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MuleHide Appoints Daniel Kline for Alabama, Mississippi

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide has hired Daniel Kline as territory manager for Alabama and Mississippi.

Greenwood Industries Expands Historic Roofing with Gilbert & Becker

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

This partnership reinforces Greenwood Industries' strategy of building a platform of market‑leading specialty contractors

From Military Service to Roofing Careers: Veterans Find a New Path

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As Memorial Day approaches, veterans and industry leaders say structured training programs, like GAF Roofing Academy, are helping former service members transition into new careers.

Scott Littlefield Leaves Gulfeagle for TAMKO Role

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Gulfeagle Supply said residential sales director Scott Littlefield will return to TAMKO Building Products as regional manager of the West.

Zuper Launches AI Command Center for Contractors

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:15:00 -0400

Zuper introduced Zuper Sense, an AI platform designed to help contractors monitor operations, identify risks and automate tasks across roofing businesses.

What are the Safest Roofing Facilities Across North America?

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

More than 80 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities are recognized for low safety incident rates among workers.

Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding Launches Teacher Roof Giveaway

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding and GAF are accepting nominations for a community giveaway that will provide one New England teacher with a free roof replacement using GAF materials.

GAF Expands Impact-Resistant Roofing Product Lineup

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As storm season nears, GAF spotlights impact-resistant roofing products designed to help protect homes from hail and support stronger roof-system performance.

Texas Attorney General Sues Roofing Contractor for Alleged Scam

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Texas accuses the contractor for taking payments for roofing jobs tied to roughly $500,000 in work consumers say was never completed.

The Honest Roofer's Playbook for Post-Storm Trust

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

During Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, roofing contractors confront storm chasers, fraud-driven skepticism, and the growing challenge of protecting hard-earned local market trust.

Workforce Pell Grants Boost Trade Training

wyattj@bnpmedia.com (John Wyatt) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400

New Workforce Pell Grants could help roofing contractors recruit and train entry-level workers more quickly as labor shortages continue to strain crews, schedules, and growth.

QXO Names 2026 Female Roofing Professional of the Year Finalists

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Public voting is underway for QXO’s 2026 Female Roofing Professional of the Year award, recognizing women driving innovation, leadership and excellence across North America.

Roofing Corp. of America Partners with Schefers Roofing

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:24:36 -0400

The partnership expands RCA’s presence in the Midwest and brings the company’s total footprint to 27 branch locations nationwide.

Richards Building Supply Expands Into Colorado

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Richards Building Supply acquired United States Building Supply assets, adding four Colorado locations and expanding its contractor distribution footprint in the western U.S.

IBHS FORTIFIED Program Tops 100,000 Homes

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:30:00 -0400

IBHS says its FORTIFIED building standard has surpassed 100,000 designations nationwide as states and insurers expand resilience incentives.

Home Depot Q1 Sales Rise, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:12:00 -0400

Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and modest comparable sales growth as it reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook amid ongoing housing market pressure.

APOC Study Finds Roof Restoration More Profitable

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

An APOC benchmark study found commercial roof restoration projects generated higher profit margins and required less labor than traditional reroofing work.

Werner rediseña sus arneses de protección contra caídas

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:20:00 -0400

Werner ha rediseñado sus líneas de arneses Blue Armor, ProForm y LiteFit, añadiendo señales de inspección visual y actualizaciones de ajuste dirigidas a los trabajadores que usan protección contra caídas en los lugares de trabajo.

Tecta America Expands into Wyoming with Acquisition of Big Horn Roofing

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Tecta America acquired Wyoming-based Big Horn Roofing, expanding its national footprint and preserving the company’s leadership, workforce and local brand identity.

Polyglass Supports Boca Helping Hands Gala

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Polyglass sponsored Boca Helping Hands’ annual gala in Boca Raton, supporting hunger relief and workforce programs serving families across Palm Beach County.

Werner Redesigns Fall Protection Harness Lineup

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Werner has redesigned its Blue Armor, ProForm and LiteFit harness lines, adding visual inspection cues and fit updates aimed at workers who use fall protection on jobsites.

Roofing Alliance Marks 30 Years of Industry Support

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The Roofing Alliance is celebrating its 30th anniversary after investing millions in roofing education, research, scholarships and workforce development programs.

US LBM Acquires Carolina Building Supplier

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

U.S. LBM acquired Builders Supply Company in South Carolina, expanding its distribution network and strengthening its presence in the Charlotte and Columbia markets.

HCR Group Names Marlo Wilkey HR Vice President

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The HCR Group appointed Marlo Wilkey as vice president of human resources as the commercial roofing company expands across the Western U.S.

Duro-Last Launches PVC/TPO Roofing Tie-In Strip

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Duro-Last introduced a PVC/TPO tie-in strip designed to simplify transitions between roofing membranes and improve installation consistency on reroofing projects.

TAMKO Acquires Contractor Group RSRA

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

TAMKO acquired the Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance, expanding its contractor engagement efforts through training, networking and business support programs.

Roofing Contractors Shorten Pricing Windows Amid New Construction Cost Surge

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

Construction input prices have risen more in four months than the previous three years combined, putting roofing contractors under mounting pressure.

FLASH Weather AI Launches Hail Forecast Tool

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The AI-powered model aims to give roofing contractors up to 55 minutes of warning before hail hits, helping crews protect job sites, materials and equipment.

5 Ways Roofing Contractors Can Win the War for Talent

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Roofing contractor CEOs share proven strategies for recruiting, training and retaining top talent — and why intentional culture-building is the ultimate competitive advantage.

SOPREMA U.S. Opens Applications for 2026 Scholarship Program

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Students pursuing construction and design careers can apply for SOPREMA U.S. scholarships through May 31, 2026.