Industry News
Emerging code trends from the Single Ply Roofing Industry Winter Meeting
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Amanda Hickman of The Hickman Group shares insights for 2025. As the roofing industry evolves, so too do the codes and standards that govern them. Amanda Hickman, a codes expert from The Hickman Group and consultant to the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), has been at the forefront ...
RoofersCoffeeShop launches Speaker Bureau
A vital resource for the roofing industry is launched to support ongoing education. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, launches a one-of-a-kind speakers bureau for the roofing industry. Pulling from the enormous network of RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), the speakers bureau is part of the ...
IKO Commercial boosts reach with exclusive independent sales agencies in the U.S.
IKO announces appointment of six new sales agencies covering Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and South Atlantic regions. IKO Commercial, a division of IKO Industries, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industries for residential and commercial markets, is hitting the ground running in 2025 with a giant leap in expanding ...
MCA releases 2024 Annual Report
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, now available on the MCA website. This Annual Report, available on the MCA website, highlights MCA’s key achievements throughout the year, including advancements in advocacy, educational resources and marketing initiatives, all of which have contributed to the continued growth in ...
Roofr partners with CertainTeed to streamline contractors’ businesses
Through this partnership, CertainTeed is subsidizing select Roofr subscription plans through exclusive promotions for qualified SELECT Shingle Master™ and Shingle Master™ certified contractors. Roofr, a leader in roofing technology, announced a strategic partnership with CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of building materials. Through this partnership, CertainTeed is subsidizing select Roofr ...
Redefining the relationship between contractor and manufacturer
By Dani Sheehan. Stop by TAMKO’s booth at IRE 2025 to discover how you can leverage The TAMKO Edge® contractor program to increase your profitability, improve customer satisfaction and stay ahead of the competition. Each year, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) offers companies the opportunity to introduce and showcase their newest ...
TRI Alliance expresses concern over proposed 25% tariffs on roofing materials and supply chain disruptions
As tariff discussions unfold, the TRI Alliance will continue to actively monitor developments and advocate for exemptions for roofing materials. The Tile Roofing Industry (TRI) Alliance, representing leading manufacturers and suppliers of roofing components, is deeply concerned about the potential impact of proposed 25% tariffs on raw materials from South America, ...
Introducing Roofing Talent America
Formerly McCormack Partners, Roofing Talent America is revolutionizing commercial roofing talent recruitment. Roofing Talent America, where A-Players hire and get hired, is proud to announce new branding. Formerly known as McCormack Partners, Roofing Talent America is a company with a bold approach to talent acquisition in the commercial roofing industry. It ...
NRCA releases 2025 roofing manual volumes and boxed set
The manual is composed of five roof covering type-specific sections: asphalt shingle, clay and concrete tile, metal shingle, slate and wood shake and shingle systems. The National Roofing Contractors Association has released "The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems — 2025" to provide the roofing industry with the most comprehensive information ...
Malco kicks off 75th anniversary with sweepstakes
Prizes include a 2025 Can-Am Defender, a Traeger grill and Malco shopping sprees. Malco Tools, one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, today announced its 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Entrants have a chance at prizes including a ...
