Roofing Contractor Staff

S-5!, the original inventor of engineered metal roof attachments, was named a 2025 Gold-Level Industry Advocate Award recipient by the Metal Building Manufacturers Association during its annual meeting in Tucson, Ariz.

Leo Oei, vice president of national accounts, will succeed Mike Wilson and become chief commercial officer on Jan. 5, 2026, following Wilson's retirement.

Designed to work with nearly every gutter style, from narrow 2-inch gutters to oversized 15-inch systems, the solution offers full-coverage protection that adapts to a variety of rooflines and architectural styles.

Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO Inc., said he will step down as chairman of the boards at XPO Inc. and GXO Logistics Inc. effective Dec. 31, 2025, as he shifts more of his focus to growing QXO and Jacobs Private Equity. 

Construction employment grew in 27 states and D.C. over the past year, with 31 states adding jobs in September, according to new AGC data.

A study from MIT and Mecalux shows AI is transforming warehouse operations, with advanced automation now driving enhanced fulfillment, accuracy, and labor productivity — giving roofing distributors a new blueprint for scalable growth.