Industry News
Benefitting customers and the environment
By GAF. Four new GAF plants across the country will meet the industry’s increasing customer demand, support communities by bolstering local economies and improve the delivery of innovative solutions. At GAF, being able to deliver to our customers is our top priority. That’s why we are expanding their network to ...
Family owned Guardian Roofing announces 2024 HALO Project recipient
Lakewood Veteran and family gifted new roof and gutters for HALO's Sixth Anniversary Giveaway. Auburn-based and family owned Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation has announced Lakewood residents Steven Sorensen and his wife Penney, as the recipient of Guardian's give-back community program, the Guardian HALO Project, which helps provide a family in ...
Construction camp empowers young girls
By Johns Manville. A hands-on experience sparking interest in construction careers. In the bustling heart of Phoenix, Arizona, a unique and empowering camp is quietly revolutionizing the way young girls see their futures. Designed to inspire and educate, Let’s Build Construction Camp sponsored by Johns Manville, offers an unparalleled opportunity ...
Turning one fall into lasting success
By Dani Sheehan. Known as "The Tool You Wear!"™, Cougar Paws boots have left a lasting mark on the roofing industry. Find out how it all started and what drove the company’s success. When Dan Cougar was a senior in high school, he fell two stories off a roof and ...
Get ready to ride into RCAT’s Texas Roofing Conference!
By Dani Sheehan. Shine your boots, pack your bags and saddle up for the Texas roofing trade show of the year. Dust off your boots and grab your cowboy hat for this exciting two-day expo! The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) is hosting its 49th annual Texas Roofing Conference ...
EagleView and Aurora Solar launch new capacity with EagleView Powered™ models radically transforming how solar projects are designed and built
Now solar professionals can more accurately design, plan and validate solar projects, resulting in improved homeowner experience. Today EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery and analytics, and Aurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, announced availability of EagleView Powered™ models through the Aurora Solar Platform to improve ...
The importance of tax relief advocacy
By Dani Sheehan. While the recent senate vote fell short, the NRCA continues to advocate for tax relief legislation and pro-growth policies for the roofing industry. On July 29, 2024, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) scheduled a procedural vote on the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers ...
Malarkey selects Franklin, Indiana site for new roofing plant
The new roofing shingle manufacturing facility and warehouse will be built at a strategic location that expands the Malarkey’s service in the Midwest and Northeast. Malarkey Roofing Products®, the leader in sustainable, performance roofing shingles and member of Holcim Building Envelope, has acquired property in Franklin, Indiana, to build a 300,000-square-foot ...
It's time to get ready for the 2024 MRCA conference and expo!
By Emma Peterson. Mark your calendars for October 21-23, this is the event to be at! In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with a panel from the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) to talk about their 75th annual conference and expo. This year, the event ...
7 reasons to consider a trade career
By Emma Peterson. The trades offer a great opportunity for young people to build a meaningful and stable career. Over the last several years, the trades have seen consistent issues with workforce shortages. As older workers continue to retire, there is a lack of young people training to take their ...
