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Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux built the company’s reputation on trust, transparency, and quality work. With a new business partner, Nathan Rath, the company positions itself for accelerated growth.

Asphalt roofing shipments dipped in Q4 2024, continuing a seasonal trend, but the year saw record highs in several categories, including the strongest year for U.S. shingle shipments since 2017 despite growing interest in roofing materials like metal.

The Top 100 list expanded to 150 in 2024, and a slew of new roofing contractor entrants came with it. As in years past, we dissect the data to see how our returning and new listees compare when ranked by their regional markets.

Beacon Building Supply adopted a 'poison pill' defense after QXO took its $11B offer directly to shareholders; the move by Beacon allows shareholders to dilute QXO’s stake if it acquires 15% or more. Discover the latest moves.

With metal roofing’s market share rising to 18% in 2024, the Metal Roofing Alliance trade group capitalizes on Florida’s asphalt shingle debate, highlighting the material’s vulnerability in extreme weather.

In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the recent bid-rigging investigations in roofing, and how to respond to a subpoena.

Angi’s 2024 report reveals homeowners find roofing contractors essential yet costly, with trust issues, including contractor reliability and workmanship, persistent; but it’s not all bad.

QXO set a Feb. 24 deadline for its $124.25/share bid for Beacon, but analysts value BECN at $130–$136, suggesting upside potential. A higher offer or strategic alternatives may better serve shareholders.

North Carolina’s Beach Plan offers grants of up to $10K for Outer Banks homes to install FORTIFIED roofs, reducing storm loss payouts and stabilizing insurance markets, with insurers — not taxpayers -- providing the funds.

Trent Cotney breaks down ongoing insurance issues in Florida, and also discusses the Trump administration’s recent cabinet nominations.