Industry News
Policy shifts roofers should watch
By The Coffee Shops™. Updates on mortgage insurance rules, tariffs and regulatory reform as of March 2026. Currently, there are a variety of federal level polices that are getting debated and developed that could change the way contractors handle insurance, material costs, workplace management and jobsite planning. In a March ...
Measuring the value of building enclosure consultants
By Rick Gardner, IIBEC. RCI‑IIBEC Foundation launches a study to quantify the economic impact of IIBEC consultants. As building envelopes grow more complex in pursuit of energy and operational efficiency, consultants and contractors have begun collaborating more frequently on projects. This collaboration has helped roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall and ...
ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens four new locations
Doors open across the country in Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, recently opened four new locations in Laredo, Texas; Mesquite, Texas; Sandy, Utah; and Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The company is excited to ...
IKO celebrates grand opening of Clay Hill Manufacturing Campus in Florida, marking major U.S. expansion milestone
The expansion includes a $240 million investment, three production lines, a 300,000-square-foot campus and over 100 jobs created. IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets, today celebrated the grand opening of its Clay Hill manufacturing campus in Clay County, Florida, a major ...
ECA women’s retreat brings female leaders together for a transformational experience in Folly Beach
Throughout the retreat, attendees built lasting relationships, shared experiences and leaned into conversations that extended beyond business, creating a foundation of trust and support. The Exterior Contractor Alliance (ECA) women’s group, fondly known as “The BARBs,” gathered in Folly Beach, South Carolina, for a powerful multi-day retreat focused on connection, growth ...
IKO breaks ground on XPS insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford
New facility strengthens IKO’s vertically integrated manufacturing network and marks another major milestone in the company’s 75-year history. IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets, officially broke ground today, on its new extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario. David ...
RCMA highlights contractor opportunities, technical leadership and industry growth
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RCMA is encouraging greater participation from contractors and industry professionals while reinforcing the value that coatings bring to building performance, sustainability and roof longevity. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) recently shared a strong message in their May newsletter, "RCMA's Latest in Roof Coatings!," of continued momentum across ...
Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association welcomes Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., to membership
Leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems becomes a member of North American polyiso insulation trade association. The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA), the trade association representing North American manufacturers of polyiso insulation, is pleased to announce the approval of Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., as a regular manufacturer member. Polyglass is a ...
Why government affairs matter to every roofing professional
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The policies shaping the future of roofing. As I begin my service on the board of directors for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), one of the most valuable parts of the onboarding process has been gaining a deeper understanding of the association’s government affairs efforts. While ...
The Roofing Alliance announces 2026-27 leadership
This distinguished leadership group represents some of the industry’s most respected and forward-thinking professionals, whose collective leadership continues to drive meaningful progress across the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2026-2027. Sherri Miles of J.D. Miles & Sons Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia, will serve as president ...
