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METALCON opens doors for women in metal construction industry
FORGE is a program designed to be where women in metal shape what’s next. More and more women are finding their way into what used to be considered non-traditional professional roles. As METALCON celebrates its 35th anniversary, it’s safe to say there are a growing number of women in prominent positions ...
All Weather Insulated Panels announces leadership transition
The metal manufacture internally promotes new president. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal panels (IMPs), proudly announces the appointment of Joe Paparella as president. Paparella will lead the company as it continues to expand its presence in the commercial construction market. AWIP is a market ...
Tando Composites partners with Bennett Supply Company to grow Pennsylvania market
Tando Composites grows distribution network. Tando Composites has partnered with Bennett Supply Company to distribute the full line of Tando Composites products, including Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle and TandoStone®, the #1 brand of composite stone. Headquartered in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, Bennett Supply will partner with Tando Composites to sell ...
LRWA publishes updated Hot Melt Code of Practice Reflecting BS 6229:2025
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has published version 2.2 of its Hot Melt Code of Practice, effective from 14 August 2026. The updated Code of Practice reflects the recently published BS 6229:2025 and is available free of charge to specifiers, contractors, clients, suppliers and other interested parties. To support ...
Builder Saint-Gobain expands Northborough Innovation Hub with opening of the company’s first North America fire testing lab
Completion of the new $30 million lab marks the latest major investment in the region, another milestone in campus transformation. Today, Saint-Gobain North America announced the opening of a state-of-the-art fire testing lab on its newly branded Innovation Hub North America (formerly known as Saint-Gobain Research North America) which spans 26 ...
Homes by Avi is raising the roof with launch of hail and wind-resilient housing in Alberta
The new roofing selected by Homes by Avi will exclusively be provided by leading Canadian roofing manufacturer BP Canada. Calgary-based Homes by Avi is strengthening the resilience of new homes across Alberta by becoming the first large-volume homebuilder in the province to install the industry’s highest impact-resistant roofing on all its ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® launches Canadian microsite to serve the Canadian roofing industry
RoofersCoffeeShop.ca has been updated to a full microsite committed to keeping the Canadian roofing industry informed and educated. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the launch of its Canadian microsite in partnership with the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) and ...
Honoring decades of industry commitment
By Jesse Sanchez. Ten Canadian roofing companies were recognized for reaching 25- and 50-year membership milestones with the national association. The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) celebrated the lasting contributions of 11 member companies during its President’s Gala and Awards Dinner on May 29, 2026, in Québec City. Held as ...
Excel Roofing and Siding becomes Excel Slate and Copper
A new name that better reflects the company’s long standing expertise in slate roofing, copper craftsmanship and historic home restoration. Excel Roofing & Siding is proud to announce its new name, Excel Slate & Copper, marking an exciting new chapter for the Haddonfield-based company while continuing the same commitment to quality, ...
New market survey forecasts strong growth, significant potential for residential metal roofing in U.S.
Residential metal roofing is on track to capture an estimated 16 percent of the total U.S. roofing market within the next four years. The forecast for residential metal roofing in the U.S. is in growth mode and predicted to outpace the broader economy, according to a joint market study conducted by ...
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