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Roofing Technology

Hover Launches Connected, Visual AI Platform

New update unifies measurements, design, estimating, and proposals to streamline visual workflow.

January 15, 2026

Powered by Hover AI and an industry-leading spatial database of over 10 million residential properties, the connected Hover platform replaces up to five separate apps.

Construction Data

Construction Costs Rise Fastest Since Early 2023

New analyses from AGC and ABC show construction input prices surged in November, driven by tariff-impacted materials and energy costs.

Tanja Kern

January 14, 2026

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Construction input prices jumped 0.4% to 0.6% in November, marking the fastest annual increase since January 2023. With aluminum, steel, and energy costs climbing amid tariffs, contractors are raising bids, passing on costs, and planning cautiously—even as some remain optimistic about margins next year.

Private Equity

A to B Roofing Partners Expands Platform with RCA Partnership

RCA joins platform, retaining brand and leadership team

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 14, 2026

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A to B Roofing Partners has partnered with RoofingCo of America of St. Petersburg, Fla., continuing its strategic expansion.

Technology News

Roofing Contractors Bet on Tech for Growth in 2026

ServiceTitan finds optimism as AI adoption remains limited

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 14, 2026

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Despite widespread optimism for revenue growth in 2026, most roofing and exterior contractors are struggling with rising costs and tight margins. A new ServiceTitan report finds many are pursuing efficiency gains, but limited adoption of AI tools may be holding productivity—and profitability—back.

Awards News

DaVinci Roofscapes Announces 2025 Masterpiece Contractor Project of the Year Awards

Five residential projects and two commercial projects nationwide were chosen to receive the prestigious award.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 14, 2026

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DaVinci Roofscapes announced the seven winners of the 2024 DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor Project of the Year Awards.

Mergers & Acquisitions

O’Hara’s Son Roofing Adds CP Rankin in Platform Expansion

Deal marks the third acquisition for OSR since Angeles Equity Partners investment and expands its East Coast footprint.

Tanja Kern

January 13, 2026

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Commercial roofing contractor CP Rankin joins the O’Hara’s Son Roofing platform, strengthening service coverage from New England to the Southeast.

Construction Data

Data Centers Lift Construction Outlook, but Economic Worries Grow

Survey shows strong demand for data centers and power projects in 2026, even as contractors grow more concerned about recession risks, labor shortages and policy uncertainty.

Tanja Kern

January 13, 2026

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While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.

Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Boosts Funding to $3B as M&A Pipeline Accelerates

QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.

Tanja Kern

January 12, 2026

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QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.

IRE 2026

ABC Supply Brings Soccer Star Landon Donovan to IRE 2026

With two booths filled with education, competition and networking, the distributor is set to deliver one of the show’s most engaging experiences

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 12, 2026

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ABC Supply is bringing high energy and star power to the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE). With two booths filled with education, competition and networking, the distributor is set to deliver one of the show’s most engaging experiences.

Crime Blotter

Arizona Roofers Win $147K after Labor Dept. Overtime Case

Consent judgment recovers back wages and damages for 61 workers.

Tanja Kern

January 12, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Labor secured a consent judgment to recover $147,708 in back wages and liquidated damages for 61 Arizona roofers after overtime pay was withheld.