-and-co Roofing Alliance Names 2026-27 Melvin Kruger Scholarship Recipients Thirteen new recipients join 12 renewal scholars as the organization awards $114,000 for the academic year. Thirteen new recipients join 12 renewal scholars as the organization awards $114,000 for the academic year.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102543 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102543-roofing-alliance-names-2026-27-melvin-kruger-scholarship-recipients Ken Kelly Brings a ‘Founder’s Mentality’ Back to Kelly Roofing aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) Ken Kelly Returns to Rescue Family Roofing Business http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102540 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:43:19 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102540-ken-kelly-brings-a-founders-mentality-back-to-kelly-roofing Construction Adds 22,000 Jobs as Nonresidential Hiring Surges Construction added 22,000 jobs in July, with nonresidential specialty trade contractors accounting for most of the industry’s hiring gains. Construction added 22,000 jobs in July, with nonresidential specialty trade contractors accounting for most of the industry’s hiring gains.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102542 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102542-construction-adds-22-000-jobs-as-nonresidential-hiring-surges What Contractors Can Expect at Western Roofing Expo 2026 sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) Western Roofing Expo 2026 returns to Las Vegas Sept. 27-29 with 28 seminars, a two-day trade show, product demonstrations and networking events. Western Roofing Expo 2026 returns to Las Vegas Sept. 27-29 with 28 seminars, a two-day trade show, product demonstrations and networking events.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102538 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102538-what-contractors-can-expect-at-western-roofing-expo-2026 GoodLeap ofrece hasta $150,000 en línea de crédito para renovar viviendas La GoodLeap Home Visa Signature Card permite a propietarios aprobados financiar mejoras en su casa por etapas y convertir sus saldos mayores de $1,000 en pagos fijos. La GoodLeap Home Visa Signature Card permite a propietarios aprobados financiar mejoras en su casa por etapas y convertir sus saldos mayores de $1,000 en pagos fijos. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102534 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102534-goodleap-ofrece-hasta-150-000-en-linea-de-credito-para-renovar-viviendas