Tariffs, supply chain woes, and market shifts challenge metal construction. Experts at METALCON stress adaptability as pricing volatility and policy uncertainty persist.
Rising steel and aluminum costs, driven by tariffs and global shifts, are shaking up U.S. construction — especially roofing. Contractors face tough choices: absorb costs, pass them on, or rethink materials.
Coryell Roofing, Roofing Contractor’s 2024 Commercial Contractor of the Year, welcomed Zach Cross, who brings expertise in construction and a passion for mentorship.
QXO has tentatively completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon, securing 580 branches across North America. The deal aims to modernize operations using AI for improved efficiency and is expected to close in April.
Rising construction costs in early 2025 were fueled by a rush to buy materials before new tariffs took effect, giving domestic producers more pricing power, the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group reports.
Federal agents uncovered 700,000 fentanyl pills hidden in roofing shingles, exposing a new smuggling tactic that raises safety concerns for contractors and supply chains.