Using the improved features, JobNimbus customers will see increased mobility for faster bids, scheduling, and payments.

Solar is one of the hottest growing sectors in roofing. Are you geared to take advantage of this emerging opportunity?

Our feature highlighting the current and future leaders of the roofing industry continues, and RC hopes to broaden the field.

In addition to its partnerships with Tradepost LLC and Stonecutter Ventures, Feazel is now offering GAF Energy's Timberline Solar Shingle.

RC's annual tradition of naming the residential and commercial roofing contractors of the year continued at the conclusion of day one of the 18th Best of Success conference.

With the Biden administrating pledging to aggressively enforce workplace regulations, now is the time to make sure employers are in compliance with wage and hour practices.

While unions have made some small victories as of late, they appear to be struggling to regain the membership levels they once held.

A commercial roofing firm in Baltimore County is under scrutiny for inflating costs to fix a county-owned building and paying less than a minority-owned subcontractor it partnered with would have been entitled to.

NanoTech has unveiled a "groundbreaking Next Generation Cool Roof Coating" that reduces energy use by 200-300%, extends roof life by 10-plus years, and costs less than $1/sq. ft.

Castagra's fiber-reinforced premium cool roof coating is designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than standard roofing materials.

IKO announced the revamped Roof-Fast Cap and Base for the U.S. and Canada, redesigned with customer feedback to enhance product quality, reduce packaging waste, and include multilingual instructions for easier use. 

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.

MFM Building Products is expanding its Coshocton, Ohio warehouse to increase raw material storage and support new product lines scheduled to roll out in Q3 2025. 

MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment recently earned a UL Class A Fire Rating, enhancing its reputation as a top choice for steep-slope roofing projects.

IMETCO introduces IntelliWrap PR, a self-adhering, vapor-permeable roofing underlayment for steep and low-slope roofs, offering moisture protection, air-tight sealing, and easy installation.

Johns Manville launched EPDM FIT Self-Adhered membrane, which the company says installs up to three times faster than traditional methods, with no VOC adhesives, and is ideal for schools and hospitals.

The new synthetic underlayment from Veer Plastics achieved certification to the nail seal standard of ASTM D1970, making it one of the most reliable and high-performance underlayments on the market.

The partnership is a significant step forward in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the roofing industry while providing resources to Hispanic roofing professionals.

This year’s International Roofing Expo emphasizes the many outreach efforts dedicated to supporting the Hispanic roofing community for its 2024 event next month in Las Vegas.

Holcim US announced a planned investment of around $100 million in its flagship Ste. Genevieve, Mo., production plant, expanding capacity by over 600,000 metric tons of cement while also reducing net CO2 emissions. 

The solar-ready program is a response to increased homeowner interest in energy-generating roof assemblies and provides contractors with a strategy to differentiate and help grow their business.

With the approval, GAF Energy's Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements of the Florida Building Code standards for safety, wind resistance, and waterproofing.

Mycocycle, the biotechnology company using fungi to transform construction debris into reusable materials, received a new round of funding that will help it further scale its waste-to-value chain.

The Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) announced Richard Carroll of Carroll Consulting Group joined its board, replacing Andrew Centauro; RT3 promotes technology in the roofing industry. 

Gunner is successfully shaking up the residential roofing industry with a concept rarely seen: offering customers the ability to buy their roofs online.

CrewCost offers construction accounting software for small and mid-sized contractors, integrating job costing and time tracking to manage costs, change orders, and billing.  

Scope Technologies announced the launch of Scope 2.0, a SaaS model for roofing and siding contractors, offering no-fee subscriptions, significant report discounts, ProData Sheet insights, and ProDocs software access.  

IKO, the Canadian roofing, waterproofing, and insulation manufacturer, launched a new website for IKO Commercial users with a mobile-friendly design, geotargeting, enhanced navigation and more. 

The new Warranty Portal from IKO features real-time updates to keep customers informed of their progress as well as a "save and continue" function to process their warranties at their convenience.

ServiceTitan, the SaaS enterprise tool for trade companies, unveiled AI-powered upgrades at its annual conference, Pantheon 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Updates include a virtual assistant and sales tools designed to help contractors optimize business operations and improve customer service.

Owens Corning is looking to help contractors save money and time on training employees with a new virtual reality training program.

Fintech firm SquareDash has partnered with iink Payments to streamline insurance claim payments so that contractors can receive funds within 24-48 hours through digital check endorsements and cash flow acceleration.

The Cypress Cove project involved installing a snap lock metal roofing system across a series of complex roofing structures — more than 500,000 square feet of surface in total.

Metl-Span panels for the roof and walls not only created a beautiful community center, but regulates the temperature for various activities held there.

In using Metl-Span's offerings, a school district's buildings received exterior cladding systems that were cost-effective, attractive, met energy requirements and were fast to construct.

Reviewing “What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence,” by Stephen A. Schwarzman

Snyder, a roofing and waterproofing company based in Tigard, Ore., has transitioned ownership to CEO Josh Mullen in a succession plan ensuring its future in the Pacific Northwest.

See how roofing contractors can get involved in OSHA's 2024 Safe + Sound Week campaign. 

A 16-year-old tragically died after an aerial boom bucket he was in brushed a high-voltage line while working on a roof in Great Bend, Kan. The incident raises serious questions about child labor law enforcement and safety.

A new digital tool for roofing contractors allows users to search and download data by year, industry, state, and more.

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association announced its annual Accident Prevention Contest winners, recognizing more than 60 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities throughout North America for their workplace safety records, particularly their low incident rates among workers.

With the launch of Roofing Supply Pro in March 2023 during the International Roofing Expo in Dallas, our mission is helped along by six of the industry's leading experts in their respective fields. Discover who helps shape our coverage.

Power Home Remodeling, a national full-service exterior home remodeler, is expanding its benefits offerings to subsidize childcare for employees and their families; the benefit will offset the cost of child care by 40%, providing employees up to $5,000 annually for child care costs.

Approaching more stability after the volatility of the past couple of years, sales of new single-family homes in the US significantly corrected down in June, at 697,000 units, which is 2.5% lower than May's downwardly revised 715,000, but up almost 24% compared to June 2022. 

The August producer price index report showed stable construction materials prices, with slight declines in wood and steel products, while power wire and cable prices surged, but overall, construction materials prices have been relatively steady in 2023.

Huntsman Building Solutions offers reasons for roofing contractors to remain optimistic when it comes to spray foam roofing and coatings systems.

RC is looking for the latest crop of young roofing contractors and industry professionals under age 40 to join us in Bonita Springs for Best of Success 2024

Immersed in authenticity, RC Publisher Jill Bloom delved into Gary Brecka's podcast, "The Ultimate Human," discovered hydrogen water's benefits for energy, endurance, and immunity and explores how it relates to our industry.

RC participated in a recent USA TODAY project on metal roofing and its growing impact on the marketplace. Check out if we're on the right track, and get an exclusive look at the responses they didn't use.

RC launches the Techos y Más eNewsletter to inform Spanish-speaking commercial and residential roofing contractors of all the latest news, products and industry trends. Sign up now!