Giving Back
Building a stronger industry through recovery
By Emma Peterson. The roofing industry is coming together at events like Swing Fore Recovery to raise awareness of mental health and addiction recovery. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Alex Tolle hosted Stephen Spence from Project Map It and Paul and Kim Reed from Roofers in Recovery ...
A special time for a common cause
By Jenny Yu. This two-day golf tournament raised nearly $2 million for charitable causes! On September 15 and 16, 2025, SRS Distribution’s charitable organization, SRS Raise the Roof Foundation, held its 12th annual Fall Charity Golf Classic at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. The funds raised from this event ...
Building for a cause at METALCON 2025
Steel-frame ‘barndomimium’ being constructed on show floor; then reassembled in Montana as a veterans’ retreat. Those of you attending METALCON in Las Vegas, scheduled for October 21-23, will certainly notice the construction of a steel-frame building on the show floor. METALCON and industry partners are constructing the 2,500-square-foot “barndominium” at the show, ...
Beyond the expo hall and education sessions
By Emma Peterson. Learn about all the events and opportunities available at METALCON 2025. When you think about trade shows, you probably initially think about the exhibit floor or the education sessions offered. And while these are huge draws by themselves, trade shows offer so much more than that! ...
Mindy Dahlquist - Bright Futures for Girls in Construction
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Mindy Dahlquist, business development manager at TRA Snow and Sun, to discuss how the company is setting an example through its support of the Let’s Build Construction Careers for girls. By investing in programs that introduce young ...
PSMJ announces new MBA scholarship fund for emerging AEC professionals
The scholarship is funded by a personal contribution from PSMJ's leadership. PSMJ Resources, Inc., the premier business publishing, consulting and training organization for the architecture, engineering and construction(AEC) industry, is proud to announce the establishment of a new scholarship fund at Bryant University. The Frank A. Stasiowski, FAIA ’75MBA and Joan ...
Acme Home Exteriors, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region and GAF partner to donate a new roof for Lansing Intentional Communities
The renovated home will soon welcome new, lifelong tenants, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, expanding LINCS’ capacity to provide safe, supportive housing. Lansing Intentional Communities (LINCS), a vital community program in Lansing, Michigan, dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities, recently received a new roof thanks to the collaboration between local ...
Supplies, smiles and spirit: Our first community giveback event
By Dani Sheehan. Though our crew is spread across the country, this school supply drive showed the power of connection and collaboration. This year marked the inaugural school supply drive organized by The Coffee Shops™ crew. What started as a small idea quickly grew into a multi-state effort, with crew ...
Honoring 9/11 through service
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the SRS Raise the Roof Foundation is working with 9/11 Day to transform September 11 into the nation’s largest day of service. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Mikell Bollinger, VP of community engagement for SRS Raise the Roof Foundation, for a Roofing Road ...
GAF donates roof for Intermountain Cedar City Hospital’s new emergency department expansion
This collaboration is part of GAF’s social impact initiative, GAF Community Matters, which is focused on making a positive difference as neighbors and partners in the community by leveraging roofing expertise, resources and products to help build resilient communities. Construction was recently completed on the roof on the Intermountain Cedar City ...
