Commercial Roofing Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial roofing trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
SPRI Rooftop Equipment Securement Standard: What Commercial Property Managers Need to Know
SPRI is establishing a performance-evaluation standard for rooftop equipment securement systems on low-slope commercial roofs. The proposed framework addresses loading, environmental exposure, corrosion, and water-tightness—key concerns for property managers responsible for roof integrity and building operations.
My Roofing TechNov 6, 2026Commercial Roofing Fall Safety Fines: What Facility Managers Need to Know
Washington regulators are pursuing multiple roofing safety cases involving a fatal skylight fall, serious injuries, repeat violations, and subcontractor failures. For facility managers and commercial property owners, the enforcement wave underscores the need to verify contractor safety programs before roof work begins.
My Roofing TechOct 30, 2026
RegulationsSection 179D Commercial Roofing Incentive Faces June 2026 Deadline
NRCA and industry partners are urging Congress to restore the Section 179D deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings. For facility and property managers, the June 30, 2026, construction-start deadline adds uncertainty to roofing, envelope, and building-efficiency investments.
My Roofing TechOct 23, 2026
RegulationsFlorida Building Code Corrosion Resistance: What Facility Managers Need to Know
Florida’s new corrosion resistance requirements in the Florida Building Code will change how commercial roofs are designed and specified, especially in coastal and industrial areas. This article explains what facility and property managers need to know about fasteners, accessories, and materials—and how to stay compliant while protecting warranty and asset value.
My Roofing TechAug 28, 2026
RegulationsOSHA Fixed Ladder Regulations and Commercial Roofing Fall Protection: What Facility Managers Need to Know
OSHA’s evolving fixed ladder and fall protection rules are reshaping how commercial buildings approach rooftop access, retrofit planning, and ongoing safety compliance. For facility managers and property owners, the takeaway is simple: ladder systems, roof edge protection, and access design now need to be reviewed together, not as separate issues.
My Roofing TechAug 21, 2026
Regulations2024 IECC Commercial Roofing Impacts for Property Managers
A new DOE analysis finds the 2024 IECC will significantly increase construction costs, and its stricter energy provisions are already reshaping commercial roof design. For property and facility managers, this means higher upfront roofing costs, tighter envelope requirements, and more scrutiny on insulation and cool-roof performance.
My Roofing TechJul 3, 2026
RegulationsSection 179 Expensing and Commercial Roofing: What Property Managers Need to Know
The NRCA is urging Congress to preserve enhanced Section 179 expensing, a tax provision that directly affects how roofing contractors invest in equipment and technology. For property and facility managers, any rollback could indirectly raise project costs and constrain contractor capacity on future commercial roofing work.
My Roofing TechJun 26, 2026