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Building a stunning high-rise deck
By Mike Bader, Tremco. Learn about waterproofing and building plaza and amenity decks on existing structures. Summer is just around the corner and one of the best ways to enjoy it is outdoors. And for those who live in cities, finding green space can be a challenge. This ...
A complete tool ecosystem for modern jobsite performance
By Jenny Yu. MalcoEdge delivers solutions that help contractors improve accuracy, speed and jobsite consistency. As contractors face demand for faster installations and more reliable performance, Malco Tools is providing what they need with MalcoEdge™: a purposeful lineup of refrigeration tools designed to support modern HVACR challenges. Rather than offering ...
A standing seam option built for strength and curb appeal
By The Coffee Shops™. Everlast Roofing’s Everseam® panel combines premium curb appeal with long-term durability. For contractors serving the residential roofing market, standing seam metal continues to be a strong option for homeowners looking for performance, longevity and a clean architectural look. Everlast Roofing’s Everseam® panel is designed to meet ...
How a clean job can turn into a valuable marketing strategy
By Jenny Yu. Modern debris management like Equipter helps roofing contractors protect properties, build stronger reputations and generate long-term business growth. In today's roofing market, the customer experience extends far beyond the quality of the finished roof. Contractors are increasingly recognizing that jobsite cleanliness plays a critical role in ...
Insurance volatility and how it's affecting roofing operations
By Jesse Sanchez. Rising premiums and tighter underwriting are pushing contractors to strengthen risk management and documentation. Roofing contractors are operating in an increasingly constrained insurance market, where tightening conditions are reshaping both day-to-day operations and long-term planning. Insights from an article by Integrity Insurance & Bonding Inc. reflect how ...
Preserving the past and constructing for the future
By Emma Peterson. Why contractors are using the Dryvit Outsulation system for historic and heritage projects. Historic buildings are fundamental to preserving our cities’ culture and heritage. However, because of their age, they are often in need of renovations to make them structurally sound and safe for modern use. Historical ...
The roof tells you who needs you next
By Reworked.ai. Reworked.ai's bet: stop racing for leads, start scoring demand. A new generation of property data is making it possible. Most roofing marketing is a race. The contractor who answers a homeowner's Google search fastest wins the job. Everyone else paid for the same lead and lost. Fred Castonguay, co-founder of ...
ServiceTitan’s Max drives AI-powered growth for contractors
Early data reveals Max customers are outperforming peers at key stages of the job lifecycle, increasing call booking rates while closing more jobs. ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, today released aggregate performance data from Max, ServiceTitan’s flagship package. Max is delivering early measurable results across the ...
QXO becomes the second largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America
By Emma Peterson. From Beacon to Kodiak to TopBuild, QXO is using strategic acquisitions to simplify customer-supplier relationships. QXO made waves in the roofing industry back in 2025 when they acquired the building products giant Beacon Building Supplies. And they have not slowed down since! QXO has continued to ...
Join the leading international roofing organisation
By Emma Peterson. How IFD creates opportunities for international collaboration and knowledge sharing that strengthens the global roofing industry. Since their founding in 1952, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) has served as a unifying network between national roofing associations, industry partners and technical experts all working towards ...
