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The construction industry added 15,000 jobs in June, bringing the year-over-year total to 121,000. However, rising costs, project delays and high interest rates are squeezing contractor margins.

Cornerstone Building Brands received recognition for outstanding safety practices from the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, including an award denoting zero recordable incidents in 2024.

After managing the Chicago market for MuleHide, Territory Manager Shawn Dennehy will move to the company's Alabama–Tennessee–Mississippi territory.

Michigan-based Weather Shield Roofing Systems' acquisition of Hightower Industries extends its footprint into southeastern markets throughout the U.S. Hightower Industries will continue to operate under its name as a Weather Shield company.

Opening in late 2026, the new 220,000-square-foot facility will create more than 50 jobs and enhance IKO's supply chain efficiency.

SOPREMA US' investment includes a 51,000-square-foot warehouse addition, a new quality assurance lab, and the installation of an energy-efficient solar array.

Construction job openings rose slightly in May to 245,000 but remain down 35% from last year. Despite slow hiring, over half of contractors expect growth ahead.

The new Rooftop App provides quick access to resources like technical data sheets, product data and installation guides, all of which are updated in real time.

Fireworks are used to celebrate special occasions like holidays, but can cause damage to roofs if precautions aren't taken. Roofing contractors share what they tell their customers to stay safe while enjoying fireworks.