Gunner, the online roofing pioneer, announced last week the launch of its ‘Under One Roof’ giveaway through its nonprofit Gunner Cares program. The giveaway is open to first responders, active-duty service members and veterans in Cleveland, Hartford, Conn., and Philadelphia. One winner from each market will receive a brand-new roof for their home, as Gunner…
Tecta America is having another great year in the roofing business with the latest annual revenue reported at $1.4 billion, placing the company atop RC’s 2024 Top 150 List. Tecta America’s Model for Roofing Acquisitions After more than two decades of success, Tecta America continues to grow through strategic acquisitions across the country amid an…
EDITOR’S NOTE: A roofing system covering millions of square feet across the globe with a 50-year track record is hard to keep a secret. Yet PVC and PVC KEE HP roofing membranes may be the one type of roof installation even seasoned contractors are relatively still in the dark about. While it’s earned the confidence of…
WorkWave, a provider of SaaS software solutions that support the field service business life cycle, announced last week that Greg Doran has been named its new chief financial officer. Doran has an extensive background in SaaS, payments and private equity and has held previous CFO and business operations roles at numerous technology companies over his…
The Roofing Alliance, the philanthropic arm of the National Roofing Contractors Association, announced a call to all roofing industry professionals, asking for nominations to be submitted for its 2024-25 Most Valuable Player Awards. The MVP Awards Program recognizes workers committed to excellence on and off the roof while applauding workers who make outstanding contributions to their…
When your buddy asks if you would bid out a reroof for a city’s Chief of Police, it’s not a bad relationship to develop, whether you’re a resident or not. That is how Ruben Gonzalez, principal of Ais Construction, based in the Detroit suburb of Hazel Park, became involved in something more significant than a…
GAF announced last week that it has placed 2,000 graduates in jobs across the United States through GAF Roofing Academy, the tuition-free program that prepares individuals for entry-level careers in roofing. The company described the high number of placements as a milestone, reaching just five years after the program, designed to help provide pathways to…
Owens Corning has partnered with business technology solutions company Get The Referral to offer a customized referral app, including exclusive resources for Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network members. In a news release, OC said the fully branded GTR app features content resources designed to help contractors “educate, enlighten, and engage” existing customers while helping source…
The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements was set to take effect Sept. 4, however, a Texas district court stepped in and struck it down as unconstitutional. The implications of the case are now nationwide, as the judge also asserted the federal agency overstepped its authority. Courts Strike Down Non-Compete Ban In this…
To be honest, I’ve lost count of how many paint projects Robert and I have done after over a decade of DIY makeovers. But every single one always takes my breath away. Paint is the best way to make a massive visual impact for often not a whole lot of money… that is, as long…
