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New York-based Wolkow Braker has acquired operational control of Metalmaster Roofmaster of Chicago, expanding commercial roofing and sheet metal services into the Midwest.

Project ICECHIP, the first major U.S. hail study in more than 40 years, is capturing real hail data to improve forecasting, product standards and roofing resilience amid rising hail-related losses.

U.S. construction added 4,000 jobs in May, marking 13 straight months of gains despite hiring slowdown, tariff hikes and inflation-driven uncertainty across the industry.

Westfall Roofing promoted Anissa Westfall to CMO and Paul Meyer to CFO, marking a key step in building its C-suite as the company accelerates growth across Florida.

Wolfe Research issued an "Outperform" rating on QXO, highlighting strong cash flow, bold tech-driven growth plans and risks tied to leverage and market volatility in the wake of its Beacon acquisition.

Kingspan plans to invest $250M more in U.S. roofing, eyeing asphalt shingle production at its Oklahoma campus to tap into the $24B residential market by late 2026.

The Tennessee legislature repealed its cool roof mandate, reigniting debate over energy efficiency and urban “heat island” effects. Critics cite industry influence, while experts advocate for policies grounded in climate science.

O’Hara’s Son Roofing has acquired Total Systems Roofing to boost its Midwest presence and support national growth, marking the second deal since OSR became a portfolio platform under Angeles Equity.

During Roofing Week 2025, IKO spotlights top ROOFPROs from 2024 and celebrates its VIP Getaway from last December, honoring standout contractors for their excellence, growth and community impact.

Nonresidential construction dipped in April as private demand weakened. Roofing contractors face pressure from tariffs, labor shortages and rising costs, but see promise in data centers and public projects.