DENVER, Colo. — BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., announced a merger with Woburn, Mass.-based Pro-Care Disaster Restoration Services.

The merged companies will continue as BluSky Restoration, operating 49 offices in 19 states from coast to coast. In addition to restoration services currently provided by Pro-Care Restoration, BluSky will introduce its commercial roofing and healthcare restoration business lines to the Woburn and Stoughton, Mass., and Bedford, N.H., markets.

“Pro-Care is widely known as a premier restoration provider in Massachusetts and New Hampshire,” said BluSky CEO Drew Bisping. “We’re excited to welcome the team to the BluSky family.”

Founded in 1987 by Adam Pollock and Otto Marenholz, family-owned and operated Pro-Care is one of southern New England’s most respected emergency service restoration contractors. The firm provides 24-hour emergency disaster services for homeowners, rental housing, housing authorities, colleges, schools, and commercial businesses. Pro-Care co-owner Ryan Pollock will join the BluSky leadership team as a vice president. Adam Pollock will transition to a new role as a project director with the company. Bisping will continue as CEO of the merged firm.

“This partnership is a great fit for us because of BluSky’s commitment to integrity, their people, and to customer service,” said Ryan Pollock. “We’re looking forward to the opportunities this brings to both Pro-Care’s clients and employees.”

The announcement is the 11th in a strategic plan of mergers and acquisitions in the last five years to support BluSky growth. BluSky has grown from a privately-owned Colorado startup in 2004 to one of the largest national restoration firms in the United States.

GRAPEVINE, Texas — IB Roof Systems Inc. announced it has named Sid Teachey as the company's director of architectural sales, effective Aug. 1, 2022.

Teachey has previously served in several senior management and director positions within the roofing industry, with decades of highly successful experience in sales, training, project management, and cost estimation of roofing systems.

“As the leader of this department, Sid will be responsible for developing and managing a team of experienced roofing professionals to support roofing consultants, engineers, and architects within the roofing industry,” said IB Roof Systems CEO Jason Stanley.  

Teachey, who holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, joins IB Roof Systems following a 35-year career at United States Gypsum Company (USG Corporation).

Most recently, Teachey served as the director of sales for USG’s roofing division. Prior to that role, he served as the national sales manager for USG’s commercial roofing division for 13 years.

Leading from the initial inception of USG's commercial focused roofing business, Teachey played a key role in building the foundation of the business unit. He brings additional experience managing both internal sales teams and 100-plus independent manufacturer representatives.

Teachey maintains affiliations with the Single Ply Roofing Institute, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, National Roofing Contractors Association, and previously served as an FM Approvals Advisory Council member.

“I’m excited to join IB Roof Systems and look forward to being an influential part of the company’s future growth,” said Teachey. “IB is a unique manufacturer in the North American commercial roofing industry, and I’m ready to be a part of the legacy of IB Roof Systems and its continuing success.”

MCKINNEY, Texas — SRS Distribution Inc. announced that it has acquired De Bel Roofing Supply, a leading distributor of residential and commercial roofing and other related products with two locations north of the San Francisco Bay area. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“It is an honor to welcome Scott, Doug, and the rest of the De Bel team to the SRS family,” said Dan Tinker, president and CEO of SRS Distribution. “The company’s exemplary customer service and focus on taking care of its employees make it a perfect addition to our family of independent distributors. This acquisition will increase our presence in the rapidly growing area north of San Francisco, and we look forward to the many successes our teams will achieve together.”

Headquartered in Petaluma, Calif., De Bel Roofing Supply was founded in 1989 by Andre De Bel and is run today by his two sons, Scott and Doug. De Bel operates a second location in Greenbrae, Calif., and currently employs a team of 15 people. Scott and Doug will continue to lead the company’s dedicated team under the De Bel banner, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers, and employees.

“We are happy to announce our partnership with SRS as the next milestone in De Bel’s storied history," said Scott De Bel, majority owner of the company. "After over 30 years in business, we were very fortunate to find a partner in SRS that would be a trustworthy steward of our company’s legacy and treat our people like family. De Bel will continue to be a leading provider of residential and commercial roofing products in the San Francisco Bay area and will look to expand our reach throughout Northern California supported by the extensive resources of SRS.”

ARLINGTON, Va. — A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Q2 2022 Market Index Survey for Reroofing. The survey takes the pulse of the reroofing industry on a quarterly basis and serves as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions.

A total of 147 respondents completed the eight-question survey during a two-week period in July 2022 with approximately 80% of responses coming from roofing contractors and 20% coming from roofing consultants. Approximately 89% of respondents indicated that their business is primarily low slope or a blend between low slope and steep slope while 12% of respondents are engaged in steep slope only. A majority of respondents (47%) reported annual gross revenue of between $1 million and $10 million.

The survey results indicate general optimism for most market segments (as measured by a value greater than 50 in the respective index) though each index trended lower compared to the prior quarter. The customer inquiry index for the steep slope business segment turned negative for the second quarter, dropping to 41.2 from 55 the prior quarter. Some topline excerpts of the survey include (note: totals may not equal 100 due to rounding):

• Customer Inquiries: Forty percent of all respondents indicated that customer inquiries increased during the second quarter of 2022 compared with the same quarter in 2021, with 11% indicating an increase of more than 25%. Twenty-nine percent of respondents reported a decrease in customer inquiries during the same period, and 31% indicated no change in activity.
• Project Contacts: Forty-three percent of all respondents reported an increase in project contracts during the second quarter of 2022 compared with the same quarter in 2021. Twenty-four percent of respondents reported a decrease in project contracts during the same period, and 34% indicated no change in activity.
• Project Backlog: Fifty-two percent of all respondents reported a project backlog of three months or longer as of July 2022 compared to 46% of respondents that reported a similar backlog in April 2022.
• Customer Inquiries Index^*: The Customer Inquiries Index for the total industry, including both low and steep slope dropped to 55.4 for Q2 2022 compared to 62.8 in the prior quarter.
• Project Contracts Index^*: The Project Contracts Index for the total industry including both low and steep slope fell slightly to 59.2 for Q2 2022 compared to 62.1 in the prior quarter.

^{* The index is based on a zero to 100 scale, with a score of 50 or higher suggesting expansion or optimism, while a value below 50 indicates contraction or pessimism.}

The complete results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are available to those who participate in the survey via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics. Any contractor or consultant who would like to participate in next quarter’s brief survey can sign up for notification at http://bit.ly/37ank7D.

The Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program is now open for applications for its second year. The scholarship supports individuals pursuing a career in roofing or similar fields.

Scholarship recipients will receive a $1,000 award. The awards are not renewable, but applicants can reapply each year so long as they meet the eligibility requirements.

Applicants to the Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program must be:

• Pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field. Similar fields must be applicable to the building industry (construction, waterproofing, etc.)
• Passionate about innovation and/or sustainability
• An American or Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Castagra Products Inc. employees and their family members are ineligible

Applications must include a 500 to 1,000 word essay detailing their educational and career goal objectives, and how they plan to contribute to the roofing industry. Special consideration is given to applicants who are passionate about innovation and/or sustainability.

The winner of the 2021 scholarship was Sarah Dalby, an architectural engineering student at the University of Texas. She is pursuing her degree to learn about structural methods and materials in order to design a sustainable solution to help the homeless. She is researching 3D printing technology and how it can be expanded in order to 3D-print houses with organic materials.

The deadline to apply for the program is Aug. 29. Recipients will be selected on Sept. 1. For more information and to apply, visit castagra.com/SCHOLARSHIP.