Industry News
The Roofing Alliance announces 2026-27 leadership
This distinguished leadership group represents some of the industry’s most respected and forward-thinking professionals, whose collective leadership continues to drive meaningful progress across the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2026-2027. Sherri Miles of J.D. Miles & Sons Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia, will serve as president ...
Eagleview and Nearmap reach settlement in patent dispute
The resolution brings the matter to a close and allows both companies to focus fully on their respective business priorities and customers. Eagleview and Nearmap have reached a settlement resolving their litigation pending in the United States District Court for the District of Utah dating back to 2021. The parties have ...
SPRI announces plans to revise test standard for external gutter systems
This standard provides methodology for the structural testing of Gutters used with low-slope roofing. SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that ANSI SPRI GT-1 R2022 Test Standard for External Gutter Systems is being revised and will be re-canvassed for approval as an ...
SPRI announces plans to revise test standard for edge systems used with low slope roofing systems
This standard is now undergoing its regular review as required by SPRI’s ANSI procedures. SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that BSR/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 “Test Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems” is being revised and will be re-canvassed ...
14 years of skills demonstrations: NFRC returns to Edinburgh Castle for Build Your Future Skills event
The Nat 5 in traditional roof slating and tiling, delivered in schools by NFRC Members, is now in its second year and has expanded to more schools across Scotland. On 27 and 28 May, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) returned to Edinburgh Castle to support the Build Your Future ...
SRS Distribution announces expansion in Chicago with the acquisition of Industrial Cork Company’s commercial roofing division
Jeff DeJong will continue to lead the commercial roofing business under the SRS brand banner, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers and employees. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired from Industrial Cork Company, Inc. (“CORCO” or the “Company”) its commercial roofing business unit, ...
2026 “Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest” launches with $6,000 in cash prizes from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and S-5!®
Beginning June 1 and running through July 31, 2026, roofing contractors are invited to enter their snow retention projects in the contest to win cash prizes totaling $6,000. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. and S-5!®, leaders of rooftop attachment solutions, have joined together to sponsor the third year of the nationwide ...
Celebra la industria del roofing este junio
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. ¡La Semana Nacional del Roofing 2026 se llevará a cabo del 7 al 13 de junio y es el momento perfecto para mostrar tu orgullo por la industria del roofing! Cada año, la National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) organiza un evento llamado National ...
Un espacio diseñado para la comunidad hispanohablante del roofing
Por Alberto Torres. El eNews en español, Informando desde el Techo de RoofersCoffeeShop® busca acercar noticias, recursos y oportunidades a los profesionales que impulsan la industria todos los días. La comunidad hispanohablante tiene un papel muy importante dentro de la industria del roofing. Desde contratistas y líderes de equipo hasta ...
Engineering firms move to a position of strength, ACEC Research Institute reports
Despite the macro headwinds, firm-level fundamentals tell a resilient story. The ACEC Research Institute released its Engineering Business Sentiment Survey Q2 today, painting a picture of an industry that remains fundamentally sound, while recalibrating in response to a more uncertain economic environment. The quarterly survey of 583 engineering firm executives found ...
