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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 ...
METALCON 2026 puts education and training front and center
Expanded program features hands-on demos, market outlooks, Florida CE credits and a new Latino Track. As METALCON marks its 35th anniversary in 2026, an expanded education and training program will give professionals from across the entire metal construction ecosystem new opportunities to build skills, improve performance and prepare for the ...
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, ...
2026 “Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest” launches with $6,000 in cash prizes from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and S-5!®
Beginning June 1 and running through July 31, 2026, roofing contractors are invited to enter their snow retention projects in the contest to win cash prizes totaling $6,000. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. and S-5!®, leaders of rooftop attachment solutions, have joined together to sponsor the third year of the nationwide ...
METALCON to feature MLB pitcher Jim Abbott & industry economist Kermit Baker
METALCON takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from Wednesday, October 7 to Friday, October 9, 2026, with pre-show workshops beginning on Tuesday, 6. At the only event where the metal construction industry comes together to make decisions, build partnerships and shape what’s next, METALCON’s keynotes will deliver ...
Sharpening flashing requirements across all roof systems
By Jesse Sanchez. Gain clearer guidance on how updated code language standardizes flashing practices and reinforces manufacturer-aligned installation. Roofing contractors preparing for upcoming projects will need to take a closer look at the changes made to flashing requirements in the 2026 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code, scheduled to ...
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 ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® announces opening of 2026 Roofing Industry Trends Survey
The 2026 Trends Survey, sponsored by QXO, captures insight into the pressures roofing contractors are navigating and the goals guiding their businesses. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the opening of its latest Roofing Industry Trends Survey, sponsored by QXO. Now ...
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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