Project Profiles
First-time TapcoSlate installer impressed with product quality
By Tapco Roofing Products. How one contractor delivered years of durability, performance and longevity with TapcoSlate. When roofing contractor Barry Goodwillie was tasked with finding a roofing product for an addition to match up with existing Welsh Slate on a main home in Moneydie, he turned to TapcoSlate. Authentically-shaped with textured surfaces ...
Metal retrofit strengthens performance at university facility
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a metal-over-metal retrofit improved durability, appearance and wind resistance for a complex campus building. When a roof reaches the end of its service life, building owners must weigh performance, cost and operational impact. For universities and other occupied facilities, that challenge becomes more complex, as ...
The power of apprenticeships: Harry at Aldridge and Sons
By Emma Peterson. How an apprenticeship with Aldridge and Sons helped Harry go from uncertainty to building a career. For many years, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been a staunch supporter of National Apprenticeship Week (recognized 9-15 February 2026) as well as Scottish Apprenticeship Week (recognized 2-6 March ...
Case Study - A true commitment to excellence
By S-5! See how S-5! provided an impressive snow retention solution for an event space in Colorado Springs. The BrookHouse is a spacious barndominium venue located in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, available for all types of special events: holiday parties, business meetings, seminars, retreats, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers and ...
Back to school with synthetic slate solutions
By DaVinci Roofscapes. A decade later, still using DaVinci composiste roofing. Jack Sweeney, owner of Sweeney Brothers Construction, LLC out of Bedford, New Hampshire, is being held back at school. Actually, he’s being brought back to school…10 years after completing a roofing project. He shared, "We worked with the design team ...
Coating project of performing arts center earns national recognition
By The Coffee Shops™. Sutter Roofing won a top coatings award for its Van Wezel project, highlighting the value of coatings in restoring and protecting iconic structures against extreme weather conditions. Sutter Roofing has been recognized for excellence in roof restoration, earning first place in the 2026 Commercial Roof Coating ...
Project profile: Enercare Centre
By Emma Peterson. This massive roof restoration is a model for efficiency, sustainability and operational continuity. Along the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto sits the award-winning Exhibition Place. This 192-acres site is Canada’s largest entertainment venue “hosting over 2,000 events and attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year.” For ...
The power of apprenticeships: Luke and Dalton Roofing
By Emma Peterson. Luke’s story is just one example of how apprenticeships are opening doors for the next generation of skilled professionals. For many young people, facing the choice of what to do next after basic schooling can be overwhelming. There are seemingly endless possibilities, each leading towards a different ...
Project profile: Victorian home in Washington
By Emma Peterson. Exploring Valentine Roofing’s award‑winning reroof of a historic Tacoma home. In Tacoma, Washington, there is a neighborhood featuring shady trees, manicured lawns and historic homes called North End. One such home on this street is a stunning historic 1889 Victorian which was recently reroofed by local roofing ...
Calgary department store gets new look
By Jenny Yu. A Canadian roofing contractor teams up with IKO to deliver a custom commercial roofing system under specific requirements and tight deadlines. When popular U.S. retailer Nordstrom opened its Calgary Chinook Centre location in Calgary, Canada, in fall 2014, the project demanded precision, speed and reliability. That’s ...
