New: The ‘Design District’ at METALCON

METALCON, the annual tradeshow highlighting the application of metal in design and construction, announced the launch of “The Design District” at this year’s event in Atlanta, beginning Oct. 30-Nov. 1, which event organizers describe as a way for design professionals and engineers to immerse themselves in metal design and construction. What’s Happening at The Design

Over 40 Roofing Contractors Earn Spots on 2024 Inc. 5000 List

Inc. magazine published its annual Inc. 5000 list, and just like in past years, dozens of roofing contractors are being recognized for their exceptional growth. In its 43rd edition, the Inc. 5000 list ranks the fastest-growing companies in the United States. The rankings are based on three years of annual growth. To qualify, a company

Roofing Students Excel at SkillsUSA 2024 Competition

After learning Roofing Contractor planned to cover the 59th annual National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta — commonly known as SkillsUSA — last June, I admittedly had no idea what I’d be attending.  Considering the talent displayed throughout the week in practically every skilled trade, I’m embarrassed to acknowledge that oversight. From culinary arts

Roofing Day 2024: “If Not Us, Then Who?”

Last week, the National Roofing Contractors Association held its annual “Roofing Day” confab in Washington, D.C., where the many disparate elements within the industry — contractors, manufacturers, trade organizations and the like — pooled their energy for a single purpose: advocacy. The event, which lasted slightly more than 24 hours, used the Grand Hyatt Hotel

Construction Outlook 2024: Infrastructure Funding Fuels Demand for Large-Scale Projects

In his annual industry outlook, Deron Brown, president and chief operating officer for Denver-based PCL Construction, offers an analysis of the economic and legislative trends poised to have the most significant influence on U.S. construction in 2024. PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operate throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and