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Offshore staffing model expands support for roofing contractors
By Jesse Sanchez. A growing approach to hiring, training and onboarding is helping contractors fill operational gaps without adding internal overhead. As roofing contractors contend with ongoing labor shortages and rising operational complexity, attention is shifting toward staffing models that extend capacity without increasing internal burden. Among them, offshore workforce ...
MFM to exhibit at FRSA Expo 2026
By MFM Building Products. MFM Building Products will showcase self-adhering waterproofing membranes, high-temperature underlayments and Fortified®-listed roofing solutions at the FRSA Expo 2026 in Florida. MFM Building Products, a leading manufacturer of self-adhering waterproofing membranes since 1961, will be attending the FRSA Expo 2026 at the Gaylord Pines Resort, Kissimmee, Florida, Booth ...
AI tools and data insights take center stage
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry experts explore how integrated software, artificial intelligence and industry data can improve business performance for contractors. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, technology and data-driven decision-making remained central themes as contractors looked for practical ways to improve efficiency and scale their operations. Speaking ...
Metal retrofit strengthens Baltimore cruise terminal roof
By Jesse Sanchez. Engineered metal-over-metal retrofit improved wind performance efficiency and long-term durability for a high-traffic waterfront facility. In 2011, Metal-Fab Manufacturing and Roof Hugger delivered a complex metal-over-metal retrofit for the Port of Baltimore Cruise Terminal, completing a much-needed public infrastructure upgrade. The 65,000-square-foot facility serves cruise passengers traveling ...
All Weather Insulated Panels unveils GlimpseXR, a new digital building visualizer transforming insulated metal panel specification
All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal panels and building envelope solutions, has launched its new all-in-one digital Building Visualizer, GlimpseXR an innovative tool designed to help clients more easily explore, understand and specify insulated metal panel (IMP) assemblies. The interactive platform enables users to navigate ...
The role of CRRC product ratings in enhancing community resilience
By Emma Peterson. The Cool Roof Rating Council is simplifying access to cool surface performance data that can help us build healthier cities. Our built environment is heating up and with that comes health and energy resilience issues in our communities. In fact, an article by Beatriz Cardenas, Shazabe Akhtar ...
Raising the self-storage standard
By Jenny Yu. Central States Manufacturing continues to expand its Sentry lineup with security-focused innovations for modern storage projects. An exciting new product has hit the market: Central States Manufacturing’s Sentry self-storage combo latch. In further expanding its impressive Sentry product line, Central States Manufacturing establishes itself as a ...
What contractors are saying about HailGuard™ shingles… and why it matters for your business
By TAMKO®. Real-world reactions that help you sell smarter, close faster and stand stronger after the storm. When hail hits a neighborhood, the roof isn’t the only thing on the line — so is your reputation. That’s why more contractors are paying attention to how HailGuard™ shingles are performing — not just in ...
CertainTeed expands solar leadership with Solstice™ Mounting System, delivering a fully integrated roofing and solar solution
The result is a smarter, more reliable approach to solar that simplifies installation, enhances long-term value and sets a new benchmark for integrated solar roofing systems. CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, continues to redefine what’s possible in the solar industry by delivering comprehensive, system-based solutions rooted ...
Protecting lives from the top down: Why roofing matters in healthcare facilities
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. In healthcare, roofing is not just about the physical buildings; it is about patient safety and uninterrupted care. Healthcare facilities are among the most demanding environments in construction. Hospitals, surgical centers and specialized care facilities operate around the clock with no tolerance for failure. While attention ...
