Industry News
How the Iran conflict could impact construction costs, fuel prices and projects
By John Kenney III, advisor to Commercial Roofing Contractors, Cotney Consulting Group. In uncertain markets, the most disciplined contractors focus less on predicting prices and more on protecting assumptions. Over the past several weeks, headlines have been dominated by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Missile strikes, attacks on energy infrastructure and ...
More than an oil story: Supply change challenges around the Strait of Hormuz
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn how geopolitical conflicts are impacting material costs, supply chains and more in the roofing market. For many people in the U.S., gas costs have been top of mind with the conflict in Iran disrupting oil distribution. However, the cost of this type of ...
MRA announces new members for 2026, driven by robust residential metal roofing market
As the largest nonprofit trade organization representing the residential metal roofing industry in the U.S. and Canada, MRA plays an essential role as a credible, trustworthy source for homeowners looking for reliable, long-lasting and strong performing metal roofing solutions. Driven by a strong and growing residential metal roofing market, the Metal ...
GAF expands industry-leading community contractor program allowing contractors to provide added protection for families in need
GAF remains at the forefront of community impact, pairing high-performance roofing systems with donated warranty protection. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, has announced an expansion of the GAF Community Contractor Program, which now provides a complete roofing system and enhanced warranty coverage for all qualifying residential roofing systems ...
Political uncertainty weighs on roofing businesses in latest State of Industry report
The findings highlight how uncertain political and economic signals are continuing to affect business confidence and investment decisions across the roofing sector. Political uncertainty was a growing challenge for roofing businesses in NFRC’s latest State of the UK Roofing Industry report. The report, produced for NFRC by Barbour ABI and based ...
Capital City Roofing joins the Roofing Alliance as esteemed Guarantor Member
Roofing Alliance members play a pivotal role in shaping and driving innovative advancements in the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance proudly welcomes Capital City Roofing, headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, as an esteemed Guarantor Member. As the 208th member to join this distinguished network, Capital City Roofing strengthens a powerful coalition of ...
Lansing Building Products joins PEPA as newest member
Industry-leading distributor becomes latest member in trade association’s new distributor category. The Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA), the trade association representing the wide range of polymeric exterior building products used to build resilient, beautiful homes across North America, today announced that Lansing Building Products has joined the organization as its newest ...
All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) debuts new website to elevate user experience
AWIP invites customers, partners and industry professionals to explore the updated website. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is proud to announce the launch of its fully refreshed website, designed to elevate user experience and better serve customers, partners, and the industry. AWIP has also unveiled its new domain, awip.com. New design gallery AWIP’s ...
Challenges and opportunities in ICI Construction in 2026
Annual OCS poll reveals quiet contractor confidence amid trade uncertainty, escalating material costs, financing concerns and continued labour market imbalances. Ontario’s non-residential building contractors remain resilient in the face of a turbulent and uncertain marketplace, according to the Ontario Construction Secretariat’s annual Contractor Survey. Two-thirds of the contractors who participated in ...
Show off your best CertainTeed roofs and win
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Share your work, build your brand and celebrate roofing craftsmanship. Roofing contractors take pride in the craftsmanship, detail and durability that go into every roof installation. Now there is an opportunity to share that work with the entire industry. The CertainTeed Roof Showcase Photo Contest, sponsored by ...
