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The EDGE® releases new feature to keep contractors compliant with roofing regulations
Estimating Edge has enhanced its software and continues to support roofing contractors by delivering innovative solutions for the roofing industry. Estimating Edge, a trusted provider of all-in-one commercial construction takeoff and estimating software for the roofing trade, has announced the release of Roof Zone Layout/Perimeter 2 for its flagship product, The ...
Trade Association Coalition Announces Q4 Findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the fourth quarter of 2023. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
Beacon Announces Acquisition of Metro Sealant
Specialty waterproofing contractors in Mid-Atlantic region gain expanded service from Beacon. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Metro Sealant & Waterproofing Supply, Inc. (“Metro Sealant”) headquartered in Springfield, Virginia with three additional branches located in Ashland, Virginia, Linthicum, Maryland, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. Metro Sealant has ...
Beacon Announces Acquisition of Roofers Supply of Greenville
With this acquisition, commercial contractors will have more locations and increased service in the Carolinas. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Roofers Supply of Greenville (“Roofers Supply”) headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina with two additional branches located in Charlotte, North Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina. Roofers ...
SPRI Posts White Paper on IBC Change
The white paper provides details about how changes are made to the IBC, as well as the process of building consensus among diverse stakeholders. SPRI, Inc., the trade association representing the manufacturers of single-ply roofing systems and related component materials, has posted a new white paper that details the process of ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2024 Influencers for its Coffee Shop Communities
RCS Influencers celebrates its eighth year of giving back to the industries it serves. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2024 Coffee Shop Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop™ and CoatingsCoffeeShop™. Each month these Influencers respond to a topic ...
Beacon Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of 5,218,134 Shares of Common Stock
Beacon Building Products announces public offering of Beacon's common stock. Beacon (NASDAQ: BECN) announced today the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary public offering of 5,218,134 shares of Beacon's common stock by CD&R Boulder Holdings, L.P., an entity affiliated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC. RBC Capital Markets is acting ...
Apply for this scholarship in your pursuit of higher education in the construction industry!
By Dani Sheehan. Start your application today to be considered for the 2024-2025 school year and receive financial help in your higher education journey. Applications are now being accepted for the MRCA Foundation Scholarship Program! A non-profit organization established by the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA), the MRCA Foundation looks ...
NRCA statement on tax relief for American Families and Workers Act
Tax Relief for American Families Act marks a milestone for roofing contractors. On January 18, McKay Daniels, CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), issued the following statement regarding the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act being considered by Congress: “NRCA commends Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) and Chairman ...
SprayFoam 2024: Las Vegas here we come!
By Rick Duncan, SPFA. The SprayFoam 2024 Convention & Expo will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada this March. Spray foamers across the country are anxiously anticipating traveling to Las Vegas in early March for the world’s largest convention dedicated to all things spray foam – SprayFoam 2024 Convention & Expo. This ...
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