Roofing Contractor

09/06/2026

MuleHide is adding hands-on commercial roofing experience to its Chicago team.

Garen Rodriguez joins the company as territory manager after working in roofing operations, field service, warranty inspections and product testing.

He’ll work with contractors and ABC Supply branch teams on projects, training and technical support.

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Rodriguez comes to MuleHide from commercial roofing contractor Waukegan Roofing Co. Inc. in Waukegan Ill.

09/06/2026

Could the 2024 energy code make new homes significantly more expensive?

The Department of Energy estimates nationwide adoption of the 2024 IECC could add more than $9.2 billion annually in residential construction costs, while states consider whether to update their energy codes.

The changes could also affect insulation, air sealing and other parts of the building envelope.

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Analysis puts spotlight on insulation, air sealing and building-envelope requirements.

09/05/2026

A new option for managing snow on standing seam metal roofs.
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. has launched Rocky Fence, a two-pipe aluminum snow fence designed for both new construction and retrofit projects.

The system is available in mill finish, dark bronze and custom powder-coated colors.

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Rocky Fence offers a two-pipe snow retention option for standing seam metal roofs.

09/05/2026

Cool Roofs is expanding its presence in the Houston market.

The company has acquired CoBros Roofing, adding local crews, infrastructure and a customer base across Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties.

The combined operation will provide both residential and commercial roofing services under the Cool Roofs – Houston brand.

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The acquisition adds CoBros Roofing’s local crews, infrastructure and customer base to Cool Roofs’ existing operations in the Houston market.

09/05/2026

GAF - Roofing is building more than a new manufacturing plant in Newton, Kansas.

Employees from the new facility recently volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Harvey County to help advance construction of an affordable home in nearby Hesston.

The company is also supporting the local skilled-trades pipeline through scholarships for construction technology students.

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Working alongside Habitat staff, volunteers insulated windows, installed rafter insulation baffles in the attic, added stud guard safety plates and caulked the home’s exterior ahead of painting.

09/05/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Gary Boyd & Jeanne Boyd Curtis 🌟
We're thrilled to announce Gary Boyd, President, and Jeanne Boyd Curtis, CEO, of Boyd Bone Dry, will be presenting at Best of Success 2026!

Session: LeaderSHIFT: Building a Blueprint for Sustainable Leadership, A Father-Daughter Story

This father-daughter duo brings decades of combined experience leading a multi-state commercial roofing enterprise. Don't miss their take on building leadership that lasts.

📍 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs, FL
📅 December 7-9, 2026
Seats are filling up — register today!
👉 https://brnw.ch/21x5sPP

09/05/2026

Great field performance doesn’t happen by accident.

Strong communication between the office and the jobsite can help roofing companies catch problems earlier, reduce rework and turn lessons from one project into improvements on the next.

Nick Sizemore explains how operations leaders can build that feedback loop.

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Veteran roofing contractor Nick Sizemore draws from his roots in the U.S. Air Force to develop a high-performance team culture.

09/05/2026

10 lecciones clave del Pantera Pros Summit 2026. 💡

Desde proteger las ganancias y aprovechar la IA hasta fortalecer el liderazgo y hacer crecer sus empresas.

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Pantera Pros Summit dejó consejos sobre márgenes, inteligencia artificial, seguros y el creciente liderazgo latino en la industria del roofing.

09/04/2026

A new Associated General Contractors of America and NCCER survey found that 29% of construction firms reported some direct or indirect impact from immigration enforcement over the past six months.

The effects were greatest in the South, where 42% of respondents reported being affected.

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An AGC-NCCER survey finds actual and rumored immigration actions are disrupting construction workforces, particularly in the South.

09/04/2026

Royalty Roofing has acquired Tingley Roofing, expanding its presence in east-central Illinois. The deal marks Royalty’s fourth acquisition of 2026.

Tingley will continue operating under its existing name and branding.

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Royalty Roofing USA announced its fourth acquisition of 2026, adding Tingley Roofing, a commercial and residential roofing contractor based in Paris, Ill.