Located in the northwest suburbs of Houston, the new Klauer Texas facility was set to open in August 2025 as a warehouse, with full manufacturing capabilities launching in the early part of Q4.
A subcontractor walked away from American Roofing & Siding more than $200,000 short after commissions went unpaid. With the company’s license revoked and lawsuits piling up, his ordeal underscores a broader crisis: subcontractors often bear the brunt of slow payments, contract loopholes, and failing firms.
The Home Depot, through SRS Distribution, has sealed the deal to acquire GMS Inc. for $5.5 billion in its continued effort to build up its services and offerings for Pro customers.
From heat safety rules to contractor classification, new regulations may alter workforce management, liability, and operating costs for roofing contractors.
The Department of Labor has released nearly 150 regulatory proposals, with several carrying major implications for roofing contractors. Topping the list are federal heat safety standards, workforce classification changes, and expanded employer liability—all of which could significantly affect day-to-day operations and long-term business planning.
Christine Beasley is being charged with felony theft and fraud charges after the roofing company that employed her realized she was manipulating the payroll and writing checks to herself.
GAF launched its Specialty Products and Services unit, uniting SGI, logistics, and glass mat operations, with new leadership driving growth and alignment.
As merger and acquisition activity continues in the construction and roofing industry, Amrize is among the latest to receive an unsolicited offer, though it appears to be for low-risk, short-term profits versus a takeover.