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Polyglass Adds Seven FORTIFIED Roof-Qualified Products
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (183+ words) Roofing Contractor Polyglass Adds Seven FORTIFIED Roof-Qualified Products The additions include low-slope membranes, primers, adhesive, steep-slope underlayment and a fire-rated membrane option Polyglass U. S. A. , Inc. has added seven products to its portfolio of roofing solutions qualified for use in Insurance Institute…...
Construction Job Openings Hit 10-Month High, but Roofing Hiring Remains Cautious
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (211+ words) Construction job openings climbed to 298, 000 in May, the highest level in 10 months, according to Associated Builders and Contractors" analysis of the latest U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS report. Open positions increased by 32, 000 from April and 76, 000 compared to a year ago,…...
Testing Rooftop Coatings at World Cup 2026
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (528+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is turning out to be a proving ground for more than just soccer's elite. During festivities in Houston, thousands of soccer fans tried out metal bleachers coated with a specialized cooling paint designed for rooftops. The…...
Greg Morgan Takes Helm as SOPREMA U. S. CEO
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (125+ words) WADSWORTH, Ohio'Greg Morgan has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of SOPREMA U. S. , following the leadership transition announced earlier this year. For'more than'25 years, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of SOPREMA's business, its customers, and its people while…...
Sika Names Laurie Hill VP of Technical Roofing/Insulation
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (249+ words) Sika Corp. has promoted Laurie Hill to vice president of technical roofing and insulation, effective July 1. Hill will report to Sebastien Godard, executive vice president of roofing. In the expanded role, she will oversee Sika's insulation technical team and roofing…...
QXO Closes Top Build Acquisition, Expands Roofing Reach
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (326+ words) GREENWICH, Conn. " QXO Inc. has completed its previously announced $17 billion acquisition of Top Build Corp. , expanding the company's reach across insulation, roofing, waterproofing, lumber and other building products markets. Alec Covington, Top Build's former chairman, has joined QXO's board of…...
Coryell Roofing Opens Franklin Experience Center
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (358+ words) Coryell Roofing celebrates the grand opening of its first Experience Center in Franklin, Tenn. Coryell Roofing has opened its first Experience Center in Franklin, Tenn. , a hands-on education facility designed to help schools, hospitals and public facilities make more informed…...
Climate Stress Is Shortening Roof Lifespans
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (271+ words) A new Nearmap report says chronic climate stress is accelerating roof deterioration across the U. S. , potentially creating property risks that traditional catastrophe models may not capture. The Salt Lake City-based property intelligence company said the report analyzed roof conditions across nearly…...
METALCON 2026 Highlights Education, Innovation and Partnerships
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (342+ words) Roofing Contractor METALCON 2026 Highlights Education, Innovation and Partnerships METALCON celebrates 35 years, uniting industry associations for education, innovation and networking As the metal construction industry faces changing market conditions, evolving building codes, workforce challenges and growing performance demands, METALCON 2026 will bring…...
Greenwood Industries Acquires Diamond Roofing in New York
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (179+ words) Greenwood Industries, based in Worcester, Mass. , has acquired Diamond Roofing, a Central New York roofing company founded in 1947. Diamond Roofing will continue operating under its current name and leadership, Greenwood said. The company will be integrated gradually into Greenwood's operating…...