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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zags Home Services Acquires Michigan Home Restoration

The parent company of American Standard Roofing and Zags Roofing expands in Metro Detroit, strengthening its local presence and service capabilities

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 4, 2025

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Zags Home Services has acquired Michigan Home Restoration, expanding roofing and restoration services across the region.

Hiring News

MuleHide Names Four to Key Sales and Account Roles

Low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide adds three new territory managers and a strategic account manager to strengthen customer and modular market support

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 4, 2025

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Low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide has named three new territory managers and a new strategic account manager for modular roofing.

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Coatings

Scientists Create Cool Roof Coating That Harvests Water from the Air

Coating reflects 97% of sun's rays and can gather 13 fluid ounces of water per 10.8 square feet daily

Chris Gray

November 4, 2025

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Researchers in Australia have developed a polymer coating that can pull water from the air as well as reflect 97% of the sun's rays, enhancing a roof's ability to collect water and reduce indoor temperatures.

Manufacturing News

Carlisle Companies Announces New President, Vice Chair

New president previously hails from QXO

Chris Gray

November 3, 2025

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Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced that Jason Taylor, formerly of QXO, will join the company as president of its Construction Materials business.

Economic Indicators

Reroofing Demand Cools Across North America in Q3 2025

Even as reroofing contractors report mixed momentum, new remodeling research shows homeowners still rank new roofs among the most rewarding investments of 2025

Tanja Kern

November 3, 2025

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New industry research shows cooling reroofing demand across North America, but steady installation activity and long-term growth prospects.

Construction Employment

The Best U.S. Cities for Construction Workers in 2025

As construction investment climbs and job growth accelerates, three fast-growing cities are setting the pace for America’s building boom.

Tanja Kern

November 3, 2025

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As U.S. construction spending climbs toward $2.23 trillion, a new analysis by Astrak reveals the best places for construction professionals to live and work in 2025.

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Social Media

Spooky Roof Decorations from Halloween 2025

Chris Gray

October 31, 2025

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Check out some impressive and spooky Halloween decorations found on people's homes and roofs.

U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., site of the Senate’s Oct. 30 vote to end Trump’s emergency tariff authority.

Tariffs

Senate Defies Trump on Tariffs as Industry Sees Mounting Costs

Bipartisan resolution challenges Trump’s trade powers as builders face rising costs from steep metal tariffs

Bryan Gottlieb

October 30, 2025

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Rising costs and rare bipartisanship collide as the Senate takes aim at Trump’s tariffs—and the projects caught in between.

Economic Outlook

Economist Warns: U.S. Growth Needs Bold Action

At METALCON 2025, economist Alex Chausovsky warned U.S. leaders to embrace complexity and defend economic dominance.

Tanja Kern

October 30, 2025

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Economist Alex Chausovsky of The Bundy Group took the keynote stage at METALCON 2025 with a clear message: America’s economy is strong, but complacency is its biggest risk.

Safety

Texas Man Charged with Deadly Assault After Shooting Roofing Drone

Incident shows de-escalation training is an important part of safety

Chris Gray

October 29, 2025

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When a Texas roofer’s drone became target practice for an angry neighbor, it raised questions about safety and communication on residential jobsites — here’s what contractors should know to prevent a confrontation from turning dangerous.