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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.

A portrait of ABC President Tom "Murph" Murphy

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.

Roofing Awards

Fred Horner Earns MRCA 2025 James Q. McCawley Award

The veteran Ohio roofing contractor known for giving back to the community and industry receives the MRCA's highest honor

Art Aisner

November 19, 2025

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See who took home the MRCA's most prestigious award at this year's expo.

Anniversary

Stapleton Roofing Celebrates 15 Years in Phoenix

The family business expands commercial roofing services and boosts focus on energy-efficient solutions

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 19, 2025

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The company marks its anniversary with expanded capabilities and new initiatives for Arizona’s demanding climate.

Acquisition News

Skyline Roofing Partners Expands with Acquisition of Dr. Roof

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 19, 2025

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Skyline Roofing Partners has acquired Dr. Roof, a residential reroofing and repair business based in Atlanta, Ga., that serves markets in South Carolina and Alabama.

Acquisition News

Boise Cascade to Acquire 2-Step Massachusetts Distributor

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 19, 2025

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Boise Cascade currently operates 39 distribution locations in the U.S., and this acquisition further expands its distribution business in the Northeast region.

Distributor News

Gibraltar Industries to Acquire OmniMax International in $1.3B Deal

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 18, 2025

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Gibraltar, a manufacturer and provider of products and services for the residential, agtech, and infrastructure markets, is acquiring residential roofing accessories and rainware solutions company OmniMax International.