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Color trends 2026: What contractors need to know
By Marco Industries. Industry color forecasts offer valuable insight into customer preferences and can help contractors position their offerings more effectively. Each year, design leaders unveil their picks for the colors expected to shape trends across industries, from fashion to construction. While the selection process may seem mysterious, the impact ...
Capitalize on the fall season before winter arrives
By Marco Industries. Fall often delivers the most consistent conditions for roofing, but success still depends on climate and material selection. Roofing contractors rarely agree on the ideal time of year to schedule roof installations. Here at Marco Industries, we know that climate, material choice and regional weather patterns all ...
Your guide to the 58th annual NFBA Conference and Expo
By Emma Peterson. From an action‑packed expo floor to standout speakers and special events, here’s what to expect at this year’s NFBA show. Join more than 1,000 post-frame professionals at the 2026 National Frame Builders Association (NFBA)’s annual conference and expo! This year’s show will be hosted from February ...
OSHA eases compliance rules for smaller roofing companies
By Marco Industries. The changes reflect OSHA’s effort to make compliance more accessible and affordable for small roofing companies. For roofing contractors, maintaining a safe job site has always been a balancing act between protecting workers and avoiding costly fines. Until recently, small businesses often struggled with the high price ...
Roofing revolution part 3: Robotics and AI
By Marco Industries. Learn how these emerging technologies are redefining safety, efficiency and profitability. It wasn’t long ago that the idea of inspecting a roof without climbing a ladder seemed impossible. Today, drone technology makes it easier and more efficient to evaluate roofs from the ground with high-resolution imagery ...
Skip the skylight
By Marco Industries. While skylights can boost natural light, it’s important to communicate the potential risks. Skylights can be an attractive feature for homes and commercial buildings, often marketed for their ability to brighten interior spaces and boost visual appeal with lots of natural light. However, beneath the aesthetic benefits, ...
Roofing revolution part 2: Smart roofing
By Marco Industries. With smart home adoption on the rise, roofs are getting smarter, too. Smart homes devices are shifting from novelty to near necessity. Voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home are now standards in millions of households, allowing users to dim lights, play music, set kitchen ...
Ventilation that expands performance
By Jenny Yu. This vent is up for METALCON’s 2025 Top Product Awards. Marco Industries’ new Metal Roofing Gooseneck Vent is in the running for a METALCON 2025 Top Product Award, marking a notable recognition for the company’s latest innovation. The Metal Roofing Gooseneck Vent is engineered specifically ...
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 ...
Roofing revolution part 1: 3D printing and self-healing materials
By Marco Industries. As roofing equipment and materials become smarter and more adaptive, the trade is evolving faster than ever before. In the ever-accelerating world of technology, change is no longer measured in centuries. While it took humanity millions of years to master fire for cooking and heating, today, ...
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