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OSHA Fines Florida Roofing Contractor $349K for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Residential roofer cited for two willful and four repeat violations, faces proposed $349,754 in penalties.

Gulfeagle Supply Appoints Kevin Sims as Chief Operating Oﬃcer

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:01:00 -0400

Gulfeagle Supply adds a chief operating oﬃcer to further strengthen growth trajectory.

Royalty Roofing Acquires Vermont’s Rodd Roofing

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Fourth-generation contractor joins Royalty Roofing’s growing national platform

TopBuild le da a QXO una nueva ventaja en la distribución de roofing

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:00:00 -0400

QXO afirma que su siguiente fase consiste en demostrar la eficacia de su modelo operativo. Los contratistas de techos lo evaluarán en función de la disponibilidad de productos, la fiabilidad de las entregas, la rapidez en la elaboración de presupuestos y el mantenimiento de las relaciones con los clientes locales.

Fiscal de Nueva York demanda a empresa por presuntas promesas de techos gratuitos

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400

La demanda alega que Attyx utilizó ofertas de "techo gratis" para inducir a los propietarios a contratar costosos acuerdos de energía solar y préstamos con cargos ocultos.

U.S. Shingle Shipments Edge Up as Canada Falls 20.8%

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

U.S. shingle shipments slipped through midyear as single-family construction weakened, while modified bitumen gained amid stronger commercial and industrial activity.

RIMA to Lead Insulation Workshop at METALCON 2026

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

RIMA International will present a METALCON workshop on using reflective insulation and radiant barriers to address heat transfer, moisture and energy challenges.

Trump Tariffs Reach Some Canadian Roofing Materials

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

New 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports could raise costs for certain roofing coatings, tapes, panels and cement, prompting contractors to review bids and contracts.

IKO Commercial Expands Sales Network Across Key U.S. Markets

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

These appointments reflect IKO Commercial's continued focus on growing regional expertise, customer service and long-term growth across North America.

Master Roofing Solutions, Lifestyle Energy Form Solar Alliance

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Master Roofing Solutions and Lifestyle are combining roofing, solar installation and financing services for production homebuilders,

IIBEC is Hosting an Education Day at Western Roofing Expo

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Join IIBEC on Wednesday, September 30, from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. for two presentations designed to elevate your expertise in the building enclosure industry.

National Women in Roofing Seeks Presenters for NWIR Days 2027

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

National Women in Roofing has opened its call for breakout-session presenters for NWIR Days 2027, scheduled for Feb. 28-March 1 in Nashville, Tenn.

ABC Supply Interiors Expands in Mississippi

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

New Tupelo location strengthens ABC Supply Interiors' reach in Mississippi and the Mid-South.

New York AG Alleges $275M Attyx Solar Roofing Scheme

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

New York alleges Attyx used “free roof” offers to steer homeowners into costly solar contracts and loans with concealed fees.

Keene Launches Contractor Certification Center

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:24:00 -0400

Keene’s new contractor training center combines technical instruction, hands-on installation practice and certification in one- and two-day courses.

McPartlon Roofing Turns Roofing Scraps into Doghouses

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Santa Fe contractor’s “woofing” projects reuse leftover materials while raising money for local animal shelters and rescue organizations.

NRCA Safety Leader Cheryl Ambrose Dies at 63

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400

The industry mourns Cheryl Ambrose, a respected safety advocate whose work helped protect roofing professionals and strengthen the industry’s safety culture.

Capital City Roofing Builds In-House AI Workforce to Speed Up Roof Replacement

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Roughly 80 in-house AI agents across lead intake, scheduling, customer communication and back-office operations are part of a broader effort to compress quoting and response times.

HighPoint Exterior Home Services Enters Tennessee with Five Points Roofing Partnership

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The deal marks HighPoint's expansion beyond its existing North Carolina footprint.

New RoofScope–Leap CRM Integration Eliminates Manual Data Entry for Roofing Contractors

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The integration is designed to eliminate manual data entry, accelerate estimating, improve project accuracy, and streamline operations from measurement through project execution.

The Connecticut Insurance Department Promotes the Adoption of FORTIFIED Roof Standards

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

The event, hosted by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region, introduced builders, remodelers, and roofing professionals to the FORTIFIED Roof program.

Slate Capital Group Sells O'Donnell Metal Deck & Bar Joist to Clarendon Capital

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:35:00 -0400

Under CEO Matt Weiss, OMD grew from one to 21 locations, combining company-operated facilities and third-party logistics sites nationwide.

Amrize to Acquire Rapid Redi-Mix

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0400

With a network of modern batch plants and mixer fleet, Rapid Redi-Mix brings synergies with Amrize’s aggregates operations and cement network in the region.

Remodeling Holds Steady as Multifamily Starts Surge

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Replacement demand remains the steadier foundation for residential roofers, while multifamily construction provides a potential new-build lift amid continued single-family weakness.

Foothill Medical Center Completes 300-kW Solar, Roof Upgrade

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The Foothill Ranch project pairs a 300-kW solar installation with full roof reconditioning under a zero-upfront-cost power purchase agreement.

Sublynk Launches Certified Contractor Network

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Platform gives roofing contractors public profiles with verified credentials, background-checked personnel and access to an open registry.

ABC Supply Announces 2026 Managing Partners

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:20:00 -0400

The program recognizes managers who set the standard for outstanding leadership and branch success.

Bumble Roofing Expands Franchise Operations to Oklahoma

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Bumble Roofing is expanding into Oklahoma, its 17th state, and seeking franchise operators in markets vulnerable to tornadoes, hail and high winds.

Roofr Joins National Women in Roofing as Official Technology Partner for 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Through the collaborative partnership, Roofr brings hands-on support, resources, and meaningful visibility directly to the NWIR community.

Alfar Capital Launches Eastern Canada Roofing Platform

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:05:00 -0400

Alfar Capital and Walter Capital Partners are combining two Montreal-area roofing contractors to pursue acquisitions across Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes.