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Bryan Gottlieb

Bryan Gottlieb

Bryan Gottlieb is the online editor at Engineering News-Record (ENR).

Gottlieb is a five-time Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism award winner with more than a decade of experience covering business, construction, and community issues. He has worked at Adweek, managed a community newsroom in Santa Monica, Calif., and reported on finance, law, and real estate for the San Diego Daily Transcript. He later served as editor-in-chief of the Detroit Metro Times and was managing editor at Roofing Contractor, where he helped shape national industry coverage.

Gottlieb covers breaking news, large-scale infrastructure projects, new products and business.


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email gottliebb@enr.com | office: (248) 786-1591

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ARTICLES

The roof of Western Fabrication Fazekas Industries in Oneida, N.Y., collapsed last Sunday under the weight of the record snow.
Snow Loads

Winter Storms Cause Roof Collapses and Millions in Damage

A spate of roof collapses nationwide over the past week puts focus on low-slope as accumulations cause failures
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 18, 2025
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Severe winter storms hit the U.S., dropping heavy snow, collapsing roofs, and halting travel. Midwest and East Coast received up to 12 inches, while California experienced flooding, mudslides, and structural damage.  


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IRE 2025

The Latino Roofing Movement Evolves, Transforming IRE 2025

IRE recognizes the importance of Latinos in roofing, aiming to serve the community better with translation services and sessions conducted in Spanish
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 17, 2025
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Spanish-language programming, more bilingual signage and increased recognition overall that Latino contractors are a critical part of the roofing industry.


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IRE 2025

Future Leaders in Roofing Battle During Student Competition

Now in its 11th year, the Student Competition challenges future roofing leaders to demonstrate bidding and estimations skills
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 14, 2025
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Six collegiate teams compete for bragging rights and more during the final leg of the 11th annual Construction Management Student Competition.


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QXO escalates its takeover bid for Beacon, proposing a full slate of independent directors.
Color Wars

New: Shareholders Face a Key Vote in Beacon vs. QXO

QXO presents shareholders with a competing slate of directors for Beacon’s board
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 13, 2025
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QXO further escalates its takeover bid for Beacon: In the latest, the pursuer proposes a new board slate following the rejection of its $11B offer. Shareholders now face a pivotal decision in the battle for control. 


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A roofer was severely injured in a multi-unit townhouse fire in West Houston.
Safety News

Roofer Severely Burned in Accident That Sparks Multi-Home Fire

Several homes damaged in West Houston townhouse community
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 13, 2025
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A roofing worker suffered severe electrical burns, and six homes were damaged after a power line energized a gutter system, sparking fires in a west Houston townhome community.


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Beacon’s shareholders will likely decide the company's fate at next month’s Investor Day on March 13.
Proxy Battle Escalates

QXO Puts the Squeeze on Beacon’s Board as Clock Runs Down

In a letter to Beacon shareholders on Monday, QXO slams Beacon’s board; analyst says only ‘White Knight’ can halt sale
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 11, 2025
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QXO increases pressure on Beacon's board of directors as the takeover deadline nears, offering a 37% premium; Beacon remains opposed, but with no competing bids, shareholders may decide the company's future.


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President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 10 a 25% across-the-board tariff on all imported steel and aluminum.
News Analysis

How Will Trump’s Metal Import Tariffs Impact Roofing?

An early evening announcement leaves American industry scrambling to adjust
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 11, 2025
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President Trump’s announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have fueled talk of economic uncertainty, disruption of supply chains and an escalation of global trade tensions.


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Houzz released its 2025 State of the Industry Report and many findings track with what Roofing Contractor magazine found in its annual SOI report.
Economic Outlook

Houzz’s “State of the Industry" Report Underscores RC’s Findings

Specialty contractors, which include roofing and exterior work, remain the most optimistic about the bounty ahead in 2025
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 11, 2025
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Houzz’s 2025 State of the Industry Report echoes Roofing Contractor’s findings, highlighting rising costs and labor shortages. Yet, nearly three-quarters of roofing and other specialty contractors expect growth driven by tech adoption, service expansion, and high-budget projects.


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Techos y Mas

El Movimiento Latino en la Industria de Techado está Transformando IRE 2025

Programación en español, más señalización bilingüe y un mayor reconocimiento en general de que los contratistas Latinos son una parte crucial de la industria de techado.
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 10, 2025
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IRE 2025 subraya la evolución de la industria: un aumento del 200% en las sesiones en español—desde talleres sobre reclamaciones de seguros hasta paneles sobre expansión de negocios—refleja la demanda de educación adaptada.


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A rooftop sign saying “Welcome to Cleveland” tricks passengers as they land at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisc.
Odd News Dispatch

Rooftop Welcomes Planes to Cleveland, Except It’s Milwaukee

Six-foot tall lettering welcomes airplane passengers to Cleveland despite touching down in Milwaukee, Wisc., prompting confusion
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 6, 2025
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For 46 years, Milwaukee artist Mark Gubin’s rooftop sign reading “Welcome to Cleveland” has amused and confused airline passengers seeing his message as they land — in Milwaukee, Wisc. 


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