Beacon Building Products

Beacon announces two Florida acquisitions extending service for metal roofing contractors

July 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Bringing together the Beacon and Integrity Metals teams in Florida will be advantageous for employees, customers and suppliers. Beacon, the only publicly traded specialty roofing and complementary products distributor, announced the acquisition of Extreme Metal Fabricators, LLC (“Extreme Metal”) with locations in Key Largo and Palm City, Florida and Integrity Metals, ...

David Weekley Homes announces 2024 National Preferred Partners

July 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held home builders, is pleased to announce the winners of its 20th annual National Preferred Partner Survey. The award recognizes field and manufacturing partners who have consistently operated at world-class levels, as determined by the home builder’s supplier evaluation platform. This comprehensive ...

Beacon of Hope provides new roof and renewed hope for Pittsburgh military family

July 1, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Renewed hope blossoms as Beacon of Hope initiative gifts new roof to this Pittsburgh military family, showcasing the transformative impact of community support. In the heart of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, a ray of hope shone brightly for the Hika family as they received a new roof through ...

Heating up this summer: The importance of fire-resistant materials

June 26, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Help your building owners choose the roof that will stand up to both the elements and the risk of fire. Summer is a bustling season for increased construction project activity; however, it’s also a time when the risk of wildfires becomes more prevalent across the country. In ...

Roofing industry unites to encourage the next generation at the 2024 SkillsUSA competition

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

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition. The roofing industry has come together to help fund a larger Career Technical Education (CTE) program lead by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With the first focus ...

White roofs are the cool choice

June 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Show your customers compelling evidence for how white roofs improve energy efficiency and explore the most suitable cool roofing solutions for their building. White roofs have gained significant attention for their ability to improve energy efficiency in buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, white or ...

Beacon - 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year winner

Beacon reveals 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year winner

June 17, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Brooke Laizure, owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction earns top honor. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that Brooke Laizure, Owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction (Whirlwind) in Bixby, Oklahoma, is the winner of the 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, which highlights women in the roofing ...

Beacon expands service with new locations in Dallas, Seattle and Spokane

June 15, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Specialized locations in Washington State to support waterproofing contractors. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the only publicly-traded specialty roofing distributor, announced today that it has opened a new location in Terrell, Texas to further service residential and commercial roofers. It has also opened new locations in Everett, Washington and Spokane, Washington to support ...

Coffee Conversations LIVE From FRSA 2024 - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

June 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Tammy Hall, Johnny Walker, Randy Fletcher, Donnie Smith and Heather. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Hello and welcome to Live Coffee Conversations from Roofer's Coffee Shop. My name is Heidi Ellsworth and ...

Helping veterans one paw at a time

June 11, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Hear from veterans about their experience with K9s For Warriors. Grab your tissues! Our latest Coffee Conversations is one of our most moving episodes to date. During this episode, sponsored by Beacon Building Products and TRI-BUILT®, we shine a spotlight on K9s For Warriors, an organization that ...