Construction input prices climbed 9.6% year over year in May, driven by rising energy costs and continued increases in steel, copper and other tariff-sensitive materials.
Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.
West Virginia's attorney general alleges a roofing contractor took thousands in deposits, failed to complete projects and refused refunds for consumers.
The acquisition expands Nations Roof's presence in Louisiana and strengthens service capabilities for general contractors and commercial property customers across the Gulf Coast.
Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges the contractor collected $500K in payments for roofing projects that were delayed, abandoned or never completed, including jobs involving elderly Texans.
During Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, roofing contractors confront storm chasers, fraud-driven skepticism, and the growing challenge of protecting hard-earned local market trust.
Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook as consumers continued spending on home improvement projects despite housing affordability pressures
Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and modest comparable sales growth as it reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook amid ongoing housing market pressure.
A-Squared Marketing rebrands with expanded AI search optimization services aimed at helping contractors strengthen online visibility and customer engagement.