Industry News
Roofing Alliance issues annual call for funding
The Roofing Alliance supports innovative projects from industry partners, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations and research firms. The Roofing Alliance has issued its annual call for funding and is accepting applications for innovative research projects that align with its mission and are focused on one of three key areas: workforce development and ...
ABC Supply, parent company of L&W Supply, announces new president
ABC Supply Co., Inc., announced Frank Marcoccio will succeed Dan Piché as president of L&W Supply, a nationwide wholesale distributor of interior building materials and construction supplies. This transition will be effective January 1, 2026 and will build on Piché’s impactful tenure. “Dan has made a lasting impact on L&W Supply, ...
Potential impact of federal government shutdown on employers
By National Roofing Contractors Association. With lawmakers in Congress and President Trump currently unable to reach an agreement regarding legislation needed to fund the federal government, federal agencies have begun to operate indefinitely under a government shutdown. Congress and the administration failed to agree on legislation to fund the government by October ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce OutdoorCoffeeShop™
The Coffee Shops launch fourth Coffee Shop focused on outdoor living. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces a new website for the outdoor living industry, OutdoorCoffeeShop™ (OCS). This new site is the latest online community for contractors and outdoor ...
The state of the metal industry
By Jenny Yu. Metal contractors from across the nation highlight growth, regional differences and workforce concerns in a special panel of industry leaders. On August 6, 2025, METALCON and MetalCoffeeShop® joined forces to host a special webinar titled “Metal Contractors Share the Real Deal.” The panel featured leaders from ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey is an industry-wide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
Fields Roof Service, Inc. announces fourth-generation ownership transition
Fields Roof Service, Inc. remains committed to its long-standing partnerships with manufacturers, distributors and suppliers across the Pacific Northwest. Fields Roof Service, Inc., a trusted roofing contractor serving Western Washington since 1957, is proud to announce a new chapter in its history. Effective September 30, 2025, ownership of the company will ...
What the OBBB Act means for roofing contractors
By MARCO Industries. In a summary of the new legislation, the NRCA breaks down the pros and cons for the industry. On July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBB Act) officially became law, introducing major changes to tax codes and federal spending. While the legislation has sparked ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Refresh of AskARoofer™ Site
The updated design offers a clean, user-friendly experience that highlights essential information in a visually engaging format. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces a refresh of its sister site AskARoofer (AAR) to deliver an improved experience for home and building owners. ...
PSMJ announces new MBA scholarship fund for emerging AEC professionals
The scholarship is funded by a personal contribution from PSMJ's leadership. PSMJ Resources, Inc., the premier business publishing, consulting and training organization for the architecture, engineering and construction(AEC) industry, is proud to announce the establishment of a new scholarship fund at Bryant University. The Frank A. Stasiowski, FAIA ’75MBA and Joan ...
