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Changing mindsets: New TRIA lobbyist hopes to advocate for the construction industry
By Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. Learn about Carol G. Bowen, TRIA’s new Florida-based lobbyist. For more than 50 years, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA) has worked to expand the tile roofing market by promoting its benefits and offering trusted technical expertise, certification programs and training. Part of TRIA’s work ...
Malarkey donates 500th roof to Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity
A milestone for this roofing company creates a milestone in the life of a person in need. Malarkey Roofing Products®, the leader in sustainable, performance roofing shingles and a member of Amrize Building Envelope, has donated its 500th roof to Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH). Dale Rushing, President: “It always ...
Duro-Last® expands Texas operations with strategic move to new Dallas facility
With a layout designed to streamline manufacturing, the Dallas facility will enhance product availability and help shorten lead times, critical advantages for contractors managing complex commercial roofing projects on tight schedules. Duro-Last, a member of the Amrize family of brands and a leading manufacturer of custom-fabricated single-ply roofing systems, announced ...
Trade Association Coalition announces Q2 findings from market index survey for reroofing
Forty percent of all survey respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased. 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 2025. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition ...
Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal announces new ownership, ushering in an exciting new era
This new era of leadership positions the company for continued success and expanded opportunities throughout the region. Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal, a trusted name in commercial and residential roofing solutions, proudly announces a transition in ownership that continues its family legacy and commitment to excellence. Founded in 1996 by Mark ...
Verisk signs definitive agreement to acquire AccuLynx
Acquisition to expand, enhance and strengthen network capabilities across the insurance claims and restoration ecosystem. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AccuLynx for $2.35 billion in cash to augment its network capabilities across ...
Immigration, injunctions and overtime: Legal changes from July 2025
By Emma Peterson. Key takeaways for the roofing industry from the July legal landscape. July marks the halfway point of 2025 and a lot has happened since the start of the year! To help contractors keep up with all the legal changes and updates, Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese ...
Keys to the Trades: Driving opportunity for skilled contractors
The program provides donated vehicles and financial support to hardworking contractors who are working to establish or expand their small businesses but lack the basic tools to get to work. The Roof Museum is proud to announce the launch of Keys to the Trades, a new initiative created to empower skilled ...
SRS opens a distribution center in Southern California
By Emma Peterson. This new venture creates new avenues and opportunities in the region. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Iden Asato, the general manager of SRS Distribution’s first regional distribution centers. The center Iden manages, which is located in Southern California, serves ...
ARMA releases 2025 Q2 report on asphalt roofing
Offering public access to asphalt roofing data across the U.S. and Canada with year-to-date comparisons and industry insights. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released its Quarterly Product Shipment Report for the second quarter of 2025. The report covers asphalt roofing product shipments in the United States and Canada in ...
