Beacon Building Products

Beacon Recognized as National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes

August 7, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

For the second year, Beacon Building Products is honored by one of the largest privately-held home builders in the United States. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), North America’s largest publicly traded distributor of residential and commercial roofing materials and complementary building products, announced today that it has been recognized for a second year ...

Generous Shingle Donation Gives Beacon of Hope Runner Up a New Roof

July 28, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Minnesota veteran was struggling to save for a new roof because of son’s expensive medication. Beacon Building Products launched their Beacon of Hope program as a way to give back to veterans who have served our country. They team up with veteran-friendly roofing companies to deliver ...

RCS Roofing Industry Supports Tax Credits

Roofing Industry Supports Tax Credits in Response to Economic Impact of COVID-19

July 22, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. NRCA is supporting a proposal from Standard Industries for tax incentives to stimulate demand for construction. Standard Industries, the parent company of GAF, is proposing that the federal government consider a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of improvements to residential and commercial buildings. ...

Roofing Road Trip with Heidi- Chelsea Oesch - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

July 20, 2020 at 10:19 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Chelsea Oesch, Branch Manager with Beacon Building Products. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello, and welcome to another Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. This is Heidi Ellsworth with Roofer's Coffee Shop, ...

Beacon Webinar Series Offers a Training Opportunity for Your Team

June 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Take advantage of live and on-demand webinars. With lunch and learns and trade shows on sabbatical, learning opportunities have been popping up online for their ability to educate remotely and safely. Beacon Building Supply recently launched a webinar series that offers both live sessions and the ...

Head to Western Roofing Expo, Virtually

June 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Who’s ready to launch into the virtual Western Roofing Expo on July 1-15, 2020? Whether you’re at home or working in your office July 1-15, 2020, join Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) for their first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo (VWRE). Due to travel bans and ...

RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Launch of Who We Are Videos

June 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

Videos will provide a quick look into how RCS Partners are helping contractors. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the addition of Who We Are Videos (WWAV) to RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) Partners’ directories. WWAV’s deliver fun, up-close video introductions of RCS Partners. Manufacturers, ...

Beacon 3D+ Modeling App Accurately Measures and Allows You to Maintain a Safe Distance

May 28, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Now, more than ever, technology is the key to staying competitive and working safely. Every one of us has had to change the way we do business during the coronavirus pandemic. With roofing being an essential business, many contractors are scrambling to find the right tools ...