Articles by Bryan Gottlieb

Severe storms this month, including tornadoes, hail, and high winds, have slammed roofs across the U.S., pushing claims, costs and contractor demand beyond historical norms.

As private equity reshapes roofing and consolidation shrinks distribution, employees face rising stress, lost identity and shaky morale. A new study illustrates how best to navigate the transition successfully.

ICE agents arrested 11 workers at a Massachusetts roofing company and five more in East Boston as part of a federal crackdown on alleged unauthorized hiring and immigration violations.

QXO Inc. unveiled its growth plan for the former Beacon Roofing Supply when CEO Brad Jacobs delivered a keynote at Wolfe Research's 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference in New York. 

A new study shows FORTIFIED homes in Alabama had up to 76% fewer claims during Hurricane Sally, proving the value of resilient roofing amid rising storm risks and material costs.

Walmart’s tariff warning underscores how U.S. businesses — not foreign exporters — absorb costs, driving up prices and straining construction and roofing supply chains.

Tom Cruise stunned Londoners by scaling the BFI IMAX in a tuxedo to promote “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” his $400M farewell as Ethan Hunt.

New Orleans now requires permits for major roof work to boost insurer confidence, but unclear enforcement and rollout confusion have raised concerns among contractors.

A steep drop in port traffic and tariff-driven material hikes are squeezing roofing contractors, despite a 90-day U.S.-China tariff truce to ease pressure on the strained supply chain; a glimmer of good news from Associated Builders and Contractors is a balm.

QXO posted a Q1 in 2025 loss amid its $11B Beacon acquisition; the new company aims to lead U.S. building product distribution through tech-driven growth and strategic expansion.