Industry News
IKO Commercial appoints Pillar Building Solutions, LLC and Weller Associates Inc. as exclusive sales agencies for the Mid-South and Pacific Northwest
This expansion reinforces IKO Commercial’s commitment to providing contractors, architects and building owners with trusted solutions and local expertise across the U.S. IKO Commercial, a division of IKO Industries, a global leader in roofing, waterproofing and insulation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pillar Building Solutions, LLC and Weller Associates ...
American Ladder Institute ramps up National Ladder Safety Month
Now in 10th year, the campaign draws attention to safe practices and promotes educational initiatives. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the only approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, is gearing up for its annual ladder safety blitz, National Ladder Safety Month. Held every March, it is ...
JA Solar Power Talk webinar showcases landmark PV project at Borussia Dortmund's SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
Certified by RID as the world's most powerful PV system on a stadium roof, the project marks a milestone in integrating PV technology into large-scale urban infrastructure. JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, hosted a new edition of its Power Talk webinar series, spotlighting one of Europe's most ...
Introducing FT Solutions: A provider of premium roofing products
FT Synthetics is now FT Solutions, offering advanced roofing products with GripSpot™ technology for superior protection, safety and durability. FT Synthetics has rebranded to FT Solutions, a roofing products company that develops premium-quality leak barriers, underlayments and interior surface protection. The company offers patented GripSpot™ technology, which provides enhanced foot traction ...
Nebraska to face No. 15 Utah in 2025 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Cornhuskers and Utes to meet for first time in 33 years. The SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl will feature No. 15 Utah (10-2/7-2) facing Nebraska (7-5/4-5) on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. PT (3:30 p.m. ET) on ESPN. A frequent visitor to Las Vegas, the ...
Tackling tax code with Will Lorenz
By Emma Peterson. Diving into the changes made to Section 179 as outlined in the Internal Revenue Service’s Publication 946. In 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a document (946) titled “How To Depreciate Property.” The publication is important to note as it has a direct impact on roofing ...
S-5! adquiere firma española de ingeniería para atender la creciente demanda europea
La compañía amplía su presencia con la adquisición de una nueva planta de manufactura en el norte de España. S-5! ha adquirido ESS Group Engineering Technical Center, una firma española de ingeniería, y ha inaugurado una nueva planta de manufactura en el norte de España. Esta expansión fortalece la capacidad de ...
Eagleview’s inaugural AI Impact and Adoption Report unveils the state of AI in geospatial workflows
The report reveals optimism, early adoption and growing investment in AI for the geospatial community. Eagleview, a leading provider of aerial imagery and intelligence, announces the release of its inaugural AI Impact and Adoption Report, a comprehensive look at how professionals are approaching artificial intelligence in their geospatial workflows across a ...
ABC: Construction employment rebounds in September
Nearly half of ABC members expect their staffing levels to increase over the next six months, while fewer than 12% expect them to contract. The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of ...
Roofing Alliance releases impactful Sustainability and Resiliency Study
Industry professionals can now explore the full report and its key findings. The Roofing Alliance has released its comprehensive Sustainability and Resiliency Study, providing a clear, data-driven look at how manufacturers, distributors and contractors understand and apply these practices and where the greatest opportunities for improvement exist. Researchers began by reviewing 243 ...
