Northeast Contracting Corp. Gets Major Equity Infusion

Northeast Contracting Corporation, a commercial roofing concern based in Lorton, Va., specializing in offices, industrial facilities, and educational institutions, has undergone a significant equity recapitalization through RCap Equity Partners of Philadelphia. The recap, announced yesterday in a news release by RCap Equity, a division of Renovus Capital Partners, said the middle market private equity firm

Remarkable 8-year-old Saves Dad’s Life Following Roof Accident

It’s not often that a child becomes the hero of a story, but that’s exactly how the parents of an 8-year-old Rhode Island boy describe their son after his quick thinking saved his father during an emergency. The incident occurred when Ben Nascenzi was working on the roof in the backyard of their home near

S-5! Presents Industry Education and Training at METALCON

S-5!, the Colorado-based metal roof attachment solutions manufacturer, announced a number of accredited educational sessions it plans to host at 2024’s METALCON tradeshow and conference, taking place in Atlanta from Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Thursday, Oct. 31 8:30 a.m. | Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) Rob Haddock, founder and CEO of S-5!, and

N.C. Roofing CEO Arrested, Made Gun Threats at Candy Store

The CEO of a roofing company in Greensboro, N.C., was arrested and jailed in Myrtle Beach, S.C., after being charged with multiple felonies for allegedly threatening to shoot two employees of a candy store who refused to give him a refund on candy. According to Horry County officials, 36-year-old Joshua Kim, listed as CEO of

Tim McGraw: ‘Signing Autographs is Better Than Roofing’

In an interview conducted before the start of the Labor Day weekend, country music legend Tim McGraw told KCYE-FM radio’s Nancy Brooks that, when reflecting on nearly 30 years of success in the music business, he’s grateful to no longer worry about making ends meet. “Growing up in Louisiana, I roofed a lot,” McGraw said.

VIDEO: MRCA 2024 Preview: Roofing Heads to St. Paul

The Midwest Roofing Expo returns to St. Paul, Minn. Oct. 21-23 with a line-up of cutting-edge educational sessions, a packed show floor featuring the latest roofing products and innovations, plus fun networking events. MRCA President Bob Poutre recalled his first MRCA expo and discussed his ability to build valuable contacts through the organization in this brief

All-In on Spray Foam Roofing

For those who enjoy a desert lifestyle, Lake Las Vegas is the picture-perfect community offering stunning new homes, breathtaking views of the desert landscape, modern amenities, and the kind of serenity that can only be delivered by a tranquil freshwater lake. Within this captivating setting, which sits about 20 miles from the city lights and

Big Box Store Chills Out with Cool Roof Coatings

According to the Department of Energy’s Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey, there were 5.9 million commercial buildings in the United States in 2018, covering 97 billion square feet of floor space. That year, they consumed 6.8 quadrillion British thermal units of energy, translating to $141 billion spent on electricity and natural gas. With stringent energy-related

Lyons Roofing and Pro-Tech Products Gift Repairs to Ronald McDonald House

The work started on Monday with Lyons Roofing and Pro-Tech Products donating the supplies and labor to repair and recoat the 17-year-old Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona roof, as first reported by KVOA-TV. CEO and President Scott Matlick says the upkeep was needed, and the company couldn’t be more thankful for the donation.