GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company, announced plans last week to build a new state-of-the-art solar roofing testing facility and launch a new round of Building Integrated Solar (BIPV) testing, partly thanks to a U.S. Department of Energy investment. In a June 18 news release, GAF said the project “…aims to develop, test, and validate…
The Roofing Alliance, the philanthropic arm of the National Roofing Contractors Association, announced last week that it would issue a three-year, $150,000 grant to help promote roofing within the SkillsUSA competition. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including construction,…
The New York State Inspector General’s office announced last week that Jeremiah Wiedemann, the owner of Wiedemann Sons Roofing in upstate Northampton, N.Y., was sentenced in connection with an attempted cover-up of an on-the-job employee death. According to the Inspector General’s office, on May 12, 2023, the Northville Police Department responded to a 911 call…
NanoTech, a Texas-based thermal materials manufacturer, has unveiled what it describes as a “groundbreaking Next Generation Cool Roof Coating” that the company says will redefine energy efficiency in roofing. The company said in a June 17 news release that the coating combines traditional thermal properties with low thermal conductivity, achieving unprecedented energy reduction numbers. NanoTech…
Eagle Roofing Products announced the construction of a new satellite location in North Las Vegas. The new yard, warehouse, design center and office space will be located directly off Interstate 15, adjacent to Nellis Air Force Base. “Over the past several years, we have cultivated a strong following built on consistency, integrity and transparency throughout…
A new report from Scorpion, a digital marketing and technology solutions firm, shows that with advancements in technology, especially generative AI, consumers expect businesses to give timely, same-day responses and transparency in pricing. The “Scorpion Pulse” report showed that 70% of consumers favor home services companies that accommodate multiple contact options, such as phone, text…
Last fall, a 20-year-old worker fell 30 feet through the roof of Glencliff High School in South Nashville, Tenn., and died from his injuries. Now, his family in Central America has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Nashville Metro Government, the school system, the construction companies involved, and an insurance company. In a 20-page…
Roofing contractors are invited to join GAF for the 2024 Latinos in Roofing Summit and Expo June 21-22 at the Omni Los Angeles. Attendees will be immersed in multiple classes and product demos — all conducted in Spanish. Whatever their level of experience in the roofing industry, roofing contractors will gain valuable insights from industry…
As hurricane season begins, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has recognized 44 FORTIFIED service providers and nonprofits helping to prepare communities for severe weather with its annual FORTIFIED Awards. The awards recognize those who have contributed to the record-setting number of FORTIFIED Home designations, helping thousands of homeowners strengthen their homes…
JW Aluminum, a South Carolina-based producer of high-quality flat-rolled aluminum products, announced earlier this month that it had achieved Aluminum Stewardship Initiative Performance Standard Certification across its entire operations. JW Aluminum announced in a June 4 news release that its South Carolina and Arkansas plants are the first continuous cast rolling facilities in the U.S.…
