Industry News
Roofing Alliance celebrates 30 years of industry leadership, innovation and impact
As part of its 30th anniversary milestone, the Roofing Alliance will highlight the members, partners and programs that have defined its legacy. The Roofing Alliance proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of advancing the roofing industry through education, research, philanthropy and workforce development. Serving as the foundation for the roofing ...
TAMKO Building Products launches Roofing STRONG Alliance™
Together, TAMKO and RSRA are building the Alliance to deliver expanded training, resources and greater value for contractors. TAMKO Building Products, a leading independent manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and waterproofing products, acquired the assets of Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance (RSRA), an industry-leading contractor community built on collaboration, education and ...
The TRIA team tackles D.C.
By the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. Highlights from the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance’s annual advocacy Fly-In to Washington, D.C. As the primary voice for the concrete and clay tile roofing industry, one of the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance’s (TRIA) most important roles is to highlight the concerns of their ...
PEPA expands its reach as RoofersCoffeeShop® joins the conversation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Advocacy, innovation and collaboration take center stage as PEPA broadens its impact across exterior building products. The recent meeting of the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA) marked an important milestone, not only for the association but also for the broader exterior building products industry. For the first time, ...
Royalty Roofing USA expands network with acquisitions of 768-Roof and Nasi Roofing
Royalty Roofing USA plans to leverage the established regional presence of both companies to accelerate growth in its commercial roofing operations across the Northeast and Midwest. Royalty Roofing USA today announced the acquisitions of 768-Roof and Nasi Roofing, further strengthening its organization and reinforcing its foundation of trust, craftsmanship and shared ...
Construction faces opportunity and headwinds in a two-speed economy
By Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, METALCON. Keynote insights highlight rising costs, uneven demand and sectors driving construction forward. Before leaders of the metal building industry in Colorado Springs, Colorado, keynote speaker Anirban Basu, a widely respected industry economist, underscored both the opportunities and headwinds facing construction: the U.S. economy is still growing, but ...
Trade Association Coalition Announces Q1 Findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing 2026
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the third quarter of 2025. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
Policy shifts reshape roofing industry outlook
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors face changes in insurance, trade policy and labor regulations that could impact costs and operations. Federal policy changes are increasingly shaping the operating environment for roofing contractors, influencing how projects are priced, staffed and executed. According to the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA), recent developments across ...
Tariff rulings and funding debates reshape roofing outlook
By Jesse Sanchez. Recent federal actions on tariffs, agency funding and industry advocacy are redefining the operating environment for contractors and suppliers. Federal policy activity in Washington is taking on greater relevance for roofing contractors as decisions on tariffs, agency funding and industry advocacy begin to intersect. Updates from the ...
Code alert for Denver contractors!
By Emma Peterson. Avoid failed inspections and stay compliant by reviewing manufacturer instructions relating to painted pipe jack boots. Recently, the Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) released an advisory article about a key code change in the City and County of Denver – Painting of the neoprene or EPDM portion ...
