Commercial roofing - Articles - Page 10

Solar Roofing

Study Shows Cool Roofs Can Help Increase Power Yields in PV Solar Panels

Cool roof coatings can benefit certain solar systems in addition to cooling buildings

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

November 20, 2023

A Spanish-Algerian study shows how applying cool roof coatings can increase the amount of power generated by certain rooftop solar panels.

How CE REEVE Roofing Flourished, Joining Tecta America

Partners at a start-up commercial roofing firm received what would be considered a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity; the ‘unicorn’ of offers followed a decade later

Bryan Gottlieb

November 20, 2023

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CE REEVE Roofing, a Tecta America company, grew from a small roofing outfit to generating $60 million annual sales giant under Bryan Klepinger and Stacy Agnew.

Solar Special Section

Solar and Roofing: Current Trends and Looking Ahead

Solar Surges in Multiple Roofing Markets – are Roofers Ready?

Judd Haag

November 16, 2023

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The solar industry is rapidly growing, with global revenue projected to reach $241 billion by 2031. The U.S. market alone is estimated to reach $900 million by 2025, driven by improved technology, reduced costs, design and installation enhancements and government tax credits.

Solar Special Section

What is ‘Heartbeat Technology’ and How Can it Optimize Solar?

Solar Surges in Multiple Roofing Markets – are Roofers Ready?

Vikki Kumar

November 16, 2023

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Homeowners are increasingly turning to home energy devices like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicle chargers - and a new technology called "Heartbeat," powered by AI and developed by Panasonic - is simplifying their management by connecting and optimizing energy systems through a single software platform.

Roofing Acquisitions

BluSky Restoration Contractors Announces Merger with Indiana-Based First Response

Merger is the 15th action in the last six months to support BluSky's growth

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 8, 2023

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The merged companies will continue as BluSky Restoration Contractors, operating 62 offices in 27 states from coast to coast.

Roofing Acquisitions

Roofed Right America Acquires New York Contractor Upstate Roofing & Painting

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 6, 2023

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Upstate Roofing, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and has been led by President Bob Morgan since 2016, is RRA's first acquisition.

CONTRACTOR Q&A

Kingdom Roofing Systems

Kingdom Roofing’s Daniel Young shares how roofing changed his life and how he hopes to change the lives of others

Chris Gray

October 23, 2023

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Indiana-based Kingdom Roofing Systems shows how being people-first can lead to success in the roofing restoration market.

Commercial Roofing

Choosing the Best Low-Slope Roofing System for Your Building

Sergio Silveira

Mike Lopez

October 20, 2023

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Building sciences experts from Rimkus break down the pros and cons of low-slope roofing systems to help determine which is best for your next project.

Crime Blotter

Washington D.C. Man Found Guilty of Mugging Roofing Contractor

Chris Gray

October 11, 2023

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A construction worker and roofer in Washington, D.C. were threatened by a man wielding an ice pick while waiting to begin work on a local business.

Technology Collaboration

Simon Roofing, Phenx Machine Learning Technologies Form Strategic Partnership

Using ‘AI’ to power innovation processes within Simon to enhance customer experience, gain efficiencies

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 11, 2023

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Phenx Machine Learning Technologies in Mason, Ohio, has partnered with Simon Roofing to integrate AI solutions into various aspects of the commercial roofing business to enhance efficiency and customer service.