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GAF to expand residential roofing operations with new manufacturing facility in Newton, Kansas
New plant will allow for increased capacity to meet growing customer demand and create local high skilled jobs. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced plans to build a new shingle plant in Newton, Kansas. With one in four homes in the U.S. ...
ABC Supply Co., Inc. Acquires the Assets of United Roofing Supply
ABC Supply Co., Inc., acquires new location for over 50 locations across Texas. ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, has acquired the assets of United Roofing Supply in Katy, Texas. The acquisition marks the second company ...
Calling all roofing professionals!
By Dani Sheehan. Join us in advocating for our industry during Roofing Day in Washington D.C. this April. Are you ready to make your voice heard? Have you already registered to attend Roofing Day with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) in Washington D.C. on April 16 and 17, 2024? ...
CertainTeed Launches U.S. Industry Trend Report at the 2024 International Builders’ Show
The comprehensive report covers home construction priorities for both consumers and professionals. CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of light and sustainable interior and exterior building solutions, launched its U.S. Industry Trend Report at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Nevada (February 27 - 29, 2024). To inform its findings, ...
New engineering business sentiment report finds executives’ optimism about the U.S. economy growing
ACEC Research Institute Q1 2024 Engineering Business Sentiment Report finds respondents less likely to anticipate a recession than a year ago, still contending with business headwinds. Recently, the ACEC Research Institute released its Engineering Business Sentiment report findings for the first quarter of 2024. New data shows engineering firms are ...
METALCON returns to Atlanta!
METALCON 2024 offers in-depth workshops and advanced metal design solutions in Atlanta. What: METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event dedicated to the application of metal in construction and design returns to Atlanta for its 2024 tradeshow and conference. Who: Contractors, architects, engineers, designers, developers, owners, fabricators, manufacturers and ...
CertainTeed launches U.S. Industry Trend Report at the 2024 International Builders’ Show
The comprehensive report covers home construction priorities for both consumers and professionals. Today, CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of light and sustainable interior and exterior building solutions, launched its U.S. Industry Trend Report at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Nevada (February 27 - 29, 2024). To inform its findings, ...
Roofing Alliance Announces New Regent Member – General Coatings Manufacturing Corp.
Roofing Alliance members help shape important initiatives that improve the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance welcomes its newest member, General Coatings Manufacturing Corp., Fresno, California, who has joined at the Regent level and is the foundation’s 196th member. “General Coatings Manufacturing Corporation is excited to be a part ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to register for virtual legal conference
LEGALCon Virtual 2024 invites industry professionals to a comprehensive legal and technical conference. The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Legal Resource Center is inviting roofing industry professionals to register for its virtual conference, LEGALCon Virtual 2024, which will be held March 26-27. During the virtual conference, NRCA will provide four sessions about topics ...
The 2024 NFBA Expo: Where post-frame industry leaders gather
By Marco Industries. Mark your calendars for the 56th Annual NFBA Conference & Expo - A must-attend for post-frame professionals! Be sure to stop by the Marco booth and say hello to our team at the 2024 56th Annual NFBA Conference & Expo, the leading post-frame construction industry event, March ...
