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James Ernest Coston, a longtime roofing distribution professional and member of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, died on May 26 at age 70 after battling cancer.

Exuma Capital Partners, a private equity firm led by Anthony Perera, announced the launch of Peak Roofing Partners to build and acquire roofing companies. Perera founded the HVAC company Air Pros USA into a $200M operation in six years.

Brad Jacobs, a billionaire who first made his fortune in the waste management industry, announced the launch of QXO, a tech-forward building products distribution start-up and hired Ihsan Essaid as its CFO.  

One construction worker died, and another was injured after falling through the roof of a primary school in Detroit; the cause is under investigation.  

ABC Supply Co., Inc. promoted 51 branch managers to managing partners, recognizing their excellence in leadership, customer satisfaction, and branch performance.

Curtis Gaskalla will oversee operations as vice president of the new location, bringing over 15 years of experience in construction management.

Apex Roofing & Restoration, a top U.S. roofing contractor, announced its expansion into Atlanta, Chicago, and Kansas City, marking what the company describes as a “significant milestone” in its growth.

GAF commenced production at its fifth polyisocyanurate insulation plant in Peru, Ill., producing GREENGUARD-Gold certified EnergyGuard insulation products and adding 70 jobs to the local economy. 

The project was made possible as a result of material donations from Home Genius Exteriors partners Owens Corning Roofing and ABC Supply.

The Department of Labor took what some have called 'unprecedented action' in seeking collection of debts owed by a Chicago-area contractor. With interest, the Illinois man owed more than $360K in penalties; the agency was preparing to lien the owner's personal property.