Awards & Recognition
2026 UK Roofing Awards celebrate excellence across the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RoofersCoffeeShop.uk joined roofing professionals from across the U.K. to celebrate award-winning craftsmanship, innovation and community. The U.K. roofing industry came together in spectacular fashion at the 2026 U.K. Roofing Awards, recognizing the projects, companies and individuals who continue to raise the bar for excellence across roofing and cladding. ...
The People’s Choice is the MAX PVC membrane!
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the Elevate product that took home the 2026 People’s Choice award at the IRE Innovative Product Showcase. At this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), professionals from across the roofing industry came together to learn, explore and grow. One of the biggest parts of the show ...
IKO wins 2026 CiCi Award for Community Impact in Bismarck, Missouri
The project marks a significant step in IKO’s strategy to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing network and supply chain. KO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products has been recognized with a 2026 Trade & Industry Development CiCi Award for Community Impact, honoring ...
ARMA announces accident prevention contest winners
Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 82 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2025 Accident Prevention Contest were ...
QXO reveals top finalists for annual campaign celebrating women in roofing
The public can vote for the finalists now through May 29 at go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced the five finalists in its sixth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, which invites the public to vote for exceptional women working in the roofing industry across the ...
Fifth-generation roofer wins SkillsUSA competition
By Jenny Yu. The competition provides young people with an opportunity to develop essential skills and invaluable experiences. At the Oregon SkillsUSA 2026 competition, Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ spoke with the winner and sole participant, Eric Schilling, and his father, Mike Schilling, president of Carlson Roofing Company ...
Celebrating global roofing success in Bratislava
By The Coffee Shops. The 2025 IFD Congress was a celebration of roofing craftsmanship, industry partnerships and the future of the trade. Roofing professionals from across the globe gathered in Bratislava, Slovakia from October 22–25, 2025, for the 73rd Annual Congress of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). ...
MFM Building Products announces additional Class A fire rating for Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal® in W.U.I. areas
This rating is in addition to previous fire approvals that include UL 790 and ASTM E108/ICC-ES AC188. MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, recently achieved a listing for the company’s Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal® underlayment from ...
Duro-Last's 2025 Metal Roofing Awardee: Billmans Cool Roofing Co.
By Emma Peterson. This award-winning project secured a long-term, high-performance roofing system for the U.S. Coast Guard’s largest West Coast training center. Just an hour North of San Francisco, California sits Petaluma, a picturesque town nestled between the rolling hills of wine country and the majesty of the Pacific Ocean. ...
Spray foam solution seals elementary school roof ahead of tight deadline
By Jesse Sanchez. A recent school roof overhaul highlights safety, sustainability and seamless execution by a top-rated contractor. When South Park Elementary School faced the daunting task of replacing its roof in time for the new school year, Strong Contractors Inc. stepped up to deliver — with precision, speed and ...
