Roofing Industry News

Polyglass to Showcase Innovative Roofing Technology at the 2021 Virtual International Roofing Expo

February 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is pleased to announce that it will be an exhibitor at the Virtual Edition of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) on March 2-4, 2021. As one of the roofing industry's most reputable and widely attended trade expos, this year's IRE ...

SRS Expands its Presence in California Through the Acquisition of JB Wholesale

February 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

This acquisition represents a unique opportunity to partner with one of the largest and most respected independent distributors in the industry. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired J.B. Wholesale Roofing and Building Supplies, Inc. (“JB Wholesale” or the “Company”), a distributor of residential & commercial roofing and ...

Registration Opens for the IRE Virtual Edition

February 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By International Roofing Expo. Connect from the comfort of your home or office this March 2-4 for our first virtual event. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is excited to be hosting our first virtual event. The IRE Virtual Edition will feature both live and on-demand educational sessions, robust exhibitor and ...

Roofing and Exterior Construction Industry Leaders will Come Together Via a Virtual Event

February 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

The International Roofing Expo®, with the full support of NRCA, is excited to launch a virtual conference and expo in 2021, in addition to their physical event. Registration is now open. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is thrilled to provide the industry with two events in 2021. This year the ...

Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group Merge as Cotney Attorneys & Consultants

February 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Cotney is now consolidated as a legal and consulting firm serving the needs of construction clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and internationally Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group announced today that the companies are merging, and they will now operate under the new name of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, effective ...

Cotney Construction Construction Workers Have the Highest Positive Rates of COVID-19

Study Finds Construction Workers Have the Highest Positivity Rates of COVID-19

January 31, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By National Roofing Contractors Association. Learn why construction workers are among the highest in positively tested, asymptomatic Coronavirus cases. According to Construction Dive, construction workers have the highest positivity rates for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases out of any occupation. These results were found after tracking more than 730,000 COVID-19 tests and ...

Your Input Needed in Reroofing Market Research

January 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

By National Roofing Contractors Association. NRCA has partnered with several industry associations to conduct reroofing market research. A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada have hired Association Research Inc. to compile and analyze the Market Index Survey for Reroofing. The ...

Annual Beacon of Hope Contest Awards Veteran Homeowners New Roofs

January 21, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By National Roofing Contractors Association. This NRCA member is happy to provide new roofs to three deserving veterans. Beacon Building Products, a NRCA member, recently announced the three winners of its annual Beacon of Hope contest. This nationwide contest centers around awarding new roofs to deserving veteran homeowners. The Beacon of Hope contest ...

IB Roof Systems joins NRCA’s One Voice initiative

January 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

NRCA has announced IB Roof Systems, Grapevine, Texas, has joined its One Voice initiative as a partner member. Since 1978, IB Roof Systems has been a nationwide leader in providing high-performance PVC membranes and systems for the commercial and residential roofing industries. With hundreds of millions of square feet installed, IB ...

IRE Responds to FAQ for Their Virtual Event and In-Person Expo

January 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

By International Roofing Expo. Get all of your questions answered for the IRE virtual conference and expo, as well as the in-person event. In December, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) announced that a virtual conference and expo will be launched in 2021 as well as an in-person event. The virtual ...