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Building a stronger roofing sales team

By Jesse Sanchez. Ingage explains how consistent messaging, practical analytics and carefully managed artificial intelligence can help contractors strengthen sales performance. Creating a high-performing sales team requires more than hiring talented…

Roof measurements and beyond

By Emma Peterson. How Eagleview One gives contractors next level insights. Earlier this summer, Eagleview launched their next-level property intelligence platform – Eagleview One ! To learn more about this platform and how it helps contractors and their crew…

Managing risk from the rooftop down

By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors can reduce liability, strengthen customer relationships and protect profitability by addressing the growing complexity of today’s rooftops. During this Coffee Conversations® sponsored by Anchor Products, Heidi J. Ellsworth joined…

Protecting the future of coatings with education

By Emma Peterson. BITEC®’s Shane Millwood discusses the importance of helping contractors understand proper product selection and installation practices. With the advent of new, more powerful products like BITEC® ’s Storm Breaker™ coating system, the coatings…

Turning roof inspection data into predictable revenue

By Jesse Sanchez. Consistent inspections, reliable data and the right technology can strengthen customer relationships while creating new opportunities for recurring revenue. Roof inspections can do more than identify problems. When contractors build a…

Fire-rated panels meet rising performance demands

By The Coffee Shops®. Insulated metal panel innovation bridges the gap between fire protection and thermal efficiency. As building codes tighten and facility requirements become more complex, many designers are facing complications as they try to accommodate…

The restructuring of the industry

By Emma Peterson. Learn about how major acquisitions, emerging technologies and evolving supply chains are changing the competitive landscape for contractors, manufacturers and distributors alike. Paul Trombitas is a partner at FMI Corporation , a consulting…

When homeowners do their homework

By Emma Peterson. With more homeowners researching roofing systems before making a purchase, contractors must be ready to provide deeper insights and expert guidance. In the last few years, more and more homeowners have begun doing their own research about…

Discovering the strength of purlins

By The Coffee Shops®. From withstanding harsh weather to holding heavy machinery loads, testing is vital to the discovery of a product's capability. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast , host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with DJ Highnote and Dale…

Understanding the role of the PIMA survey

By Emma Peterson. This Quarterly Market Index Survey offers a clearer picture of contractor confidence, market conditions and future opportunities. Every quarter, the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) releases a survey sharing…

Amrize Names Mario Gross President of Building Envelope

Gross has been a member of Amrize’s Executive Committee as its Chief Supply Chain Officer since the company’s listing on the NYSE in June 2025.

Students View Aviation Maintenance Through Schweiss Doors

Visitors to North Star High School in Lincoln, Neb., may be surprised to find a 1967 Cessna 150 aircraft proudly displayed in its own hangar-style...

Construction Material Prices Surge in August

ABC says another sharp rise in material costs could squeeze contractor profit margins in coming months.

From Local Roofer to Regional Industry Leader

Reader's Choice Awards 2026 Winner: Roofing, Siding, and Spouting

Roofing Jobsite Dispute Escalates Into Workforce Safety Threat

Police say worker threatened to 'split everyone’s taco,' prompting crew safety concerns.

The Best Roofing Leaders Never Stop Learning

There’s one thing most successful contractors I've met over the years have in common.

Zuper Adds Four AI Agents for Field Service Teams

New tools target sales coaching, weather, collections and reputation management.

TRI-BUILT Top Dogs Contest Returns for 2027 Calendar

Winners will receive $1,000 for their favorite local rescue organization and a feature in the 2027 TRI-BUILT Top Dogs calendar

CPI Names AWIP Finalist for 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award

All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal wall and roof systems, has announced that its groundbreaking InnovaCELL Technology has been named...

Bulldog Roofing Wins “Outstanding Commercial Rocky Mountain Snow Guards Project” Award

Bulldog Roofing has won the “Outstanding Commercial Rocky Mountain Snow Guards Project” category in the 2026 “Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest” for their work...

Austin Roofing & Waterproofing Completes Final Buildings In Its Portfolio

The milestone represents a reported achievement for the company, and according to a press release, spans Hamilton, St. Catharines, and Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Metal Roofing Market

Metal Roofing Market was valued at USD 23.6 billion, to register a CAGR of 6.4%, reaching about USD 43.9 billion by 2035.

Mapped: States are intervening to build stronger roofs with FORTIFIED

What contractors need to know about the program that’s moving inland

More on Canadian Tariffs and Ken Kelly’s Return to Roofing

How U.S.-Canada tariffs could affect roofing material costs and what contractors can do to protect themselves

Austin Roofing Completes Final 11 Buildings Concluding its Award Winning 26-building Portfolio

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austin Roofing & Waterproofing Incorporated, Canada’s largest fluid applied commercial and...

