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6 days ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray
After a thief stole roofing materials from a nonprofit serving veterans in Grand Junction, Colo., local contractors and community members came together to restore the roof — and some faith in humanity. The ordeal began last February when Operation Revamp, a nonprofit offering free art classes for veterans and their families, faced the inevitable challenge of repairing the failing roof of its Veteran’s Art Center.
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1 week ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray
Texas-based BELDON Roofing Company has partnered with Progressive Roofing, a national leader in commercial roofing solutions. Founded in 1978, Progressive Roofing began as a family operation in Phoenix, Ariz. It has since become a nationwide company with over 1,600 employees and more than 10 branches across the U.S. The company specializes in commercial, industrial, and institutional roofing and maintenance.
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1 week ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray
Johnny Zamrzla, a roofing industry legend affectionately known as "Johnny Z," passed away on April 9 at the age of 86. Zamrzla was president and owner of Western Pacific Roofing in Palmdale, Calif. He was actively involved in the roofing and waterproofing industry since 1957. According to the company's website, Western Pacific Roofing was the first contractor in Southern California and the seventh in the United States to qualify and be accepted into the Academy of Accredited Roofing Contractors.
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1 week ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray
The Department of Labor and a Missouri-based roofing contractor reached an agreement after an investigation determined the contractor’s actions led to a teen’s fatal fall in March 2023. According to a news release from the Department of Labor, John Troyer — owner of Troyer Construction in Jamesport, Mo., operating as Troyer Roofing & Coatings — failed to provide workers with the required fall protection.
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1 week ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray |Jill Bloom |Anna Anderson
In reviewing revenue and the lead sources driving that revenue, it makes sense for contractors to invest in those sources bringing in the most money. It’s a fair strategy, but contractors can do more. Dear Anna: How Can I Optimize Lead Generation? Podcast Description: Lead generation serves contractors well, but do they really know what the first touchpoint was that led a customer to their business?
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1 week ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray
QXO Inc. announced that it is extending its all-cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Beacon for $124.35 per share. Beacon’s board of directors unanimously recommends that all shareholders tender their shares into the offer. The tender offer will remain open until 5 p.m. EST on April 21. According to a news release, QXO expects the transaction to close at or near the end of April, subject to a majority of Beacon shares tendering in the offer and other customary closing conditions.
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1 week ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray |Art Aisner |Bryan Gottlieb
Frigid weather and snow delays didn’t stop roofing professionals around the country from heading to Texas in February, resulting in what could be the largest International Roofing Expo to date in both attendance and exhibitors. This year’s show saw a crowd of nearly 16,000 attendees exploring the show floor Feb. 19-21 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio.
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1 week ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray
The effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to emerge, with the Associated Builders and Contractors’ latest analysis showing the tariffs sparked rising construction prices before they went into effect. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ABC economists say construction input prices increased 0.5% in March. Similarly, nonresidential construction input prices increased by 0.6% in the same period.
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2 weeks ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray
Layoffs within the Department of Health and Human Services are raising concerns over how the roofing industry will keep its workers safe. As part of the sweeping federal layoffs effected by President Donald Trump’s Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative,” the HHS announced it is reducing its workforce by roughly 10,000 full-time employees.
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2 weeks ago | 
roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray
At the new ABC Supply Co. Inc. branch in Sterling Heights, Mich., a different type of activity buzzed in the warehouse. Tables from vendors and manufacturer partners lined the center aisle, tempting aromas from food prepared by local food truck Beef Daddy’s filled the air, and branch employees handed out ABC Supply-branded hoodies, notebooks and other swag to customers.
