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QXO has again extended its tender offer deadline to purchase shares of Beacon.

Proxy Battle Continues

QXO Again Extends Tender Offer, Beacon Says Pound Sand

Newtonian law of inertia holds true as bidder continues accumulating tender commitments

March 4, 2025

QXO extended its $124.25 per share tender offer for Beacon to March 10, citing strong momentum despite board resistance, rising commitments, and full financing secured.

The NRCA’s Washington team will host a webinar on March 7 ahead of Roofing Day 2025.

Event News

NRCA Roofing Day 2025 Preview and Prep Webinar

Join NRCA’s Washington D.C. professionals for a preview Webinar ahead of Roofing Day 2025

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 3, 2025

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NRCA’s free webinar on March 7 previews Roofing Day in D.C. 2025, offering advocacy training, issue insights, and expert guidance to help industry voices be heard on April 8-9, 2025

After one month, President Donald Trump has upended several policy areas that may affect roofing.

News Analysis

Trump 2.0 — Where Does Roofing Stand One Month In?

Since returning to the White House, the administration has been busy freezing regulations, cutting the government workforce and musing about tariffs

Bryan Gottlieb

February 26, 2025

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President Trump’s executive orders on tariffs, regulation, funding, labor and taxes could reshape the construction industry. Uncertainty surrounds the near term, with supply chain and workforce challenges at the forefront, but new opportunities may lie ahead.

Oberg Roofing and Remodeling is facing a slew of new lawsuits and nearly $5 million in damages.

Crime Blotter

How One Roofer’s $700K Legal Reckoning Ballooned to $5 Million

It seemed bleak last November for a Minnesota contractor until it got worse

Bryan Gottlieb

February 21, 2025

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Minnesota-based Oberg Roofing collapsed under mounting debt; things have worsened after court records reveal 19 lawsuits seeking $4.93 million. Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney weighs in on Oberg's ultimate undoing and how to mitigate the risk.

IRE 2025 Session Preview

Legal Issues with Subcontractors

Understand how changes from the Trump administration are affecting roofing contractors as well as the legal issues associated with using subcontractors

Trent Cotney

February 20, 2025

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The second Trump administration has started making sweeping changes that will impact roofing contractors across America. RC Legal Insights Columnist Trent Cotney shares how.

QXO escalates its takeover bid for Beacon, proposing a full slate of independent directors.

Color Wars

New: Shareholders Face a Key Vote in Beacon vs. QXO

QXO presents shareholders with a competing slate of directors for Beacon’s board

Bryan Gottlieb

February 13, 2025

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QXO further escalates its takeover bid for Beacon: In the latest, the pursuer proposes a new board slate following the rejection of its $11B offer. Shareholders now face a pivotal decision in the battle for control.

IRE Session Preview

Why and for How Long am I Liable?

Understanding liability in roofing before and after the warranty period is not always as simple as it sounds

Leanne Prybylski

February 11, 2025

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Measuring and limiting your liability as a roofing contractor is paramount to overall business success, as are understanding your obligations before and after the warranty period.

President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 10 a 25% across-the-board tariff on all imported steel and aluminum.

News Analysis

How Will Trump’s Metal Import Tariffs Impact Roofing?

An early evening announcement leaves American industry scrambling to adjust

Bryan Gottlieb

February 11, 2025

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President Trump’s announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have fueled talk of economic uncertainty, disruption of supply chains and an escalation of global trade tensions.

Highlights from Trump's First Executive Orders

VIDEO: Trump’s Executive Orders and Roofing

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, provides some perspective on the first round of President Trump’s executive orders.

February 4, 2025

Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on roofing.

Anti-Trust in Roofing and Responding to Subpoenas

Legal Insights

VIDEO: Roofers and Responding to Subpoenas

Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, offers advice on how to respond to a subpoena.

January 28, 2025

In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the recent bid-rigging investigations in roofing, and how to respond to a subpoena.