ABC Supply Names Mike Jost Next CEO

Keith Rozolis will retire at the end of 2026 but remain with the company as an executive advisor and board member.

Grainger Teams Up With Chicago Bears

Grainger is expanding its visibility through a new partnership with the Chicago Bears, including stadium signage, broadcasts and community programs, giving the maintenance, repair and operating products supplier another avenue to connect with contractors…

Atlas Roofing Expands St. Jude Dream Home Support

Atlas Roofing is donating complete roofing systems to St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway projects in 14 markets as part of a nationwide sponsorship supporting pediatric cancer research and care.

Peel-and-Stick Cap Sheet

IKO Commercial has introduced the ArmourCool SA – HD Cap, a reflective peel-and-stick cap sheet designed for commercial roofing applications requiring high reflectivity, flame-free application...

Insurance Battles Push Roofers to Rethink Storm Contracts

State scrutiny of insurers' claims practices is growing as roofing contractors face payment delays, coverage disputes, and pressure to rethink insurance-dependent contracts.

Construction Workforce Shortages Remain Acute As Data Centers Strain Labor Supply, Survey Finds

A new AGC of America and NCCER Survey shows construction firms struggling to find and retain qualified workers amid enhanced immigration enforcement, as they boost...

Shingle Tomb Secures U.S. Patent, Expands Distribution

Shingle Tomb markets the product as a way for roofing contractors to preserve information about a completed roofing project while leaving homeowners with the contractor's branding and contact information.

Morin Celebrates the Evolution of a Legacy: Matrix Series and Pulse Series

For decades, architects have trusted Morin’s Classic Series to create some of North America’s most distinctive metal façades. Today, Morin is celebrating the next chapter...

Guaranteed Roof Challenges Industry Norms with New Personalized Roofing Solutions Strategy

/PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Roof, a leading residential roofing company based in Georgia, challenges conventional roofing industry practices through a signature...

Rust Destroys Billions in Vital Bridges Roofs and Railway Networks

Good news first: Things are much better today. At least when it comes to corrosion. What was rusting and decaying back in the 1980s, nowadays lasts much longer.

Steve Swinney Steps Away From QXO

Swinney announced the move in a LinkedIn post, saying he had decided to begin a new chapter after nearly 20 years in the building products distribution industry.

Operativos migratorios afectan al 29% de contratistas de la construcción, según AGC y NCCER

Operativos confirmados y rumores sobre acciones migratorias están afectando la disponibilidad de trabajadores, especialmente en el sur del país.

Brothers Plead Guilty in North Carolina Roofing Scam Sting

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

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

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

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

S-5! Debuts SnoGard EF & Presents Accredited Education at METALCON

S-5!, the global leader in metal roof attachment solutions, will present accredited education and showcase its latest innovation at METALCON, October 7-9 in Orlando. In...

ATAS International Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Nel Bus

ATAS International, Inc. announces with deep sadness the passing of Nel Bus, who co-founded the company alongside her husband, Jacobus “Jack” P. Bus, in 1963....

Regan Roofing, Inc Expands Service Offerings with New Commercial Roofing Solutions in Oceanside

September 03, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Regan Roofing, Inc, a renowned name in the roofing industry, is proud to announce

Cornerstone Establishes Fortify as Dedicated Metal Business

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

10 Takeaways From Pantera Pros Summit 2026

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

US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania brick manufacturer for willfully exposing workers to silica hazards, proposes $496K in fines

2027 International Codes® Add Provisions to Accelerate Off-Site Construction and Support Housing Affordability

Washington, D.C.– The 2027 International Codes® (I-Codes®), including the International Building Code® (IBC) and International Residential Code® (IRC), now incorporate key provisions that streamline the approval of off-site construction. By...

US Labor Department finds Wisconsin food manufacturer repeatedly exposed workers to safety hazards following 2 incidents, 3 fatalities

US Department of Labor cites Maine hardwood pulp mill more than $700K for exposing workers to chemical hazards

US Department of Labor, US Coast Guard sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance maritime safety in Northwest Oregon

Federal investigators cite Florida roofing contractor for willfully, repeatedly ignoring fall protection standards, propose $349K in fines

As Homeowners' Premiums Surge, This Insurer Is Posting Record Profits

Rising homeowners insurance premiums, driven by climate disasters and higher rebuilding costs, have boosted Allstate's Q2 profits, underwriting income, and stock performance, analysts note.

Florida homeowners warned as hurricane season peaks: Most policies still won't cover flooding

A standard homeowners insurance policy in Florida usually does not include flood insurance.

