QXO closes its $2.25B Kodiak acquisition, betting on housing’s trough and unlocking cross-selling, lumber market entry and supplier overlap advantages.
IIBEC appointed Jennifer Hogan as president and named new officers and board members, including regional directors, during its 2026 convention in Sacramento.
IKO launched its 2026 Profit Power series with sold-out workshops in Canada, offering roofing contractors practical business strategies, marketing insights and networking opportunities.
The Home Depot plans a real-time delivery tracker for large building materials, giving professional contractors minute-by-minute updates on truck locations and delivery timing.
QXO’s fourth-quarter results matched expectations, but analysts say investors are focused on the company’s acquisition strategy as the Kodiak deal nears closing and more deals loom.