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Roofing industry steps up with groundbreaking higher education courses
By Jesse Sanchez. New roofing curriculum offers a unique educational opportunity for students and industry professionals alike. In this episode of Read, Listen, Watch (RLW)®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products, Alison LaValley of the Roofing Alliance and Dr. Dhaval Gajjar ...
Elevate your skills with this torch down training event!
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover roofing methods that can withstand environmental challenges and protect structures for the long term. Are you ready to enhance your roofing expertise? On October 16, 2024, roofing professionals have the opportunity to join a dynamic training event hosted by NTRCA, Elevate and Bitec, focused on torch ...
TRI-BUILT kicks off annual search for Top Dogs
The program awards 12 dogs and their owners with $1,000 and feature in a 2025 calendar. We’re fur-real! TRI-BUILT®, Beacon’s private label brand, announced today the launch of its annual TRI-BUILT Top Dogs calendar program, which showcases Beacon customers who have built an unbreakable bond with their dogs. This annual initiative ...
Beacon Announces acquisition of Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication
The Chicago Metal Supply team will be bolstering Beacon's commercial and residential metal offerings throughout the region with our joint skills and talent. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the leading publicly-traded wholesale distributor specializing in roofing, waterproofing and related exterior products, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Chicago Metal Supply ...
NRCA and Beacon Exit Planning to hold exit planning seminar
The event will start with a reception Wednesday evening followed by learning and discussion on Thursday and Friday and optional 30-minute coaching sessions Saturday. The National Roofing Contractors Association invites business owners to register for its two-day seminar — Understanding Your Exit Options Seminar — that will dive into the ...
Nail your niche and improve your roofing business
By Dani Sheehan. Make sure customers choose your company when searching for roofing solutions by distinguishing your brand in the industry. Standing out from the competition can be a challenge. You’d love to be able to offer the lowest prices or complete the project the fastest, but realistically this won’t ...
Engaging the modern homeowner
By Dani Sheehan. Younger generations are redefining what it means to own a home. Tailor your roofing sales pitch to build a lasting relationship with this customer base. With a significant portion of younger generations entering the housing market, understanding preferences and challenges is crucial for roofing contractors looking to ...
Promoting sustainable commercial building practices
By Dani Sheehan. Offering roof coatings can provide benefits to a roof’s physical structure, your customer’s budget and the surrounding environment. Building owners and homeowners alike are looking for guidance on cost-effective and sustainable roofing solutions now more than ever. Roof coatings can be an excellent option for extending the ...
Everybody comes together for SkillsUSA
By Lauren White. Competitors and industry professionals from across the country are joining forces to usher in the next generation of roofers, starting with SkillsUSA. Roofing made a statement at SkillsUSA 2024. And while this year’s event has already come and gone, people like Rick Damato and John Esbenshade are ...
Beacon joins forces with U.S. Army to create career opportunities for veterans
Beacon partners with PaYS Program to support veterans. Beacon, the leading publicly-traded wholesale distributor specializing in roofing, waterproofing and exterior products, announced today a partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program to provide military service members with career pathways in the roofing industry following their military service. ...
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