Awards & Recognition
ARMA announces accident prevention contest winners
Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 82 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2025 Accident Prevention Contest were ...
QXO reveals top finalists for annual campaign celebrating women in roofing
The public can vote for the finalists now through May 29 at go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced the five finalists in its sixth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, which invites the public to vote for exceptional women working in the roofing industry across the ...
Fifth-generation roofer wins SkillsUSA competition
By Jenny Yu. The competition provides young people with an opportunity to develop essential skills and invaluable experiences. At the Oregon SkillsUSA 2026 competition, Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ spoke with the winner and sole participant, Eric Schilling, and his father, Mike Schilling, president of Carlson Roofing Company ...
Celebrating global roofing success in Bratislava
By The Coffee Shops. The 2025 IFD Congress was a celebration of roofing craftsmanship, industry partnerships and the future of the trade. Roofing professionals from across the globe gathered in Bratislava, Slovakia from October 22–25, 2025, for the 73rd Annual Congress of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). ...
MFM Building Products announces additional Class A fire rating for Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal® in W.U.I. areas
This rating is in addition to previous fire approvals that include UL 790 and ASTM E108/ICC-ES AC188. MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, recently achieved a listing for the company’s Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal® underlayment from ...
Duro-Last's 2025 Metal Roofing Awardee: Billmans Cool Roofing Co.
By Emma Peterson. This award-winning project secured a long-term, high-performance roofing system for the U.S. Coast Guard’s largest West Coast training center. Just an hour North of San Francisco, California sits Petaluma, a picturesque town nestled between the rolling hills of wine country and the majesty of the Pacific Ocean. ...
Spray foam solution seals elementary school roof ahead of tight deadline
By Jesse Sanchez. A recent school roof overhaul highlights safety, sustainability and seamless execution by a top-rated contractor. When South Park Elementary School faced the daunting task of replacing its roof in time for the new school year, Strong Contractors Inc. stepped up to deliver — with precision, speed and ...
Project of the Year winners announced by ATAS
The seven award categories included: commercial roofs, commercial walls, residential roofs, residential walls, accents, sustainable and interiors. The winners of ATAS International’s 2025 Project of the Year competition were announced on May 4th. First, second and third place winners in each of seven categories were chosen by an independent panel of ...
Metal Roofing Solutions, Inc. achieves AC478 accreditation
Achieving this accreditation demonstrates that Metal Roofing Solutions, Inc. has the personnel, the organizational skills, vast experience, knowledge, management procedures and commitment to assemble metal buildings in accordance with code, specifications, costs and deadlines. The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that Metal Roofing Solutions, Inc. headquartered in Duncanville, ...
METALCON launches 40 Under 40 Recognition Program
Recognizing the rising leaders shaping the industry. METALCON has launched its new 40 Under 40 Recognition Program, highlighting rising leaders driving the future of metal construction. Forty professionals, age 40 and under, will be honored for their work influencing projects, teams and processes – from jobsites and fabrication floors to engineering and ...
