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.

A Roofing Contractor magazine poll finds industry pros more pessimistic about the state of the economy than the general public, with 61% saying tariffs and a slowing economy are hurting business.

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.

Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.

Richard Prunier, founder, and his son John, vice president, uphold Northeast Home & Energy's legacy by ensuring every roofing, window, and siding project reflects a commitment that transcends mere business, combining old-school craftsmanship with modern innovation as a model for the roofing industry.

Westlake reported a sharp Q1 profit drop amid high costs and housing market slowdowns, prompting cost cuts and capex reductions despite strong cash reserves.

Two roofing company owners in the New York tri-state area are facing federal tax evasion charges on more than $2M in unreported income.

Louisiana is considering legislation that could bar roofers from helping with insurance claims, a move supporters say curbs fraud but critics warn could cripple small contractors.

Record turnout at the National Roofing Contractors Association's Roofing Day 2025 saw industry pros lobby Congress on tax and labor reforms — amid tariffs that rattled markets and threatened to reshape the political landscape.

PolitiFact debunked a viral, AI-generated video falsely claiming Elon Musk exposed a hidden $20,000 roofing grant. No such program exists, and the video misrepresents a podcast.

37 Arrested During Immigration Raid at Wash. Roofing Company

QXO’s $11B acquisition of Beacon aims to transform the roofing supply chain with AI, tech upgrades, and employee-driven insights — promising streamlined operations and growth. What’s next for contractors?