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Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

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Imports

Trump Tariffs Reach Some Canadian Roofing Materials

Additional 50% duties could affect cement, coatings, tapes, cover boards and selected roofing components imported from Canada.
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Tanja Kern
July 24, 2026
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New 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports could raise costs for certain roofing coatings, tapes, panels and cement, prompting contractors to review bids and contracts.



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Distribution Shift

TopBuild Gives QXO New Edge in Roofing Distribution

QXO says its next phase is proving the operating model
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Tanja Kern
July 14, 2026
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QXO says its next phase is proving the operating model. Roofing contractors will judge that by product availability, delivery reliability, faster quotes and whether local relationships remain intact.


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Materiales de Construcción

El alza en los materiales de construcción continúa y se acerca al 10% anual

Los aumentos continúan afectando a la industria de la construcción.
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Tanja Kern
June 19, 2026
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Los costos de los materiales de construcción registraron un crecimiento cercano al 10% anual, impulsados por el aumento en los precios de la energía, el acero y otros insumos.


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James Keithley of Conner Roofing

Leadership on the Jobsite Keeps Roofing Projects Moving

How Production Manager James Keithley Drives Operational Excellence at Conner Roofing
Cathy Conner is COO of Conner Roofing LLC in St. Louis, Missouri
Cathy Conner
June 16, 2026
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Careful planning, clear communication and a commitment to operational discipline help ensure that roofing projects remain on schedule.


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Materials Costs Hit Nearly 10% Annual Growth

Construction input prices climbed 9.6% year over year in May, driven by rising energy costs and continued increases in steel, copper and other tariff-sensitive materials.
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Tanja Kern
June 11, 2026
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Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.


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Earnings Report

Home Depot Q1 Sales Rise, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook

Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook as consumers continued spending on home improvement projects despite housing affordability pressures
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Tanja Kern
May 19, 2026
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Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and modest comparable sales growth as it reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook amid ongoing housing market pressure.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

US LBM Acquires Carolina Building Supplier

The acquisition positions the company to support growing builder activity south and west of Charlotte
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 15, 2026
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U.S. LBM acquired Builders Supply Company in South Carolina, expanding its distribution network and strengthening its presence in the Charlotte and Columbia markets.


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Price Pressure

Roofing Contractors Shorten Pricing Windows Amid New Construction Cost Surge

Energy costs, tariffs on steel and imported materials drive historic cost escalation that already exceeds three years of prior increases combined
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Tanja Kern
May 13, 2026
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Construction input prices have risen more in four months than the previous three years combined, putting roofing contractors under mounting pressure.


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Supplier News

Central States Launches Saberis Ordering Link

Integration streamlines ordering
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 7, 2026
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Central States launched a new Saberis integration designed to simplify customer ordering by reducing manual data entry and improving order-processing efficiency.


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Earnings Report

Owens Corning Q1 Roofing Sales Fall 14%

Company sees stable roofing demand
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Tanja Kern
May 6, 2026
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Owens Corning reported lower first-quarter roofing sales and earnings amid softer housing and remodeling activity but maintained its second-quarter outlook.


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