Triple-I Index Shows Home Insurance Costs Outpacing Auto

MALVERN, PA — Homeowners insurance costs have risen substantially faster than personal auto coverage relative to household income since 2020, according to a new Insurance Information Institute index that tracks …

Oklahoma homeowners insurance hearing delayed as bias concerns continue

An Oklahoma hearing on insurance rates has been delayed while a clash over partiality concerns and participation continue behind the scenes.

‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims

Stressed UK homeowners tell of cracks opening up in the walls around them after two record-hot summers

Florida homeowners may have more insurance options. Here's how to shop for coverage

Insurance experts say homeowners should compare more than just the price when considering a new policy.

Home insurance costs averaging nearly 10% of typical mortgage payments

The pace of rising insurance costs has slowed in recent quarters: ICE

AM Best Revises Outlook to Stable for Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Group

AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” (Excellent) of Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Western Agricultural…

Oklahoma insurance hearing postponed amid dispute over candidates

A hearing on whether Oklahoma’s homeowners insurance market is competitive was postponed amid a dispute over insurance commissioner candidate participation.

Florida Posts New Workers’ Comp Rules on Physician Dispensing, Immigration Forms

The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation has posted finalized rule changes in keeping with a recent court decision on physician dispensing of medication, along with new rules requiring the latest federal immigration status forms for workers. Six months…

Specialty Insurer Orion180 Seeks to Raise $340 Million in IPO

Orion180 Insurance Group Inc., a specialty homeowners and flood insurer, is seeking to raise as much as $340 million in an initial public offering. The Melbourne, Florida-based company plans to market 20 million shares for $15 to $17 each, according …

NC Roofers Caught in Farm Bureau’s Sting Sentenced to Probation, Restitution

Two brothers caught in a sting operation orchestrated by North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance and state regulators have been sentenced to restitution and community service after pleading guilty to deliberately damaging roofs in North Carolina. Brett William…

People Moves: Pharmacists Mutual Names Shaw as VP and Head of Claims

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group announces that Sharon Duez Shaw has been named Vice President and Head of Claims. Shaw joined the organization on August 31, 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition from Peter Lambert, Senior Vice President, who …

Floridians Saved Almost $3B on HO and Auto Premiums Last Year, Actuarial Report Finds

Average homeowner insurance rates in Florida did not decline in 2025, but they increased less than 1%, down sharply from the double-digit average increases seen in 2022 and 2023. And auto insurance rates in the state did fall—by 4.1% last …

Florida Judge Cans Investment Funds’ Lawsuit vs. Lighthouse Insurance Exec

A Florida judge this week effectively dismissed a lawsuit brought by private equity firms who charged that Lighthouse Property Insurance executives misled investors about the extent of losses from Hurricane Ida in 2021. By entering into a 2021 note purchase …

Florida Citizens Awards Commercial Clearinghouse Management to Bridge Specialty

Despite months of lobbying and significant political campaign contributions by Ryan Turner Specialty brokerage, the winning bid for management of part of a Florida Citizens Property Insurance commercial clearinghouse has been awarded to another brokerage. At…

People Moves: Cincinnati Insurance Chief Claims Officer Schambow to Retire, McMillan to Assume Responsibilities

Cincinnati Financial Corporation announced that Marc J. Schambow, CPCU, AIM, ASLI, chief claims officer for its property casualty subsidiaries, led by The Cincinnati Insurance Company, will retire in January 2027. Schambow has served as Cincinnati’s top…

Kansas Woman Sentenced to Probation for Insurance Fraud

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced an Atchison County woman has been sentenced to 12 months of probation for insurance fraud. Amber Conner, aged 30, pleaded guilty on July 13, 2026, in Atchison County District Court to one felony count …

‘Cockroaches in My Food’ Claim Leads to Insurance Fraud Charge

A Warren County, North Carolina man has been charged with insurance fraud for allegedly seeking an insurance payment from a restaurant where he claims he found cockroaches in his food. Investigators say it was one of four similar cockroach complaints …

Michigan Joins Settlement Against Mortgage Servicer Over ‘Force-Placed’ Insurance

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) joined 48 state financial regulatory agencies in reaching a $15.5 million settlement with mortgage servicer NewRez for improperly imposing “force-placed” insurance costs on borrowers who…

Federal Judge Cautions State Farm Against Gambling With Courts

A federal judge in Alabama has likened State Farm to a gambler and warned that the insurer’s apparent strategy of trying to move claims litigation from state to federal court is a risky bet that might not be worth taking. …

Brightline Lands $350 Million Assured Loan in Case of Bankruptcy

Brightline has reached a deal with municipal-bond insurer Assured Guaranty Ltd. that would provide the debt-laden Florida railroad with at least $350 million in new loans if it heads into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to people familiar with the matter. …