Earlier this week, multiple videos surfaced on Reddit of a Michigan man thrown from his truck after crashing into a house in Saginaw, Mich., located in the crook of the state’s mitten-shaped lower peninsula. The driver was catapulted from his flaming truck and landed on the home’s roof. According to police who spoke to WJRT-TV…
IKO, the Canadian-based residential and commercial roofing, waterproofing and insulation manufacturer, announced earlier this month the launch of its newly designed website for IKO Commercial. “We are thrilled to introduce the new IKO Commercial website,” said Akif Amin, senior vice president of Commercial Sales (North America) at IKO. “By offering a more dynamic and informative…
Reports earlier this week out of Dodge City, Kan., described nonstop pelting rain that measured four inches in a short period; the accumulated water became too much for the roof system at The Cargill meat processing plant, causing part of the low-slope roof to collapse and halting production. No one was injured and Cargill said…
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.…
