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New cool surfaces toolkit site provides public with resources and knowledge base
The Cool Surfaces Toolkit is designed to make trusted, science-based information on cool roofs, walls and pavements more accessible to a broad range of audiences. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has released a new Cool Surfaces Toolkit microsite featuring informational resources about solar-reflective “cool” roofs, exterior walls and pavements. ...
Trends to track in the trades
By The Coffee Shops™. Software, sustainability, safety and science all drive the construction industry’s future. In the article “Innovations Shaping the Construction Industry,” Dataforma highlights how digital tools, sustainability initiatives and advanced materials are reshaping the future of construction for contractors and trade professionals. As contractors face increasing pressure to ...
Resist panel separation with this fastener
By Jenny Yu. Lakeside Construction Fasteners’s T17 FASTLOK™ system is engineered to help contractors secure metal panels more effectively. In the metal roofing industry, panel separation and overlapping gaps are common challenges contractors face. That’s why Lakeside Construction Fasteners, an international fasteners supplier and manufacturing company, developed its T17 ...
Innovación inspirada en la naturaleza: Una apuesta audaz en la estética del roofing
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Alberto Torres. Redefiniendo el roofing al combinar ingeniería de alto rendimiento con colores inspirados en la naturaleza que transforman el atractivo visual en una impresión duradera. Para los propietarios que buscan elevar el atractivo exterior de su hogar sin comprometer el rendimiento, TAMKO Building ...
FRSA 2026 set to showcase innovation and industry connections
By The Coffee Shops™. Marco Industries will highlight solutions designed to improve roofing performance and contractor efficiency. In the article, "Countdown to Kissimmee!" Marco Industries highlights its anticipation for one of the roofing industry's most anticipated annual events: the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Convention and Expo. ...
A multi-application building system
By Dani Sheehan. From roof decks to wall insulation and everything in between, spray foam is changing the way complex systems are designed and installed. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) has long been a staple in roofing systems, but its role in construction is expanding far beyond the rooftop. From insulation ...
75 years strong: A legacy of innovation and excellence
By Jenny Yu. IKO’s milestone celebration underscores decades of Proven Performance and a continued commitment to contractors. Celebrating a milestone moment at the industry’s largest event, IKO Industries marked its 75th anniversary at the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), highlighting a legacy built on performance, innovation and long-standing customer ...
Un socio, tres pilares para el éxito
Por Dani Sheehan, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Ya sea que los contratistas busquen mejorar sus márgenes, ofrecer garantías más sólidas o ampliar sus conocimientos, los tres pilares de APOC proporcionan un marco claro para el éxito. Durante décadas, APOC ha trabajado junto a contratistas para comprender qué impulsa el ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ introduces four new colors for Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile
Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile now comes in new Tidalwood Blend and Cypress Bay Blend colors for its Barcelona 900 high-barrel tile and Saxony 900 Slate profiles, as well as new Smoky Bay Blend and Coastal Dune colors for Saxony 900 Slate. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: ...
Automation catches costly invoice errors
By Jesse Sanchez. Fortress Framing uses invoice automation technology to identify recurring supplier overcharges, recover lost profit and reduce time spent reviewing invoices. Fortress Framing recently shared how automated invoice review technology from InvoiceIQ helped the company recover thousands of dollars in supplier overcharges while reducing the amount of time ...
