Roofing Industry News

Where roofing lands in the economic landscape

July 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. From labor challenges to lead opportunities, Gene Marks shares insights on roofing economics. In the first episode of the Contractor Outlook newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Gene Marks to talk about how economics intersect with the roofing industry. Gene is the CEO and president of the ...

Beat the heat at one of Texas’s premier roofing events

July 18, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Discover the latest trends and innovations in roofing at NTRCA’s Not So Mini Trade Show. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, the Not So Mini Trade Show, on August 8, 2024, at the Hilton DFW Lakes in ...

Advocacy in action

July 16, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Impactful initiatives and collaboration drive change in the roofing industry. Find out how MRA is creating meaningful progress for Montana roofers. The Montana Roofing Association (MRA) has taken significant steps to advocate for its members and the broader Montana roofing community since their start in 1988. The ...

MBMA publishes Energy Code Compliance Guide

July 16, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Enhancing metal building efficiency with MBMA's new guide. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published a new design guide, Energy Guide for Metal Building Systems: Code Compliance, 2nd Edition. This free publication provides information on how to design, construct and maintain metal buildings to be energy efficient. It is available ...

Exploring the latest advancements in roofing accessories

July 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Discussing game-changing innovations in roofing, highlighting broad market appeal and bustling industry excitement. Marco Industries joined Heidi J. Ellsworth on the RCS sound stage at the 2024 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association trade show to showcase the company's latest advancements in roofing accessories. On ...

Shifting the perception of sheet metal fabrication

July 14, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Hear how the fabrication industry is shifting and why even mid-size contractors should consider getting involved. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is the biggest and most influential roofing industry trade event in North America. From the release of innovative products to networking events with every type of ...

Beacon announces acquisition of Roofers Mart of southern California

July 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

This acquisition expands service for commercial contractors in Los Angeles, California. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Roofers Mart of Southern California, Inc. (“Roofers Mart”) located in Walnut, California. Roofers Mart has a 40-year history serving roofing contractors in the Los Angeles metro market. “We are ...

2024 MBMA Student Design Competition now open

July 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The MBMA 2024 Student Design Competition is an exciting opportunity for architecture students, registration is now open! The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) 2024 Student Design Competition is now open for entries. This year’s contest asks architecture students to create an innovative metal building design for a new campus recreation center ...

Eagle Roofing Products partners with Hyphen Solutions and Supply Pro

July 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Throughout its 35 years of business in the roofing and building industry, Eagle Roofing Products has implemented various initiatives to enhance its communication with customers and partners from top to bottom. Throughout its 35 years of business in the roofing and building industry, Eagle Roofing Products has implemented various initiatives to ...

Tecta America Commercial Roofing acquires Sterling Commercial Roofing

July 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Tecta America. The national leader in commercial roofing acquires a leading company performing commercial roofing in Sterling, Illinois. Tecta America, the national leader in commercial roofing, announces the acquisition of Sterling Commercial Roofing, based in Sterling, Illinois. Sterling Commercial Roofing has served businesses and organizations of all sizes across Northern Illinois, ...