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When global events reach the rooftop
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Why every roofing contractor needs an operational preparedness plan Forty-five years ago, when I entered the roofing industry, running a successful company meant mastering the challenges we could see. We watched the weather forecast as closely as the production schedule. We worried about keeping ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing 2026
The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
QXO completes acquisition of TopBuild
Deal expected to be substantially accretive to QXO’s earnings. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced it has closed its previously disclosed acquisition of TopBuild Corp. The transaction significantly expands QXO’s scale and capabilities across the building products value chain. QXO now holds leadership positions in key building product categories in North ...
RCMA highlights contractor opportunities, technical leadership and industry growth
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RCMA is encouraging greater participation from contractors and industry professionals while reinforcing the value that coatings bring to building performance, sustainability and roof longevity. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) recently shared a strong message in their May newsletter, "RCMA's Latest in Roof Coatings!," of continued momentum across ...
Why government affairs matter to every roofing professional
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The policies shaping the future of roofing. As I begin my service on the board of directors for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), one of the most valuable parts of the onboarding process has been gaining a deeper understanding of the association’s government affairs efforts. While ...
Eagleview and Nearmap reach settlement in patent dispute
The resolution brings the matter to a close and allows both companies to focus fully on their respective business priorities and customers. Eagleview and Nearmap have reached a settlement resolving their litigation pending in the United States District Court for the District of Utah dating back to 2021. The parties have ...
SRS Distribution announces expansion in Chicago with the acquisition of Industrial Cork Company’s commercial roofing division
Jeff DeJong will continue to lead the commercial roofing business under the SRS brand banner, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers and employees. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired from Industrial Cork Company, Inc. (“CORCO” or the “Company”) its commercial roofing business unit, ...
Win a trip with Gaco!
By Emma Peterson. Gaco is celebrating their top 20 contractors with an all-expense paid trip in 2027. Gaco runs a top contractor program that fosters partnership with and celebrates the successes of their contractors. As a part of the Contractor Recognition program, they bring 20 of their top contractors ...
Celebrate the roofing industry this June
By Emma Peterson. National Roofing Week 2026 will be June 7-13 and it’s the perfect time to show your roofing pride! Each year, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) hosts an event called National Roofing Week. The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the “essential role roofs ...
Introducing the 2026-27 ORCA Board of Directors
By Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association. The votes are in and it's time to meet your new board! It's official, the 2026-2027 Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association (ORCA) has a new Board of Directors. This group, which was voted in by members of ORCA, will navigate many complex issues the roofing industry is ...
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