Roofing Industry News

RoofersCoffeeShop® announces opening of 2024 Roofing Industry Trends Survey

September 30, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

This Trends Survey, sponsored by Beacon, identifies current needs in the industry and top business issues roofing contractors are facing while giving insight into the state of the industry. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the opening of its latest Roofing ...

How one contractor is confronting mental health in construction

September 27, 2024 at 3:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Mississippi roofing company tackles the mental health crisis in construction to help prevent suicide. In the construction industry, where suicide rates remain alarmingly high, Graham Roofing, a small business in West Point, Mississippi, has taken significant steps to address the issue by implementing a comprehensive ...

Kick off your chance to win the 2024 Las Vegas Bowl experience!

September 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl on December 27, 2024. The giveaway ends soon! Football season is here! And SRS Distribution is ready to help you score big. The question is, are you ready to cheer from the stands at ...

Sika Corporation expands concrete admixtures production in Florida

September 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Sika has broken ground for a 29,000 square feet admixture production plant, expected to be in operation in late 2025. A new Haines City site for Sika, a worldwide leader in the innovation and development of specialty chemicals and other products specifically engineered for concrete, will produce a full range of ...

SOPREMA USA unveils new headquarters in Wadsworth, Ohio

September 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Grand opening celebration showcases cutting-edge sustainable building solutions. SOPREMA, a leading provider of roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Wadsworth, Ohio last Friday. The intimate event brought together key stakeholders to mark a significant milestone in the company's commitment ...

A sneak peek into the Western Roofing Expo

September 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn what General Coatings has planned for the upcoming trade show season. The Western Roofing Expo is right around the corner and we have been chatting with roofing industry leaders about their plans for the big show! In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, we ...

Everything changes but stays the same

September 20, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Thoughts on mergers and acquisitions as Kingspan acquires IB Roof Systems. The industry continues to be rocked by mergers and acquisitions and some worry that we will never be the same. But after thirty years in the roofing industry, we have seen these changes and consolidations more than ...

SPRI to canvass TDP-1 test standard

September 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

This is the standard for comparative adhesion strengths of waterproofing membranes, membrance adhesives and board stock materials or other suitable substrates used with low slope roofing systems. SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, announced that it is partnering with FM Approvals to create ...

ServiceCon is not your typical expo

September 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Elevate your service department with practical and implementable insights and solutions at ServiceCon! Kick off the first quarter of 2025 by attending ServiceCon 2025, hosted by Centerpoint Connect! This two-day event will be held from March 12 to March 14, 2025 and is designed to bring professionals ...

Kingspan acquires IB Roof Systems, first entry into the U.S. single-ply market

September 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

IB’s proven position in the renovation market is complemented by Kingspan’s strong position in the commercial and industrial new build segments, offering a significant growth opportunity. As a global leader in advanced insulation and building envelope solutions, Kingspan has a stated strategy to offer complete roofing system solutions in the U.S. ...