Industry News
The Metal Construction Association Takes on METALCON 2023!
By Anna Lockhart. At this year’s METALCON event, it will be hard to miss the various Metal Construction Association representations throughout the tradeshow floor and educational sessions! As the largest and most notable convention dedicated to showcasing the metal industries, METALCON is the place to be for metal construction ...
ARMA Announces Schedule of Events and Registration Details for the 2nd Virtual Asphalt Roofing Recycling Forum
This year’s theme is “Asphalt Roofing Recycling: The Path to Innovation.” The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is thrilled to announce its 2nd Virtual Asphalt Roofing Recycling Forum, scheduled for October 24, 2023. This year’s theme is “Asphalt Roofing Recycling: The Path to Innovation,” which promises to be a dynamic and ...
The Match Everyone Should be Talking About
By Dani Sheehan. What do soccer and roofing have in common? Learn how the SRS Para Latinos program finds unique business activities to engage with the community and create a lasting impact for Latinos in the industry. SRS Distribution was founded in 2008 in McKinney, Texas and has quickly become ...
Inspiring the Future Leaders of Tomorrow
By Anna Lockhart. METALCON will host a variety of exciting learning opportunities for young professionals to participate in to hone their leadership skills. The 2023 METALCON convention will showcase hundreds of opportunities for attendees to network, learn and participate in unique opportunities they won’t find anywhere else! For ...
GAF Partners with SoCal Contractors to Bring GAF Roofing Academy Training and Employment Opportunities to Local Communities
This free week-long event will offer students the opportunity to participate in one of three unique trainings. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, is partnering with Southern California-based contractors, BYLTup, Celoseal Roofing and Antis Roofing & Waterproofing to bring the GAF Roofing Academy to the region. The free week-long ...
Polyglass Extends a Warm Invitation to Connect With us at the 2023 Chicago Build Expo
Recognized as the premier construction and design exhibition in the Midwest, the Chicago Build Expo is a must attend event. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions in the United States, is excited to announce its active participation in the upcoming Chicago Build Expo October 11 – ...
Beacon Acquires Garvin Construction Products
Beacon is emerging as a national leader in specialty waterproofing. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) (and its affiliates, the Company) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of waterproofing distributor Garvin Construction Products (Garvin) based in Medford, Massachusetts, with four additional locations in North Haven, Connecticut, Beltsville, Maryland, Carlstadt, New Jersey, and ...
NAIC Signs Memorandum of Understanding With IBHS, Obtains Access to Top-tier Building Science Research
NAIC obtains full access to research, training and resources to better collaborate on topics concerning disaster preparedness. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that provides state insurance regulators access to IBHS member-only ...
SRS Distribution Kicks Off Partnership With Rayados de Monterrey
SRS will partner with CertainTeed to officially kick off its sponsorship with Rayados de Monterrey. SRS Distribution Inc (“SRS”), the nation’s leading distributor of roofing materials and building products, announced today its first event as part of its official corporate partnership with Rayados de Monterrey, from Mexico’s 1st Division Soccer League ...
Owens Corning Highlights Performance, Fire Safety and the Power of COOL Shingles at Western Roofing Expo 2023
During the Western Roofing Expo, Owens Corning presented roofing products and technologies designed to help roofs withstand challenging conditions. Residential roofs in America’s western states must perform in a vast range of weather conditions, help defend against fire spread at the wildland urban interface (WUI), and comply with stringent energy regulations ...
