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Roofing Fraud Cases Bring Lawsuits, Arrests in 3 States

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

More than $200,000 in alleged consumer losses, intentional roof damage and workers’ comp fraud put roofing contractors under scrutiny in three states.

Banner Capital’s Roof Restoration Group Partners With Oklahoma Contractor

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Exterior Solutions Group, or ESG, is a commercial roofing contractor headquartered in Edmond, Okla., serving K-12 school districts, colleges and commercial property owners.

Roofing Alliance Highlights Year of Industry Investment

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The Roofing Alliance’s annual report highlights investments in research, scholarships, workforce development and Clemson University’s first-in-the-nation Minor in Roofing.

Stow Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Plant in Georgia

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The operation manufactures punch-and-roll-formed teardrop racking systems engineered to U.S. codes and uses fully automated production lines and robotic precision welding.

Westlake Royal Enters Standing-Seam Roofing Market

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The acquisition marks Westlake Royal's entry into the rolled steel roof panel business, adding standing-seam roofing products to its existing Unified Steel brand.

IBHS Sets 15-Year FORTIFIED Limit for Shingle Roofs

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

New eligibility rules take effect in 2027 as long-term research shows asphalt shingle wind performance can decline significantly with age.

Canopy Services Builds a Common Language for Roofing Growth

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Canopy Services CEO Tim Russell is betting that roofing businesses can share technology, data and successful ideas while retaining the local culture and operating practices that made them successful in the first place.

MuleHide Names Alan Rosencrans Technical Director

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:50:41 -0400

As the company’s senior technical authority, he will oversee its technical administrative services, technical field services, warranty and claims support, codes and approvals, specification and systems development, and quality assurance functions.

Carolina Santos: de asistente a liderar operaciones

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Llegó a NV Roofing para pagar sus cuentas. Hoy, Carolina Santos dirige operaciones y comparte cómo desarrollar talento, mejorar procesos y preparar a la empresa para crecer.

Western States Honors Four Roofing Industry Leaders

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

The Western States Roofing Contractors Association recognized four roofing industry professionals for leadership and service, including longtime association leader Leo Ibarra as its newest Hall of Fame inductee.

Premios Techos y Más: nomina a quienes están dejando huella en el roofing

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:57 -0400

Los Premios a la Excelencia de Techos y Más reconocerán a pioneros, visionarios e innovadores del roofing. Envía tu nominación antes del cierre del 15 de noviembre.

ServiceTitan Expands AI Tools for Roofing Contractors

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New capabilities target insurance supplements, production scheduling, subcontractor management and material ordering.

Ordenan a contratista de Texas pagar millones por un caso de fraude

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:40:00 -0400

Rubinsky Roofing deberá pagar más de 2 millones de dólares tras 27 violaciones a la ley de protección al consumidor por prácticas engañosas en trabajos de roofing.

Curso de OSHA 30 para trabajar con mayor seguridad

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Una capacitación en vivo abordará protección contra caídas, seguridad eléctrica y otros riesgos de la construcción. Consulta las fechas y cómo registrarte con Lorna Rojas.

DeWalt launches expanded jobsite tool tracking network

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

DeWalt is linking its Tool Connect platform with Geotab, Trackunit and BoxLock to expand tool detection across vehicles, heavy equipment and secured storage.

Texas mantiene ayudas para dueños de casas afectados por tormentas en 27 condados

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Dos programas de Texas reciben solicitudes para reparar viviendas o reembolsar gastos tras los desastres de 2024. Conoce los montos y quiénes pueden acceder al apoyo.

SOPREMA Awards Four $5,000 Student Scholarships for 2026

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SOPREMA U.S. awarded four students $5,000 scholarships to pursue architecture, chemical engineering, and computer and electrical engineering studies at four U.S. universities.

CTRCA Sets San Antonio Roofing Sales Event for Nov. 17

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A November CTRCA Lunch & Learn in San Antonio will focus on how roofing sales teams generate leads.

Texas Storm Recovery Programs Remain Open in 27 Counties

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

RCAT is directing storm-damaged homeowners to two Texas recovery programs that fund repairs or reimburse eligible costs from 2024 disasters.

Texas Roofing Company Ordered to Pay $2M in Fraud Case

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:40:00 -0400

A North Texas roofing contractor has been ordered to pay more than $2 million in civil penalties and consumer restitution after a court found the company liable for deceptive business practices involving roofing repairs and insurance payments.

The Roof Supply Company Opens Third Branch in Pasadena

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Roofing Alliance Issues Call for Funding Proposals

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Projects should contribute to the advancement and overall betterment of the U.S. roofing industry.

ABC Supply Announces CIO Leadership Transition

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Tony Vaden to Retire as Chief Information Officer; Larry Sullivan Named Successor

Sunstone Credit Launches Flex Loan for Roofing Contractors

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Flex gives commercial contractors embedded financing to close deals faster, win more bids and sell larger projects.

Missouri Roofer Sentenced in Customer Fraud Case

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Glenn Jessen receives probation, must pay more than $138K in restitution after resolving 19 deceptive business practice charges.

Central States Names Christopher Harrison Chairman

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Central States Announces Board Changes: Sliker Retires and Christopher Harrison Elected Chairman.

Bill Would Lower Social Security Retirement Age for Roofers

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Proposed legislation would allow qualifying roofers and other physically demanding workers to receive full Social Security benefits at age 60.

SENCO Marks 75 Years in Fastening Tools

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SENCO celebrates 75 years of developing fastening tools and technology for roofing, construction and other professional trades.

Owens Corning Names Summer Harvest its 2027 Shingle Color of the Year

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

New color blend combines gold, burnt sienna, blue and tan tones as Owens Corning Roofing marks a decade of its annual color program.

HARCA Plans Houston Roofing Estimating Class Oct. 13

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Houston-area roofing contractors can attend an October session on pricing, estimates and bidding.