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Pack your lunch, grab a notebook and get ready to attend roofing school!
By Emma Peterson. This roofing education program is perfect for professionals in the field! Learn how it was developed with flexibility and accessibility in mind. Continuing education is key in the roofing industry, especially as technology continues to grow and change. But it can be challenging to fit training ...
Iraq War veteran wins new roof in contest
By Evelyn Witterholt. This veteran from Newnan, Georgia won a brand-new roof in the Beacon of Hope contest. Matthew Adams, an Iraq war veteran, was having major issues with his roof. After patching it a few times and finding that his repairs weren’t cutting it, he and his wife Syndel ...
Beat the heat at one of Texas’s premier roofing events
By Dani Sheehan. Discover the latest trends and innovations in roofing at NTRCA’s Not So Mini Trade Show. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, the Not So Mini Trade Show, on August 8, 2024, at the Hilton DFW Lakes in ...
Championing women and supporting local communities
By Dani Sheehan. She Build provides critical repairs for women-headed households and women-focused community spaces to empower women to maintain safe and healthy homes, make a difference in their communities and build a supportive community network. On April 27, 2024, the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Seattle Council got together ...
Beacon announces acquisition of Roofers Mart of southern California
This acquisition expands service for commercial contractors in Los Angeles, California. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Roofers Mart of Southern California, Inc. (“Roofers Mart”) located in Walnut, California. Roofers Mart has a 40-year history serving roofing contractors in the Los Angeles metro market. “We are ...
Top June Stories: Female roofing professional of the year, metal manufacturing and weather protection
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. Storm damage is a constant threat homeowners deal with. As a roofing contractor, it’s important to understand the latest roofing innovations that can help your customers combat these challenges. One of our most-read articles ...
Beacon announces two Florida acquisitions extending service for metal roofing contractors
Bringing together the Beacon and Integrity Metals teams in Florida will be advantageous for employees, customers and suppliers. Beacon, the only publicly traded specialty roofing and complementary products distributor, announced the acquisition of Extreme Metal Fabricators, LLC (“Extreme Metal”) with locations in Key Largo and Palm City, Florida and Integrity Metals, ...
David Weekley Homes announces 2024 National Preferred Partners
David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held home builders, is pleased to announce the winners of its 20th annual National Preferred Partner Survey. The award recognizes field and manufacturing partners who have consistently operated at world-class levels, as determined by the home builder’s supplier evaluation platform. This comprehensive ...
Beacon of Hope provides new roof and renewed hope for Pittsburgh military family
By Jesse Sanchez. Renewed hope blossoms as Beacon of Hope initiative gifts new roof to this Pittsburgh military family, showcasing the transformative impact of community support. In the heart of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, a ray of hope shone brightly for the Hika family as they received a new roof through ...
Heating up this summer: The importance of fire-resistant materials
By Dani Sheehan. Help your building owners choose the roof that will stand up to both the elements and the risk of fire. Summer is a bustling season for increased construction project activity; however, it’s also a time when the risk of wildfires becomes more prevalent across the country. In ...
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