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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.

Kurt W. Baumgartner, former MRCA president and longtime leader of Martin Roofing, passed away at 75. He was remembered for his vision, mentorship and deep faith.

GAF named Chris Peetz as Chief Operations Officer, saying the C-suite addition will boost efficiency and support growth. Peetz brings 30-plus years of global manufacturing and supply chain experience.

President Donald Trump’s deportation policy reversals — initially shielding farms and hotels, then reversing course — leave roofing contractors exposed amid workforce raids and visa program gaps. Trade groups have been actively contacting members of Congress.

QXO makes an unsolicited bid to buy specialty products distributor GMS for $5 billion, aiming to speed up deliveries, boost inventory and unify tech — potentially reshaping how contractors get drywall and building supplies.

Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction in Lake Elmo, Minn., is the winner of QXO's 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year program.

New York-based Garnett Station Partners has formed Skybound Service Partners, a commercial roofing services platform, starting with its first contractor, Roof Technology Partners.

The Associated Builders and Contractors trade group, which has long opposed mandated project labor agreements, or PLAs, states that it will continue to challenge the project labor agreement mandate in court.

Troy Baker will be responsible for leading Stronghouse’s integrated sales, marketing, and operational strategies across business lines like retail, storm response and national accounts.

GAF employees joined Cape Fear Habitat’s Women Build to help construct a home for a single mom, donating time, roofing materials, and support to the local effort.