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Brothers Plead Guilty in North Carolina Roofing Scam Sting

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400

One defendant is barred from the roofing industry during a two-year probation.

Roofers Going Digital mostrará cómo usar IA en el roofing en Summit de GAF Latinos In Roofing

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

La sesión incluirá fundamentos de IA, una demostración en vivo y herramientas para mejorar la visibilidad, el seguimiento de prospectos y las operaciones.

Contratista de roofing en Texas recibe 5 años de libertad condicional por fraude de $64,000

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Levy Aaron Lee se declaró culpable de abuso financiero contra una mujer de 71 años por venderle reparaciones de techo que no necesitaba.

Immigration Enforcement Affects 29% of Contractors, AGC-NCCER Survey Finds

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:37:30 -0400

An AGC-NCCER survey finds actual and rumored immigration actions are disrupting construction workforces, particularly in the South.

DOE Says 2024 Energy Code Could Add Billions in Housing Costs

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Analysis puts spotlight on insulation, air sealing and building-envelope requirements.

10 lecciones clave que dejó Pantera Pros Summit 2026

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Pantera Pros Summit dejó consejos sobre márgenes, inteligencia artificial, seguros y el creciente liderazgo latino en la industria del roofing.

10 Takeaways From Pantera Pros Summit 2026

sotoservinp@bnpmedia.com (Patricia Soto Servin) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Pantera Pros Summit offered advice on margins, artificial intelligence, insurance and growing Latino leadership in the roofing industry.

NRCA, OSHA Mark Suicide Prevention Month in September

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Roofers are also encouraged to participate in the National Stand Down for Construction Suicide Prevention Week on Monday, Sept. 14.

AI Use Jumps Among Construction Firms, Houzz Survey Finds

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A new Houzz report finds AI adoption surging among construction firms, with contractors reporting significant time savings and productivity gains.

Cornerstone Establishes Fortify as Dedicated Metal Business

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Cornerstone Building Brands’ Metal Solutions business now operates as Fortify Building Solutions, serving the metal building industry under CEO Matt Ackley.

SESCO Expands Into Roof Coatings Under New Ownership

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:42:56 -0400

SESCO Roofing Products is expanding beyond its traditional granules and equipment business with a new portfolio of silicone and acrylic coatings, mastics, spray foam and accessories aimed at the commercial roof restoration market.

FTC Blocks $725M Loctite-Liquid Nails Merger

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

A federal court blocked Henkel’s $725 million purchase of Liquid Nails after the Federal Trade Commission argued the deal could raise prices and reduce competition.

GAF Volunteers Support Habitat Build Near New Kansas Plant

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Working alongside Habitat staff, volunteers insulated windows, installed rafter insulation baffles in the attic, added stud guard safety plates and caulked the home’s exterior ahead of painting.

S-5! to Present Education, New Snow Retention Solution at METALCON

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The metal roof attachment manufacturer will showcase SnoGard EF, its latest snow retention solution, alongside educational sessions offering continuing education credits.

Cool Roofs Acquires Houston-Based CoBros Roofing

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The acquisition adds CoBros Roofing’s local crews, infrastructure and customer base to Cool Roofs’ existing operations in the Houston market.

Ridgeline Roofing Builds Out Midwest Platform

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The Freedom Roofing deal further builds out a Midwest footprint that now reaches Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois.

Tesla Solar Roof Exit Leaves Contractors Facing Costs, Service Questions

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Tesla’s Solar Roof exit is forcing contractors to rethink active projects, specialized training investments and long-term service obligations for existing customers.

MuleHide Names Garen Rodriguez Chicago Territory Manager

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Rodriguez comes to MuleHide from commercial roofing contractor Waukegan Roofing Co. Inc. in Waukegan Ill.

Bulldog Roofing Wins Award for Solar Snow Retention Project

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bulldog Roofing earned national recognition for installing a snow retention system beneath rooftop solar panels at a Colorado affordable housing development, addressing concerns about falling snow and ice.

SRS Distribution Kicks Off 17-Stop Football Tailgate Tour

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The SRS XTV Football Tour will bring contractors and other industry’s professional football games across the country.

ATAS International Co-Founder Nel Bus Dies at 95

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Bus helped build ATAS from a family basement operation into a multigenerational metal roofing and building products manufacturer.

Former Attorney Charged in Hurricane Ida Roofing Scheme

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400

A former Louisiana attorney faces a federal wire fraud conspiracy charge tied to Hurricane Ida roofing claims and allegedly undisclosed assignment-of-benefits agreements.

Home Genius Exteriors Celebrates Three National Honors

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400

RC's Top 100 was just the beginning for a big summer at Home Genius Exteriors.

Brandon Riddle Elected to NEMEON Board of Directors

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

NEMEON named South Coast Shingle Vice President Brandon Riddle to its Board of Directors, bringing more than 20 years of independent distribution experience to the cooperative’s leadership.

Rocky Mountain Snow Guards launches Rocky Fence

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Rocky Fence offers a two-pipe snow retention option for standing seam metal roofs.

Texas Roofer Gets 5 Years Probation in $64K Roof Scam

kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A Texas roofer must repay $64,000 after pleading guilty to financially abusing an elderly homeowner over unnecessary roof repairs.

California Roofing Program Trains Next Generation of Workers

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Power Home Remodeling Expands to Cleveland Roofing Market

aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Power Home Remodeling marks its third new territory of the year with Cleveland expansion.

EPDM Roofing Association Launches Field Membrane Study

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

New roofing study to advance service-life research for commercial buildings.

METALCON Marks 35 Years With New Onsite Experiences

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

METALCON 2026 will bring live construction demonstrations, new networking events and a veteran housing initiative to Orlando Oct. 7–9.