Industry News
Turning one fall into lasting success
By Dani Sheehan. Known as "The Tool You Wear!"™, Cougar Paws boots have left a lasting mark on the roofing industry. Find out how it all started and what drove the company’s success. When Dan Cougar was a senior in high school, he fell two stories off a roof and ...
Get ready to ride into RCAT’s Texas Roofing Conference!
By Dani Sheehan. Shine your boots, pack your bags and saddle up for the Texas roofing trade show of the year. Dust off your boots and grab your cowboy hat for this exciting two-day expo! The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) is hosting its 49th annual Texas Roofing Conference ...
EagleView and Aurora Solar launch new capacity with EagleView Powered™ models radically transforming how solar projects are designed and built
Now solar professionals can more accurately design, plan and validate solar projects, resulting in improved homeowner experience. Today EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery and analytics, and Aurora Solar, the leading platform for solar sales and design, announced availability of EagleView Powered™ models through the Aurora Solar Platform to improve ...
The importance of tax relief advocacy
By Dani Sheehan. While the recent senate vote fell short, the NRCA continues to advocate for tax relief legislation and pro-growth policies for the roofing industry. On July 29, 2024, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) scheduled a procedural vote on the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers ...
Malarkey selects Franklin, Indiana site for new roofing plant
The new roofing shingle manufacturing facility and warehouse will be built at a strategic location that expands the Malarkey’s service in the Midwest and Northeast. Malarkey Roofing Products®, the leader in sustainable, performance roofing shingles and member of Holcim Building Envelope, has acquired property in Franklin, Indiana, to build a 300,000-square-foot ...
It's time to get ready for the 2024 MRCA conference and expo!
By Emma Peterson. Mark your calendars for October 21-23, this is the event to be at! In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with a panel from the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) to talk about their 75th annual conference and expo. This year, the event ...
7 reasons to consider a trade career
By Emma Peterson. The trades offer a great opportunity for young people to build a meaningful and stable career. Over the last several years, the trades have seen consistent issues with workforce shortages. As older workers continue to retire, there is a lack of young people training to take their ...
Energy-efficient roofing for California homeowners: Meeting Title 24 requirements
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Understanding Title 24 and the cool roof movement in California. As California is one of the most highly populated states in the U.S., the government has worked to create unique solutions to the challenges that come with that population density. Since the 1970s, they ...
Finding the perfect fit
By Dani Sheehan. Unlock new career opportunities in roofing when you partner with this boutique recruiting agency. When searching for a job in the roofing industry, having the right partner can make all the difference. Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions, led by co-owners Kristin and Tony Case, is committed to building relationships ...
Bouncing back from the pandemic
By Emma Peterson. With over 40 years of experience, IIBEC knows how to make a comeback. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke to Brian Pallasch about the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)’s international convention and trade show. Brian is well-versed in this topic as ...
