Industry News
LRWA publishes updated Hot Melt Code of Practice Reflecting BS 6229:2025
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has published version 2.2 of its Hot Melt Code of Practice, effective from 14 August 2026. The updated Code of Practice reflects the recently published BS 6229:2025 and is available free of charge to specifiers, contractors, clients, suppliers and other interested parties. To support ...
Builder Saint-Gobain expands Northborough Innovation Hub with opening of the company’s first North America fire testing lab
Completion of the new $30 million lab marks the latest major investment in the region, another milestone in campus transformation. Today, Saint-Gobain North America announced the opening of a state-of-the-art fire testing lab on its newly branded Innovation Hub North America (formerly known as Saint-Gobain Research North America) which spans 26 ...
Homes by Avi is raising the roof with launch of hail and wind-resilient housing in Alberta
The new roofing selected by Homes by Avi will exclusively be provided by leading Canadian roofing manufacturer BP Canada. Calgary-based Homes by Avi is strengthening the resilience of new homes across Alberta by becoming the first large-volume homebuilder in the province to install the industry’s highest impact-resistant roofing on all its ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® launches Canadian microsite to serve the Canadian roofing industry
RoofersCoffeeShop.ca has been updated to a full microsite committed to keeping the Canadian roofing industry informed and educated. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the launch of its Canadian microsite in partnership with the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) and ...
Honoring decades of industry commitment
By Jesse Sanchez. Ten Canadian roofing companies were recognized for reaching 25- and 50-year membership milestones with the national association. The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) celebrated the lasting contributions of 11 member companies during its President’s Gala and Awards Dinner on May 29, 2026, in Québec City. Held as ...
Excel Roofing and Siding becomes Excel Slate and Copper
A new name that better reflects the company’s long standing expertise in slate roofing, copper craftsmanship and historic home restoration. Excel Roofing & Siding is proud to announce its new name, Excel Slate & Copper, marking an exciting new chapter for the Haddonfield-based company while continuing the same commitment to quality, ...
New market survey forecasts strong growth, significant potential for residential metal roofing in U.S.
Residential metal roofing is on track to capture an estimated 16 percent of the total U.S. roofing market within the next four years. The forecast for residential metal roofing in the U.S. is in growth mode and predicted to outpace the broader economy, according to a joint market study conducted by ...
ContractorHUB and CompanyCam enter integration partnership, reimagining the potential of every jobsite photo
The integration transforms CompanyCam documentation into AI-powered workflows, operational insights and business processes that save contractors time and improve their bottom line. ContractorHUB®, an AI-native operating system for contractors that runs their business not just their jobs, is announcing an integration partnership with CompanyCam, the leading photo documentation platform for contractors. ...
Eagleview unifies insurance and commercial businesses under Patrick Gill to expand AI-powered property intelligence across industries
Leadership appointment aligns insurance and commercial businesses to accelerate innovation, simplify customer engagement and expand AI-powered property intelligence solutions across industries. Eagleview, a leading provider of aerial imagery, property intelligence and geospatial technology, today announced the appointment of Patrick Gill as Senior Vice President and general manager of Insurance & Commercial Solutions (ICS). In this ...
How TDP-1 strengthens roofing adhesion testing
By The Coffee Shops™. How the TDP-1 Standard provides a consistent method for evaluating the adhesion strength of roofing materials. Understanding material testing standards and their results can be a bit confusing at first. In a recent article, the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), provides a simple breakdown of the ...
