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Earnings Report

Lowe's Reports $20.8B in Sales, Slight Drop in Earnings for Q3 2025

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

November 24, 2025

Lowe's saw improvements in sales despite a slow storm season, but experienced a decline in net earnings and is monitoring macroeconomic issues as it heads into Q4.

USG Renews HQ Lease, Trims Space in West Loop

USG commits to another decade at 550 West Adams, keeping its Chicago HQ while downsizing its office footprint.

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 23, 2025

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USG commits to another decade at 550 West Adams, keeping its Chicago HQ while downsizing its office footprint.

The Home Depot acquires SRS Distribution

Roofing Technology

The Home Depot Launches AI-Powered Blueprint Takeoffs Tool

Pros can generate material lists and estimates for single-family project blueprints

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 21, 2025

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The Home Depot's latest AI tool allows Pros to generate accurate quotes on what they need to complete the entire project in a matter of days, all from one source.

Construction Data

Construction Adds 19,000 Jobs as Demand Stays Strong

New federal data shows contractors boosting hiring to meet rising public-sector and data-center demand despite softening private markets.

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 20, 2025

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Construction employment climbed by 19,000 in September as firms accelerated hiring and raised wages to meet demand for public projects and data centers, even as private-sector construction weakened.

Acquisition News

SRS Distribution Acquires Specialty Wood Products

Latest deal expands SRS' presence in Colorado, Texas

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 20, 2025

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Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Aurora, Colo., Specialty Wood Products Inc., a distributor of decking, siding, heavy timber products and other architectural-grade building materials, joins the SRS Distribution family of companies.

Roof Rejuvenation

Guaranteed Roof Extends Shingle Life, Cuts Waste

Guaranteed Roof’s Eco-Restoration Program extends shingle life and prevents tons of C&D debris from entering Georgia landfills

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 20, 2025

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Guaranteed Roof reports environmental gains from its Roof Maxx rejuvenation treatment, helping homeowners save money while dramatically reducing roofing debris statewide.

Private Equity

Private Equity Fallout Rocks Roofing; Pros Step In

When fast-growing finance failed, Minnesota roofers restored stability the traditional way.

Tanja Kern

November 19, 2025

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Private-equity failures in home improvement leave customers stranded and crews jobless—a Minnesota contractor jumps in to stabilize the market.

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Boards & Committees

ABC Names Murphy Its 2026 National Board Chair

Power & Construction Group executive Thomas “Murph” Murphy will lead the Associated Builders and Contractors’ national board beginning in 2026

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 19, 2025

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Associated Builders and Contractors has elected Thomas “Murph” Murphy as its 2026 national chair, highlighting his field-driven leadership style and commitment to advancing merit shop principles across the construction industry.