SPRI announced plans to revise ANSI/SPRI WD-1, “Wind Design Standard Practice for Roofing Assemblies,” to enhance wind uplift resistance and prepare it for adoption into the International Building Code.

Coryell Roofing of Oklahoma has partnered with FM Approvals to create a new standard for primary and secondary school roof systems in severe weather-prone areas.

SRS welcomes several special guests and a trio of country music bands, including the legendary duo Big & Rich, on stage at the Sugar Mill during the 2022 IRE.

Masks mandates, proof of vaccination or negative tests are some of the COVID-19 policies put in place for the 2022 IRE in New Orleans Feb. 1-3.

Learn how to handle the top 10 contract clauses roofing contractors commonly face when presented with a contract from a general contractor or owner.

Billed as "Metal Roofing 101," the courses include technical information presented in a common-sense fashion that makes the art and science of metal roofing clear.

With more women entering the construction industry, this year's NWiR Day featured a number of breakout sessions emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Attendees will hear first-hand from the legal, consulting, manufacturer, and commercial contractor points of view on how they’re finding pathways to success.

This session will detail an unfortunate experience with embezzlement and ideas for how roofing companies can prevent the same from happening to them.

In this session, industry leaders will cover some of the best and easiest ways you can grow and improve your business by aligning with your suppliers. 

Check out our exclusive photo gallery from Day 1 of the International Roofing Expo.

Our exclusive photo gallery showcases just a few of the highlights from the Big Easy during the 2022 International Roofing Expo.

MicroGuard, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications, including foam, has been developed as a non-leaching antifungal agent free from metals and arsenic-based OBPA.

NAIL CATCH downspout filters help protect homeowners from nails and debris. 

Ultra-Pure spray foam is designed to minimize odors and VOC emissions before, during and after application and is designed to deliver consistent performance year-round.

What makes people choose one roofing contractor over another? Find out in this 2023 IRE session.

2023 International Roofing Expo keynote speaker Chris Czarnik offers a sober outlook on future difficulties facing the roofing industry's search for qualified workers and what steps contractors should take to ensure their talent pool remains full.

AI-enabled software from Zeitview pinpoints specific anomalies, filters information, and eliminates uncertainty for commercial and residential roofing contractors.

Attendees from across the world will have three days to explore a show floor with more than 180,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Josey Parks, CEO of Total Home Roofing, blends traditional roofing principles with Silicon Valley inspiration: a tech-forward leader, he explores AI's potential to revolutionize the industry.

Hundreds of attendees empowered themselves at NWiR’s annual event, highlighting the role of allies and advocates in supporting women in the roofing industry.

How to be an ally for women roofers in a male-dominated industry: NWiR session, initiatives, and background explained.

The Florida Roofing Contractors Association urged state regulators to freeze workers' comp rates, citing post-hurricane labor shortages and risks from inexperienced workers despite proposed cuts.

SOPREMA held a grand opening of its new headquarters, which features numerous co-friendly features that speak to the company's push for sustainable products and practices.

CertainTeed and Renovate Robotics have partnered to pilot a roofing robot that automates asphalt shingle installation, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency.

The new partnership aims to provide ABC contractor members with the tools and insights to improve project outcomes and maximize profitability.

In County Essex, England, a man’s Ring camera captured a black cat's daring leap from a ledge to a shed roof, leaving viewers breathless as the feline hangs precariously before returning to safety.

MRCA Associate Managing Director Bob Pope received the prestigious James Q. McCawley Award during the MRCA’s 74th Annual Conference, which kicked off on Oct. 22 in St. Paul, Minn.; 2023 winner Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products presented the honor.

The MRCA honored companies and individuals for safety, innovation, and community impact at its 2024 Conference, including Independent Roofing's philanthropy and GAF's Roofing Academy.

Aligned Exteriors Group has partnered with Trinity Exteriors, adding the Minneapolis-based company to its Midwest brand portfolio. Trinity's owner, Ted Swanson, will continue in his current role.

After months of towing disputes with an adjacent apartment building, a tattoo parlor owner painted a provocative mural on his roof to express his frustration over confusing parking signs, drawing both media attention and resident disapproval.

See why the owner of Exterior Point Home Remodeling in New Jersey got the entire company involved in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

The Construction Association of South Florida awarded Gulfstream Roofing Inc. a Craftsmanship Award at its 66th Annual Awards, celebrating the company’s commitment to roofing excellence and quality workmanship.

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors has partnered with fintech company GreenSky to streamline roof repair financing, enhancing customer access to “frictionless” payment options and accelerating sales and cash flow. 

Roofing Services Solutions, a Dunes Point Capital portfolio company, has acquired Earl W. Johnston Roofing, expanding its Florida presence to 10 locations and 200 employees.

Company officials say the partnership of JJ Quality Builders with Kelly Roofing will help expand services and enhance customer experiences to customers in Florida and beyond.

A roof collapse at a railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia, resulted in the deaths of 14 people, with several others injured. Rescue efforts continued throughout the night as crews worked to recover bodies from the rubble and assist survivors.

Industry experts and trade groups, such as the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, are urging Florida regulators to allow roofing contractors to install hurricane straps during reroofing.

The Roofing Alliance welcomes Progressive Roofing as its 201st Governor Member, joining industry leaders to drive innovation, workforce development, and education in roofing.

Signifying the growing power of competitive gaming, the best e-sports players will now receive medals as part of the 2022 Asian Games.

Read more: E-sports champions will now get medals at 2022 Asian Games

YouTube turned 12 this week and is marking the milestone with a redesign of its desktop site.

Read more: YouTube reveals new Material Design desktop site

Fans of Taylor Swift on Spotify, Google Play Music et al haven’t been able to listen to the superstar through these platforms, but now that’s all changed.

Read more: Shake it off, Taylor Swift: Superstar ends bad blood with Spotify

Will Twitter’s redesign attract new users or has that bird already flown?

Read more: Twitter gets a facelift: Mobile redesign is tweet chic

Is YouTube TV’s nemesis? Keep watching and your eyes will go square.

Read more: YouTube hits 1.5bn viewers – now it wants to own TV and VR

Twitter announces new effort to tackle the spread of fake news.

Read more: Twitter plans ‘fake news’ button, but fears it could be gamed

Writing for video games is a job like no other, according to writer and Inspirefest 2017 speaker Rhianna Pratchett.

Read more: Rhianna Pratchett: ‘It’s like writing a movie script while shooting it at the same time’

A new front has opened in the war for eyeballs on the mobile screen.

Read more: Google takes on Facebook with new algorithmic news feed

Google Maps goes out of this world to mark the 48th anniversary of the first manned mission to the moon.

Read more: Google Maps brings Street View to the International Space Station

Two of the world’s most popular podcasts will descend on Dublin in September as a major festival gets out of the traps for the first time.

Read more: S-Town and My Dad Wrote a Porno on way to Dublin for podcast fest

Discovery app Pinterest marks 200m-user milestone with promise of most requested new feature coming soon.

Read more: Just what Pinterest users were pining for: boards within boards