Construction Begins on $270M IKO Roofing Materials Manufacturing Facility

The first phase of construction has begun for a new asphalt shingle manufacturing facility for IKO in Clay County, Fla., led by Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK), a construction firm serving a broad range of commercial and industrial markets. “It has always been part of our belief system, dating to my grandfather’s founding of the

Greenwood Industries Announces New CEO, Key Promotions

Greenwood Industries, a custom building envelope solutions company in the Northeast and 2023 Commercial Contractor of the Year, announced a leadership transition and several key promotions within its executive team. Effective immediately, David Klein will transition from his role as president to chief executive officer. Greenwood Industries says the move will enable Klein to step

‘Roofers Local 2’ Graduates Pre-Apprentices from GAF Roofing Academy

Roofers and Waterproofers Local 2, the local representing commercial roofers in St. Louis, in coordination with its international, the United Union of Roofers Waterproofers and Allied Workers, recently partnered with GAF Roofing Academy to provide roofing and safety training to 33 applicants seeking a career in the commercial roofing industry. The story, which originally appeared

TRUFAST Introduces ‘Thermal-Grip TubeSeal’ Fastener

TRUFAST, a leader in residential and commercial building attachments, continues growing its portfolio of TubeSeal self-sealing fasteners and introduced the Thermal-Grip TubeSeal fastener, designed for insulation attachment over an air barrier or WRB.  In a May 17 news release, TRUFAST unveiled its newest TubeSeal product, which is available in lengths for insulation nominal thickness from

Florida’s Best Roofing Joins with Harkness Capital

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. — Best Roofing, RC‘s 2018 Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year, announced a new partnership with  Harkness Capital Partners.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but officials said it culminated six months of negotiations at a time when the company continues to experience rapid expansion.  The partnership is an opportunity to

Capital Coating Announces New Division to Provide Commercial Roofing Services

Capital Coating, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based specialty firm within the commercial and industrial coatings space, announced the development of a new division solely focusing on commercial roof care, maintenance, and replacement.  In a March 12 news release announcing the launch, Capital Coating’s new standalone division, Capital Roof Care, began operations in January, specializing in various commercial

Commercial Foam Jacking- Sidewalks, Floors- Kansas City

Working with commercial clients and commercial buildings is a lot like working with residential clients and their homes. The process is the same, except the space and the scope of the sunken concrete can be larger. Foam Jacking a Commercial Warehouse A commercial warehouse can have flooring that is sinking. When you walk on the