Bryan Gottlieb

Home Depot will acquire GMS for $5.5B through its SRS Distribution unit, creating a 1,200-location network aimed at delivering faster service and expanded offerings to contractors.

Amrize, Holcim’s $30B North American spin-off, debuted on the NYSE and Swiss Exchange on June 23, aiming to drive U.S. growth in roofing, infrastructure and manufacturing.

Home Depot has joined the race to acquire GMS Inc., challenging QXO’s $5B bid, which expired on June 24, thus making talks of a bidding war moot.

With protests over ICE tactics spreading beyond Los Angeles, Roofing Contractor examined the data and discovered that Florida is the epicenter of immigration enforcement in roofing and construction. 

Kingspan plans to invest $250M more in U.S. roofing, eyeing asphalt shingle production at its Oklahoma campus to tap into the $24B residential market by late 2026.

Aluminum and steel tariffs doubled on June 4, spiking prices 54% and straining construction budgets. Contractors face rising costs, labor shortages and shrinking margins amid the most aggressive trade stance in decades.

LuminX has raised $5.5 million to scale AI-powered vision language models that automate warehouse tasks, aiming to reduce errors, boost efficiency and offer real-time insights to logistics and supply chains.

A dangerous heat wave has hit the Southwest, with temperatures over 105°F threatening roofers and outdoor crews. Experts recommend hydration, shift changes and safety plans to prevent heat-related illnesses.

QXO posted a Q1 in 2025 loss amid its $11B Beacon acquisition; the new company aims to lead U.S. building product distribution through tech-driven growth and strategic expansion.

Owens Corning's Q1 sales surged 25% to $2.53B, boosted by its Doors unit, but profits slipped and tariffs loom as the company braces for continued market shifts.