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MCA releases new industry-average environmental product declarations for IMPs, MCMs and single skin metal cladding
Third-party verified environmental data helps project teams evaluate building enclosure solutions and meet growing sustainability reporting requirements. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released updated industry-average environmental product declarations (EPDs) for three major metal cladding product categories: insulated metal panels (IMPs), metal composite materials (MCMs) and single skin metal cladding. The ...
The WAGES Act could help contractors invest in their workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. Proposed legislation would create a payroll tax credit designed to reduce the cost of registered apprenticeship programs for roofing contractors and other employers. Finding and retaining skilled workers remains a major challenge for roofing contractors, making long-term workforce development an important industry priority for the National Roofing ...
Tara Faulkner named VP of Sheffield Metals International
Sheffield Metals International is pleased to announce Tara Faulkner as its new vice president. Sheffield Metals International is pleased to announce Tara Faulkner has joined the company as vice president, where she will lead the Sheffield Metals business unit and help guide the company’s continued growth in the architectural metals industry. Faulkner ...
METALCON opens doors for women in metal construction industry
FORGE is a program designed to be where women in metal shape what’s next. More and more women are finding their way into what used to be considered non-traditional professional roles. As METALCON celebrates its 35th anniversary, it’s safe to say there are a growing number of women in prominent positions ...
All Weather Insulated Panels announces leadership transition
The metal manufacture internally promotes new president. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal panels (IMPs), proudly announces the appointment of Joe Paparella as president. Paparella will lead the company as it continues to expand its presence in the commercial construction market. AWIP is a market ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® launches Canadian microsite to serve the Canadian roofing industry
RoofersCoffeeShop.ca has been updated to a full microsite committed to keeping the Canadian roofing industry informed and educated. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the launch of its Canadian microsite in partnership with the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) and ...
Excel Roofing and Siding becomes Excel Slate and Copper
A new name that better reflects the company’s long standing expertise in slate roofing, copper craftsmanship and historic home restoration. Excel Roofing & Siding is proud to announce its new name, Excel Slate & Copper, marking an exciting new chapter for the Haddonfield-based company while continuing the same commitment to quality, ...
New market survey forecasts strong growth, significant potential for residential metal roofing in U.S.
Residential metal roofing is on track to capture an estimated 16 percent of the total U.S. roofing market within the next four years. The forecast for residential metal roofing in the U.S. is in growth mode and predicted to outpace the broader economy, according to a joint market study conducted by ...
Take the 2026 Trends Survey!
By Emma Peterson. The 2026 Trends Survey continues a decade-long tradition of gathering contractor insights to better understand the state of the industry. 2026 marks 10 years since our first industry trends survey and we are still going strong! This survey seeks to collect contractor perspectives on the way business ...
Trade association coalition announces Q2 findings from 2026 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 second quarter of 2026. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
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