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The state of the metal industry
By Jenny Yu. Metal contractors from across the nation highlight growth, regional differences and workforce concerns in a special panel of industry leaders. On August 6, 2025, METALCON and MetalCoffeeShop® joined forces to host a special webinar titled “Metal Contractors Share the Real Deal.” The panel featured leaders from ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey is an industry-wide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
Fields Roof Service, Inc. announces fourth-generation ownership transition
Fields Roof Service, Inc. remains committed to its long-standing partnerships with manufacturers, distributors and suppliers across the Pacific Northwest. Fields Roof Service, Inc., a trusted roofing contractor serving Western Washington since 1957, is proud to announce a new chapter in its history. Effective September 30, 2025, ownership of the company will ...
What the OBBB Act means for roofing contractors
By MARCO Industries. In a summary of the new legislation, the NRCA breaks down the pros and cons for the industry. On July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBB Act) officially became law, introducing major changes to tax codes and federal spending. While the legislation has sparked ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Refresh of AskARoofer™ Site
The updated design offers a clean, user-friendly experience that highlights essential information in a visually engaging format. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces a refresh of its sister site AskARoofer (AAR) to deliver an improved experience for home and building owners. ...
PSMJ announces new MBA scholarship fund for emerging AEC professionals
The scholarship is funded by a personal contribution from PSMJ's leadership. PSMJ Resources, Inc., the premier business publishing, consulting and training organization for the architecture, engineering and construction(AEC) industry, is proud to announce the establishment of a new scholarship fund at Bryant University. The Frank A. Stasiowski, FAIA ’75MBA and Joan ...
Proactive protection
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to prepare your business to weather immigration policy changes and investigations. As we get further into 2025, we continue to see immigration policies and enforcement growing and changing. The effects of this vary, from challenges getting skilled labor to fines that can be up to ...
Campany Roofing marks milestone with ribbon cutting ceremony
Campany Roofing continues to establish themselves as a trusted name in commercial roofing in Florida with the opening of their North Miami Beach location. Campany Roofing officially celebrated the grand opening of its new North Miami Beach location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, September 22. While the gathering was ...
Central States opens new metal manufacturing plant in Tooele, Utah
New site is nationwide manufacturer’s 13th plant and westernmost facility, will produce panels, purlin, trim and the exclusive Alpha Framing System. Central States Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of metal building products in the nation, opened its newest manufacturing facility last week, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued ...
Owens Corning selects Prattville, Alabama, as location for new shingle plant in the Southeastern U.S.
The Prattville facility will operate a four-wide laminator capable of producing around six million squares of laminate shingles per year. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a building products leader, today announced that it has selected Prattville, Alabama, as the location for its new shingle plant in the southeastern United States. This strategic ...
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