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QXO Prices $750M Stock Offering as M&A Focus Grows

Shares priced at $23.80; company also outlined preliminary Q4 results and expects to file its 2025 annual report Feb. 26

Tanja Kern

January 19, 2026

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QXO priced a $750 million stock offering at $23.80 per share, adding to its dealmaking war chest while investors watch M&A and preliminary Q4 results.

Workforce Development

Construction Faces 349K Worker Gap in 2026 as Spending Grows

ABC projects labor demand rising to 456,000 workers in 2027 as construction spending rebounds and retirements accelerate

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 19, 2026

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The construction industry must add nearly 350,000 workers in 2026 just to keep pace with demand, according to new modeling from Associated Builders and Contractors. Workforce shortages could worsen if spending grows faster than expected.

Awards

S-5! Founder Rob Haddock Earns MCA Service Award

Industry leader honored at Metal Construction Association Winter Meeting in Texas

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 18, 2026

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Metal Construction Association recognized S-5! Founder and CEO Rob Haddock with the Patrick R. Bush Service Award for decades of leadership, technical authorship and volunteer service advancing the metal construction industry.

IRE Session Preview

Homeowners Survey: The Roofing Customer’s Journey in 2026

RC’s exclusive annual survey explores key insights into homeowner roofing preferences, contractor practices, and emerging industry trends. Join the experts as they break down the data on the industry’s biggest stage.

Art Aisner

January 18, 2026

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The results are in! Roofing Contractor again surveyed homeowners nationwide about their perspectives on sales, new technology, workforce woes and other industry challenges.

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IRE 2026 Education Session: How Roofing Contractors Can Handle OSHA Inspections

Understanding what to do when OSHA arrives and wants to inspect your jobsite or project.

Philip Siegel

January 18, 2026

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Understanding what to do when OSHA arrives and wants to inspect your jobsite or project.

Private Equity

HCR Group Launches Western Roofing Platform

New entity unites four commercial roofing firms under shared leadership in the Western U.S.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 16, 2026

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The launch comes as commercial roofing customers increasingly seek contractors that combine local expertise with consistent safety and performance standards, according to the company.

Solar News

TAMKO Aligns With RSRA to Advance Trust in Roofing

Strategic alignment reinforces shared values of integrity, transparency, and contractor advocacy

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 16, 2026

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TAMKO aligns with Roofing & Solar Reform Alliance and Adam Bensman to strengthen contractor support, protect homeowners, and reinforce transparency and accountability across the roofing and solar industries.

IRE 2026

IRE 2026 General Session: A Deep Dive into the State of the Industry Report

Take a deep dive into Roofing Contractor’s exclusive annual survey data with veteran industry leaders and the research team that designed it.

Art Aisner

January 16, 2026

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Take a deep dive into Roofing Contractor’s exclusive annual survey data with veteran industry leaders and the research team that designed it.

All Weather Insulated Panels’ latest catalog delivers updated specs, fire-resistant solutions, and digital design tools.

IRE 2026

All Weather Insulated Panels Showcases Sustainability at IRE 2026

Highlighting the latest advancements in insulated panel technology and sustainable building solutions in Las Vegas.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 16, 2026

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See what AWIP will highlight in nsulated panel technology and sustainable building solutions at IRE 2026.

Simpson Strong-Tie Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee

The 500,250--sq.-ft., $125 million facility will test and manufacture a range of anchors, fasteners and Quik Drive fastening tools.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 16, 2026

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Simpson Strong-Tie marked the grand opening of its newest manufacturing plant, located in Tennessee.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

The focus of this presentation is to dive deeper, beyond the concept, and into proper building envelope design.

Join roofing professionals from across the nation at the 2026 Best of Success conference, the ultimate destination for roofing professionals seeking the latest industry insights and networking opportunities. Pick up strategies for critical challenges like workforce shortage with innovative solutions, explore the latest advancements in roofing technology and sustainable practices, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders on navigating the evolving roofing landscape.

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QXO Prices $750M Stock Offering as M&A Focus Grows

Construction Faces 349K Worker Gap in 2026 as Spending Grows

S-5! Founder Rob Haddock Earns MCA Service Award

Homeowners Survey: The Roofing Customer’s Journey in 2026

IRE 2026 Education Session: How Roofing Contractors Can Handle OSHA Inspections

HCR Group Launches Western Roofing Platform

TAMKO Aligns With RSRA to Advance Trust in Roofing

IRE 2026 General Session: A Deep Dive into the State of the Industry Report

All Weather Insulated Panels Showcases Sustainability at IRE 2026

Simpson Strong-Tie Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee

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