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Alside's third annual survey by The Harris Poll reveals that white/cream remains the top exterior siding color for 2025 for a third year, with 18% preferring the neutral hue’s timeless appeal. 

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools has awarded $1.5 million in cash prizes to 25 high school skilled trades instructors in fields like construction, welding, and automotive. 

GAF, one of North America's largest roofing manufacturers, appointed John Barkhouse as president; he will oversee operations across its Residential and Commercial divisions.

Hy-Brid Lifts has appointed Charlie Haskin as director of sales for the western U.S., bringing 20 years of industry experience to drive growth and support for low-level scissor lifts.

US LBM has acquired Texas Tool Traders, a Texas-based supplier of construction fasteners and tools, expanding its service portfolio in key metro areas statewide.

Fintech firm SquareDash has partnered with iink Payments to streamline insurance claim payments so that contractors can receive funds within 24-48 hours through digital check endorsements and cash flow acceleration.

A father and roofing contractor died while trying to save his son from drowning during a fishing trip on Oct. 5 in the Dallas area.

NEMEON's Next Gen group met in Minnesota to discuss the state of distribution and take part in Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

Holcim plans to acquire OX Engineered Products, an insulation and weather wrapping manufacturer with 2024 sales estimated at $136M, further expanding its North American building envelope business.

A survey of 3,000 respondents revealed roofing as the least desirable job in six states, which means that only a fraction of those polled are missing a great opportunity.