Industry News
Unico Inc. and CertainTeed welcome the public to tour the first ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ homes west of the Mississippi River
CertainTeed and Unico Inc. hosted open houses in North St. Louis City. CertainTeed and St. Louis-based Unico Inc. (one of the nation’s most innovative HVAC manufacturers) hosted open houses at two newly completed residences in North St. Louis. They are the first ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™) homes west of the Mississippi ...
Closing thoughts on the 2026 economy
By Emma Peterson. FMI’s "Q4 North American Engineering and Construction Outlook" gives contractors valuable information about the current market. Over the course of 2026, FMI Consulting has released quarterly reports on the state of the engineering and construction industries. These reports help industry experts track market growths and falls, as well as ...
IKO Midwest: A celebration 20 years in the making
Honoring two decades of growth and commitment. In late September, IKO Midwest put focus on its people with a special 20th Anniversary Gala to mark two decades of contributing to the city of Kankakee, Illinois, as well as recognizing some of its longest-serving employees. The manufacturing plant, which produces architectural and ...
Building a business customers can trust
By Emma Peterson. Heidi J. Ellsworth joins Duct Tape Marketing to explore how community, content and authentic relationships can help small businesses thrive in the age of AI. In 2005, Duct Tape Marketing launched a podcast. The goal was to “help small business owners and the marketers who serve them build clear ...
A decade of roofing trends
By Emma Peterson. This report showcases the trends shaping roofing and gives unique insights into how the industry has grown in the last ten years. Over the last 10 years, the RoofersCoffeeShop® Trends Report, sponsored by QXO since 2022, has provided key insights into what contractors are seeing and ...
IFD Connection Forum 2026: Connecting the international roofing community
Hosted by wienerberger and supported by main sponsor VELUX: Two days of knowledge sharing and personal connections in Vienna. The IFD Connection Forum 2026 brought together representatives of national roofing associations, roofing contractors and industry partners at wienerberger’s headquarters in Vienna on 14 and 15 October. Personal dialogue and the exchange ...
RANZ launches 'Who's On Your Roof?' consumer awareness campaign
The Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ) has launched a new nationwide consumer awareness campaign encouraging homeowners to ask the right questions before choosing a roofing contractor. Running throughout July across NZME digital channels, NZ Herald, radio and social media, the Who's On Your Roof? campaign is designed to help homeowners ...
Roofing Alliance releases 2025-26 Annual Report
A major milestone was the completion of the Roofing Alliance’s three-year Sustainability and Resiliency research project with Clemson University, which produced an extensive industry report examining key challenges, opportunities and best practices. The Roofing Alliance has released its 2025–26 Annual Report, highlighting a year of continued growth, strategic investment and measurable ...
IIBEC and Building Commissioning Association sign memorandum of understanding
Partnership brings building enclosure and commissioning professionals together on education, training and advocacy. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and the Building Commissioning Association (BCxA) announced on September 25, 2026, that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on education, training and advocacy efforts. The ...
Best of the Best 2026 contest is open for slate roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Slate roofers can submit project videos through November 30 for a chance to earn international recognition and experience a trip to Spain. Entries are open for Best of the Best 2026, READYSLATE®’s annual competition celebrating craftsmanship and excellence in natural slate roofing. Now in its sixth annual ...
