Created by the Copper Development Association, the North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) award program celebrates the versatility and enduring appeal of copper in architectural applications. This year’s winners include several exemplary roofing projects that demonstrate the highest standards of craftsmanship, technique, and material use, including the revitalization of a derelict train station, a striking…
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., the North American exterior building products manufacturer, announced plans on Monday to acquire Mueller Supply Company, Inc., a manufacturer of residential metal roofing, components, and steel buildings in Texas and the Southwest. Mueller, founded more than 90 years ago and headquartered in Ballinger, Texas, has approximately 900 employees and a regional…
Roofing Services Solutions, a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP, announced on Monday it had acquired Tavares, Fla.-based West Orange Roofing, LLC, a provider of re-reroofing and building exterior services to residential and commercial customers. In a June 3 news release, Dunes Point Capital said that West Orange has three locations in Florida…
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., a North American leader in safety and regulatory compliance solutions, is accepting applications for the 2024 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year, or SPOTY, Awards, which recognize environmental health and safety professionals and excellence in safety. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. (CDT) on July 31. …
GAF, the North American bellwether roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, started production on Thursday at its fifth polyisocyanurate insulation plant in Peru, Ill., two years after breaking ground. “Bringing another world-class manufacturing plant online is a significant milestone that strengthens our ability to deliver best-in-class service and innovative solutions across the Midwest and beyond,” said John…
Now in its fourth year, voting is open for Beacon’s 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year; the winner will receive $10,000 from Beacon Building Products, and the four finalists will each receive $1,000 to support professional development, including attending the International Roofing Expo. Beacon invites the public to vote for the winner…
I believe it was Thomas Palmer, an American educator in the mid-19th century, who said, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” And I just thought retiring was so much fun I would do it twice. My first retirement came at the end of 2016 when I exited a 32-year run in the…
American Hydrotech, the Chicago-based manufacturer of waterproofing and roofing products and a Sika subsidiary, announced on Tuesday that its Garden Roof Assemblies have successfully passed a series of tests to meet FM Approvals. FM Approvals is a third-party testing and certification service like Underwriters Laboratories. In a Feb. 13 news release, American Hydrotech said receiving FM…
