Industry News
Subcontractors No More? NLRB Reverts to Stricter Employee Classification Rules
By Trent Cotney. Here is everything you need to know about the changes to the Employee Classification Rules. If you use subcontractors, a recent ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could significantly impact your operations. This ruling will allow more workers to organize and join unions, and it will ...
North Texas Roofing Contractors Association Hosts Highly Anticipated Not So Mini Trade Show
The Not So Mini Trade Show offers an unparalleled opportunity for roofing contractors to connect with industry-leading exhibitors. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is excited to announce the upcoming annual Not So Mini Trade Show on Thursday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be ...
GAF Hosts Inaugural Training Program in New Minneapolis Training Facility
GAF Roofing Academy is aimed to bridge that worker shortage gap by bringing the training to Minneapolis residents. Almost 90% of Minnesota’s contractors cite lack of available construction workforce as a negative impact to their business in 2023. GAF Roofing Academy, in partnership with the local Roofers Union 96, is aimed ...
Beacon Acquires Silver State Building Materials
This acquisition expands Beacon's distribution presence in Nevada. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has acquired Silver State Building Materials, Inc. (“Silver State”) based in Gardnerville, Nevada. Silver State, a second-generation family business, has served the South Lake Tahoe and Reno market with residential roofing and complementary products for over thirty ...
Polyglass Breaks Ground for the Expansion of its Waco, Texas Manufacturing Plant Facility
The expansion consists of three parts, a new production line, warehouse expansion and site improvements. Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, announces the expansion of their manufacturing plant facility in Waco, Texas. In 2017 Polyglass opened its 5th manufacturing plant in Waco. It is the largest of ...
Saint-Gobain Installs Smart Water Submetering System And Upgrades Equipment at its Jackson, Michigan Siding Facility, Saving More Than 9 Million Gallons of Water Per Year
Saint-Gobain continues to implement its global grow and impact strategy, which includes ambitious environmental sustainability goals. Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has installed a smart water submetering system and upgraded equipment at its siding plant in Jackson, Michigan, reducing the site’s consumption of water by more than nine ...
Beacon Releases Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report
The report reinforces ESG commitment and demonstrates progress. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has released its second annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. This report provides an expanded, quantified view of Beacon’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments which are rooted in the company’s values. “Our 2022 CSR Report highlights ...
Roofing Alliance Announces Strengthened Collaborative Partnership with Informa Exhibitions
Supporting the Roofing Alliance helps shape important initiatives that improve the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance announces that Informa Exhibitions, Dallas, Texas, has enhanced its strategic partnership to include ongoing annual contributions and recognizes them as a Governor Level member. Informa Exhibitions, who presents the International Roofing Expo (IRE) yearly, ...
BOMA International's 2023 Annual Conference & Expo Full of Exciting News
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International 2023 Annual Conference and Expo is headed to Kansas City, MO from June 24-27. As the premier commercial real estate event for education networking and discovering technology solutions, there is something for everyone at BOMA 2023. This must-attend event provides the perfect chance ...
ABC Supply Co., Inc. Opens Location in Gilroy, California
The new location is to be managed by Alexandrea Dionne. ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, has opened a new location at 8211 Swanston Lane in Gilroy, California. The location’s hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 ...
