Articles by Chris Gray

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety has released its most comprehensive Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings yet, evaluating 23 products sold across hail-prone regions to determine which ones can withstand hailstorm damage.

Jeff Lee’s competitive drive and team-first mindset have earned him ABC Supply’s highest honor — the Ken Hendricks Award. Find out how this Arkansas managing partner built a culture of winning in roofing distribution.

Looking for some heartwarming news as the weather grows cold? Check out our latest roundup of roofing contractors supporting veterans and their communities.

Lowe's saw improvements in sales despite a slow storm season, but experienced a decline in net earnings and is monitoring macroeconomic issues as it heads into Q4.

In the latest “Dear Anna” podcast, marketing expert Anna Anderson breaks down how contractors can leverage video to capture attention, boost SEO and communicate authenticity — all while keeping content short, strategic and effective.

A tech company focused on developing AI solutions for industries like roofing has raised $23 million in Series B funding, which will go toward expanding its AI platform's capabilities and scaling its team.

BlueLinx offered an optimistic but cautious outlook during its Q3 2025 earnings call, which showed relatively flat net sales but a loss in gross profit due to a soft market.

With the federal government shut down, critical job market data is offline — and new numbers from Indeed suggest construction employment has fallen to its lowest level in years. 

Challenging market conditions, lower residential demand and a quiet storm season resulted in net sales decreases for Owens Corning in the third quarter, though roofing net sales were up 2% compared to Q3 2024.