Articles by Bryan Gottlieb

Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux built the company’s reputation on trust, transparency, and quality work. With a new business partner, Nathan Rath, the company positions itself for accelerated growth.

PIMA’s Q4 2024 Reroofing Market Index shows steady demand but rising costs and supply chain issues. With slowing growth, regional disparities, and softening inquiries, contractors face a cautious 2025.

Beacon Building Supply adopted a 'poison pill' defense after QXO took its $11B offer directly to shareholders; the move by Beacon allows shareholders to dilute QXO’s stake if it acquires 15% or more. Discover the latest moves.

With metal roofing’s market share rising to 18% in 2024, the Metal Roofing Alliance trade group capitalizes on Florida’s asphalt shingle debate, highlighting the material’s vulnerability in extreme weather.

Angi’s 2024 report reveals homeowners find roofing contractors essential yet costly, with trust issues, including contractor reliability and workmanship, persistent; but it’s not all bad.

QXO set a Feb. 24 deadline for its $124.25/share bid for Beacon, but analysts value BECN at $130–$136, suggesting upside potential. A higher offer or strategic alternatives may better serve shareholders.

North Carolina’s Beach Plan offers grants of up to $10K for Outer Banks homes to install FORTIFIED roofs, reducing storm loss payouts and stabilizing insurance markets, with insurers — not taxpayers -- providing the funds.

Australian researchers have developed what is known as the “JHA Knowledge Graph,” a groundbreaking tool automating job hazard analysis, enhancing safety for roofers by predicting site-specific risks and reducing injuries.

At CES 2025, Jackery unveiled its XBC curved solar shingles, blending a wavy aesthetic with 25% efficiency, modular durability and affordability, outshining pricier options like Tesla's solar roof.

QXO, Inc.'s $11B offer to acquire Beacon was rejected as “undervalued.” The high-stakes bid could reshape the building materials sector with a looming proxy fight possible. Who will prevail in this corporate chess match?