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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association honored the winners of its 2025 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards at the IRE, spotlighting contractors who created outstanding asphalt roofs.

A statistical analysis by Instant Roofer shows America’s largest metro areas face severe roofing issues, with Detroit, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles hit hardest. Contractors can seize big repair opportunities.

PE portfolio platform PAX Services Group expands in Florida with the acquisition of Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheet Metal, based in Palm Beach County, strengthening its Southeastern presence.

Heavy rains in Accra, the capital of Ghana, toppled a solar-bedecked carport at A & C Mall, damaging 80-plus vehicles; videos show winds tearing through the structure.

An update on a story initially reported last fall: the owner of a Florida roofing company and his office manager have been sentenced to prison for a $2.5 million tax fraud scheme that involved making off-the-books payments to employees to evade employment taxes.

Tennessee lawmakers sent the governor a bill that will exempt low-slope roofs in the state from IECC solar reflectance and heat emittance rules, easing costs for contractors. 

SPRI is revising its ED-1 Standard for roof edge systems on low-slope roofs, addressing wind loads, materials, and corrosion; it will be re-canvassed for ANSI approval. 

Brad Jacobs’ QXO acquisition of Beacon Building Products marks a turning point for over 8,000 employees, offering a fresh start, financial strength, and new growth opportunities. 

Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration acquires Brody Allen Exteriors, expanding its Midwest presence; backed by Bertram Capital, Ridgeline aims to enhance growth through digital marketing and sales synergy.

Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in Hampton Bays, N.Y., gets a new roof thanks to A1 Roofing and GAF, ensuring the church can continue serving its community.