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Redefining the relationship between contractor and manufacturer
By Dani Sheehan. Stop by TAMKO’s booth at IRE 2025 to discover how you can leverage The TAMKO Edge® contractor program to increase your profitability, improve customer satisfaction and stay ahead of the competition. Each year, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) offers companies the opportunity to introduce and showcase their newest ...
TRI Alliance expresses concern over proposed 25% tariffs on roofing materials and supply chain disruptions
As tariff discussions unfold, the TRI Alliance will continue to actively monitor developments and advocate for exemptions for roofing materials. The Tile Roofing Industry (TRI) Alliance, representing leading manufacturers and suppliers of roofing components, is deeply concerned about the potential impact of proposed 25% tariffs on raw materials from South America, ...
Introducing Roofing Talent America
Formerly McCormack Partners, Roofing Talent America is revolutionizing commercial roofing talent recruitment. Roofing Talent America, where A-Players hire and get hired, is proud to announce new branding. Formerly known as McCormack Partners, Roofing Talent America is a company with a bold approach to talent acquisition in the commercial roofing industry. It ...
NRCA releases 2025 roofing manual volumes and boxed set
The manual is composed of five roof covering type-specific sections: asphalt shingle, clay and concrete tile, metal shingle, slate and wood shake and shingle systems. The National Roofing Contractors Association has released "The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems — 2025" to provide the roofing industry with the most comprehensive information ...
Malco kicks off 75th anniversary with sweepstakes
Prizes include a 2025 Can-Am Defender, a Traeger grill and Malco shopping sprees. Malco Tools, one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, today announced its 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Entrants have a chance at prizes including a ...
Get ready to explore this year’s International Builders’ Show!
By Emma Peterson. The International Builders’ Show (IBS) is back and better than ever. If you work in the residential building industry, the International Builders’ Show (IBS) is the place to be. Hosted by National Association of Home Builders of the United States, the show will take place in ...
PSMJ & METALCON launches disaster rebuilding fund to support communities devastated by natural disasters
Industry partners are invited to unite in the effort to rebuild and restore. PSMJ Resources, Inc., the global authority on research, education and advisory services for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry together with METALCON, is calling on industry partners to support the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization ...
ARMA releases 2024 Q4 report on asphalt roofing product shipments
Roofing product shipment data is collected from participating manufacturers by an independent third party, Association Research Inc., and aggregated to create this report. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released its Quarterly Product Shipment Report for the final quarter of 2024. The report covers asphalt roofing product shipments in the ...
Home mortgages and spray polyurethane foam as of January 7, 2025
By Richard S. Duncan, PhD, PE SPFA technical consultant. The SPFA will engage in efforts to educate mortgage companies and provide resources for proper SPF application that will be crucial to maintaining the credibility and reliability of SPF insulation. The issue regarding the denial of home mortgages in the UK due to ...
GAF and IBHS establish first-of-its-kind Alliance to expand access to FORTIFIED Roofing Program, protecting more homes before and after severe weather events
Expanded product offerings, newly-created training program and industry-leading warranty from GAF to help at-risk communities build resilience against weather-related disasters. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization, ...
