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Raising the roof at the 2024 SkillsUSA competition
By Dani Sheehan. Make your pledge to support roofing in this national competition and build excitement for younger generations entering skilled trade industries. The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) teamed up with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to bring the first annual roofing competition to the SkillsUSA program. Already, ...
ABC Supply Co., Inc. acquires the assets of John S. Wilson Lumber Company
John S. Wilson Lumber Company joins ABC Supply team for a new location in West Friendship, Maryland. 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 John S. Wilson Lumber Company in West Friendship, ...
Virginia's roofing association drives industry standards forward
By Adam Cabrera. VARP leads innovation and supports an industry through government affairs advocacy and workforce development. The Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) is integral to the state's roofing community and works to support the industry through innovation and advocacy. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Heidi ...
METALCON 2023 hits the jackpot in Las Vegas
If you are in metal and didn't make it to METALCON this year, you missed out! See why it was such a huge success. Once again, Las Vegas proved to be a phenomenal venue for METALCON. From dynamic exhibits to inspiring keynotes, intensive workshops and free educational sessions, attendees from 50 ...
Roofed Right America Acquires Upstate Roofing & Painting
Roofed Right America has announced its recent acquisition of Upstate Roofing & Painting. Milwaukee-based commercial roofing contractor Roofed Right America (RRA) has announced its recent acquisition of Upstate Roofing & Painting (Upstate), a premier provider of reroofing, painting and repair services located in Rochester, New York. RRA is backed by Great ...
Polyglass Roof Restoration Saves Nautical Towers From Extensive Water Damage
Polyglass products used in major Deerfield Beach, Florida project. The Nautical Towers, an iconic high-rise condominium boasting panoramic beach views and unique architectural design, recently faced a significant challenge with its rooftop. The building's striking exterior concealed a troublesome issue - water ponding on the rooftop due to poor drainage ...
S-5! Achieves New Industry Standard for Testing & Certifying Snow Retention Devices
S-5! is the first company to receive an Evaluation Report from the IAPMO. Until recently, there has been no industry standard or mandate for the production and testing of snow retention devices—but now there is. S-5! is pleased to announce another “first”: it is the first and only company to receive an ...
Show off your skills and celebrate the post frame construction industry!
By Dani Sheehan. Do you have an exemplary project from this year that you’d like to highlight? Join the BFBA in praising the latest and greatest in the post frame industry! Don’t miss your chance to submit an entry for the 2023 Buckeye Building Awards! Each year, this program recognizes ...
LP Building Solutions opens new LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® facility in Bath, New York
The Steuben county-based manufacturing site marks the 13th siding facility in LP’s portfolio. LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® prefinishing facility in Bath, New York. The 90,000-square-foot facility will bring more than 60 new jobs ...
Beacon announces acquisition of H&H Roofing
Bakersfield, CA, contractors will benefit from additional products and services. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of H&H Roofing Supply, LLC (H&H Roofing) of Bakersfield, CA. H&H Roofing has a 20-year history serving the Bakersfield community. “Joining forces with Beacon is a great fit for our contractors ...
