Articles by Bryan Gottlieb

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.

Los contratistas advierten que las últimas órdenes migratorias de Trump, firmadas el 28 de abril, podrían empeorar la escasez de mano de obra, interrumpir los proyectos de techado y desencadenar estanflación al aumentar los costos y ralentizar el crecimiento.

Owens Corning's Q1 sales surged 25% to $2.53B, boosted by its Doors unit, but profits slipped and tariffs loom as the company braces for continued market shifts.

A Roofing Contractor magazine poll finds industry pros more pessimistic about the state of the economy than the general public, with 61% saying tariffs and a slowing economy are hurting business.

Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.

Westlake reported a sharp Q1 profit drop amid high costs and housing market slowdowns, prompting cost cuts and capex reductions despite strong cash reserves.

Two roofing company owners in the New York tri-state area are facing federal tax evasion charges on more than $2M in unreported income.

Contractors warn Trump’s latest immigration orders, signed on April 28, could worsen labor shortages, disrupt roofing projects and trigger stagflation by driving up costs and slowing growth.

Louisiana is considering legislation that could bar roofers from helping with insurance claims, a move supporters say curbs fraud but critics warn could cripple small contractors.