Industry News
Join us Online for NRCA's 2021 Virtual Legal Conference
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). NRCA’s conference, Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets, will be online this October 13-15. Out of an abundance of caution for the welfare of our attendees and surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, NRCA’s premier legal conference, Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets, will be ...
President Biden Issues Sweeping Vaccine Mandate for U.S. Workers
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. It is still unclear what impact this will have on the construction industry. On Thursday, September 9, President Biden announced the government’s most significant push to vaccinate the country. The proposed rules will require that all companies with more than 100 workers mandate COVID-19 ...
This September 21 Help Support Higher Education!
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Join the Davis Memorial Foundation for a host of fundraising events at the Western Roofing Expo 2021. Founder of State Roofing Company in California, Larry Davis served as a director on the Western States Roofing Contractor’s Association Board of Directors and was active on ...
2020 Dodge Roofing Industry Report Shows Increase in Metal Roofing Use for U.S. Residential Re-roofing Market
The numbers are in and it’s good news for metal roofing. More homeowners are choosing sustainable, resilient metal for their re-roofing projects, according the latest 2020 Dodge Report that measures overall roofing demand and activity on an annual basis. The report reveals that the share of metal roofing used for residential ...
The International Roofing Expo Reunites the Industry in Las Vegas
The #1 trade show for the roofing and exterior construction industry, the IRE brought together thousands of industry professionals to reconnect and get back to doing business in person. The International Roofing Expo (IRE), by Informa Markets, was thrilled to bring together the roofing and exterior construction industry for its first ...
Roofing Alliance Announces IB Roof Systems as Newest Regent Member
Roofing Alliance members help guide the initiatives that improve the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance, celebrating 25 years as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announces its newest Regent Level member, IB Roof Systems, headquartered in Grapevine, Texas. Membership in the Roofing Alliance supports the efforts of ...
GAF to Acquire Premium Synthetic Underlayment Manufacturer FT Synthetics
The company will continue to operate as an independent business within the GAF portfolio. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FT Synthetics, a British Columbia-based manufacturer of synthetic underlayments for the ...
Grow Your Knowledge at Western Roofing Expo 2021
By Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). Seminars on September 22-23 promise to help you develop into a more knowledgeable roofing contractor. Learn from experts in the field how to more efficiently and adeptly install commercial and residential roof systems, gain insight on how to navigate challenging legal issues, ...
IKO Announces Plans for New Granule Facility in Missouri
$75M Project marks the company's fourth new US Plant in the past 7 years. IKO, a North American pioneer in the manufacture of residential and commercial roofing products, has announced today plans for the establishment of a new quarry and granule production facility near Ironton, Missouri. The $75M project will see IKO ...
IKO Acquires Ross Roof Group
IKO, a North American pioneer in the manufacture of residential and commercial roofing products, announced today that it has acquired New Zealand based Ross Roof Group (RRG). RRG is a manufacturer and exporter of stone coated metal roof tiles that has operated as a family owned enterprise for nearly 80 years. ...
