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Mergers & Acquisitions

Latite Expands Commercial Roofing Reach Into Texas

Deal strengthens commercial roofing reach
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 7, 2026
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Latite Roofing and Sheet Metal is entering Texas through its acquisition of Invictus Roofing and Construction, expanding its commercial roofing footprint in a high-demand market.


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Workforce Development

Lowe’s Foundation Expands Trades Training Investment

$250M plan targets workforce shortage
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 7, 2026
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The Lowe’s Foundation will invest $250 million to train 250,000 trades workers by 2035, expanding efforts to address a nationwide skilled labor shortage.


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Roofing Safety

Firefighters Rescue Worker From GA Rooftop

Worker injured, airlifted from 50-foot roof at Google data center
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Tanja Kern
April 6, 2026
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Emergency crews rescued a construction worker injured 50 feet above ground at a Google data center site in LaGrange, Ga. The worker was airlifted in serious condition.
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Workplace Safety

OSHA To Host Webinar Ahead Of Safety Stand-Down

Event supports employer safety planning
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 6, 2026
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OSHA will host an April 8 webinar to help employers prepare for safety stand-down events tied to national campaigns focused on preventing workplace injuries and fatalities.


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Technology News

OpenbooQ Launches Roofing Platform in Dayton, Ohio

Co-founder Salyers named co-CEO
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 6, 2026
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OpenbooQ launches its direct-to-consumer roofing platform in Dayton, Ohio, appointing a co-CEO as the company begins expanding its AI-driven service model nationwide.


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Private Equity

Superior Roofing Secures Investment for Expansion

Deal supports growth, leadership continuity
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 6, 2026
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Colorado-based Superior Roofing partners with investors to support expansion and leadership transition, maintaining current executives as the company targets continued growth in the Mountain West.


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Construction Is Hiring Again — but Fuel Costs and Borrowing Rates Are Eating Into the Good News

The industry added 26,000 jobs in March, but diesel topping $5.40 a gallon and rising Treasury yields are raising alarms for contractors heading into the busy season
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
April 3, 2026
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The industry added 26,000 jobs in March, but diesel topping $5.40 a gallon and rising Treasury yields are raising alarms for contractors heading into the busy season


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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Seeks AI Expansion in Apprenticeships

Effort targets workforce training programs
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 3, 2026
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The Labor Department is seeking a national contractor to expand AI training in apprenticeship programs, aiming to modernize workforce development and meet growing industry demand.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Valcourt Group Acquires Texas-Based Omega Waterproofing

Deal expands footprint in Central Texas
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 3, 2026
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Valcourt Group acquired Omega Waterproofing, expanding its presence in Texas and adding restoration capabilities in the San Antonio–Austin and South Texas markets.


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Workplace Protection

Labor Department Proposes Visa Wage Rule Changes

Proposal targets prevailing wage standards
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 2, 2026
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The Labor Department proposed updates to visa wage rules, aiming to align foreign worker pay with U.S. rates and reduce incentives to undercut domestic wages.


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