The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the winners of its 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards, recognizing outstanding asphalt roofing projects from across North America. The awards, judged on criteria including aesthetics, challenge, and creativity, span both steep- and low-slope categories and celebrate craftsmanship and technical skill. 

This year’s Gold Award went to HER Roofing Co. Inc. for the meticulous restoration of the historic Settlemier House in Portland, Oregon, featuring a complex steep-slope roof and custom details that preserved the structure’s character. Silver honors were earned by Wedge Roofing for its work on a Mid-Century Gothic roof in Sebastopol, Calif., tackling compound curves and structural rebuilds. Best-in-Class Commercial/Mixed Use recognition went to KPost Roofing & Waterproofing for the innovative low-slope system installed on the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, designed to withstand extreme weather while protecting the museum’s interior. Winners received medals, cash prizes, certificates, and promotional exposure, celebrated at the 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.

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Online registration is open for Roofing Day in D.C. 2026, which will be held April 14-15. The purpose of the event is to bring the roofing industry together to meet with members of Congress and their staffs and deliver the industry’s message with one voice.

Professionals from all segments of the roofing industry will come to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the roofing industry; 2026 advocacy issues include workforce challenges and affordable housing.

Roofing contractors are encouraged to bring one or more standout crew members to help share the industry’s story. Early bird registration prices through March 3 are $85 for company representatives and $20 for field workers, students and spouses; after March 3, prices will be $95 for company representatives and $30 for field workers, students and spouses. 

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The U.S. Department of Labor has scheduled National Apprenticeship Week for April 26–May 2, 2026, moving the annual workforce celebration to spring. This nationwide event highlights how Registered Apprenticeship programs expand career pathways for workers, support employers, and contribute to economic growth across sectors, including skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies.

The 2026 theme—“America at Work: Making America Skilled Again Through Registered Apprenticeship”—ties into broader workforce development goals as the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary and prioritizes a skilled, future-ready labor force. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer emphasized the program’s role in equipping Americans for high-paying, in-demand jobs. Events across all 50 states and territories will showcase success stories, engage stakeholders, and promote apprenticeship as a key strategy to address workforce shortages. 

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Sherriff Goslin Roofing is celebrating a remarkable 120-year legacy as a family-owned roofing contractor rooted in the Midwest. Founded in 1906 as Battle Creek Roofing and Manufacturing Company, the business has grown into a regional leader with 17 branches across Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, completing more than 250,000 residential and commercial roofing projects. Now in its fifth generation of family leadership, the company emphasizes a blend of deep industry expertise and new ideas from younger team members—a strategy its CEO says is key to long-term success.

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QXO Inc. has agreed to acquire Kodiak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion in cash and stock, including $2 billion in cash and 13.2 million shares. The deal, expected to close in early Q2 2026, values Kodiak at about 10.7 times 2025 EBITDA. Kodiak generated $2.4 billion in revenue across 110 locations in 2025. QXO said the acquisition will significantly expand its market reach beyond roofing into broader building products. Analysts say the deal could disrupt roofing distribution through greater scale, centralized purchasing and technology-driven efficiencies, while insulation impacts may develop more gradually.

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