Roofing
What contractors need to know about the program that’s moving inland
New documents reveal State Farm program to slash storm payouts
One executive said the company saw a $1.4 billion decrease in payouts in the first year of the program
8 roofing contractor videos that went viral
A social media roundup of eight clips, posted by roofing contractors, that have received millions of views
Owens Corning hit with unsolicited acquisition offers, WSJ says
Carlisle — which owns several roofing material brands, including Versico and WeatherBond — has made the offers in recent months
Texas roofing operator cites storm chasers, rising material costs as market pressure points
In conversation with Matt Werling, owner of Cedar Park-based Regenesis Roofing
Economy
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Mapped: States are intervening to build stronger roofs with FORTIFIED
What contractors need to know about the program that’s moving inland
Colorado State University reduces 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook
CSU now expects 11 named storms and five hurricanes in the Atlantic basin this season, down from its April forecast
Inside the $40 million ‘Hurricane Lab’ stress testing America’s roofs
How insurers are using full-scale storm simulations to expose roofing failure points — and what it means for contractors
Roofing wholesale prices ticked up slightly in April
Compared to April 2025, the reading is up 0.75 percent, per the BLS — and 31 percent over the past five years, since April 2021
Owens Corning warns of muted roofing demand ahead
The building products giant cited lower storm-related carryover demand as an ongoing headwind during its Q1 earnings call
2026 hurricane forecast points to below-average season
In its 43rd year of forecasting, CSU’s Department of Atmospheric Science is calling for a below-normal 13 named storms, including six hurricanes
Legal
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New documents reveal State Farm program to slash storm payouts
One executive said the company saw a $1.4 billion decrease in payouts in the first year of the program
Trump signs $70 billion immigration enforcement bill
The measure funds ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of the president's second term
Federal apprenticeship bill teases tax credit to offset training costs
The Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act would help roofing contractors offset the cost of training apprentices and formalize on-the-job training programs
Storm surge triggers crackdown on unregistered roofing contractors
Roofers are facing new scrutiny as ‘storm chaser’ season ramps up, the Kansas Attorney General’s office tells Homepros
GAF hit with antitrust lawsuit over alleged price-fixing scheme
A New Jersey roofing contractor is accusing the manufacturer of anti-competitive pricing practices and improper use of contractor certification systems
Lawmakers eye federal ‘cool roof’ incentive
Energy incentives under the newly introduced bill could drive new demand for reflective roofing
M&A
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Owens Corning hit with unsolicited acquisition offers, WSJ says
Carlisle — which owns several roofing material brands, including Versico and WeatherBond — has made the offers in recent months
Q&A: The roofing M&A landscape
In conversation with Aaron Toomey, Managing Director at home services-focused investment bank Anchor Peabody
Management
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8 roofing contractor videos that went viral
A social media roundup of eight clips, posted by roofing contractors, that have received millions of views
Texas roofing operator cites storm chasers, rising material costs as market pressure points
In conversation with Matt Werling, owner of Cedar Park-based Regenesis Roofing
Former NFL quarterback joins Florida roofing company
The former Jaguars star is joining NEXGEN Roofing in an open-ended role that will be chronicled in a six-part video series
No debt, no shortcuts: How a veteran-owned roofing company is doing business with purpose
In conversation with Georgia-based Bravo Roofing owner Wes McClure
Technology
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ChatGPT ads to go performance-based
Advertisers would reportedly pay only when certain actions are taken, including appointment bookings
ChatGPT ads now open to local service businesses
Through a new self-serve Ads Manager, businesses can create and manage their own ad campaigns on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis