Brad Jacobs, a billionaire who first made his fortune in the waste management industry, announced the launch of QXO, a tech-forward building products distribution start-up and hired Ihsan Essaid as its CFO.  

Beacon announced a planned acquisition of Smalley & Company, a Denver-based waterproofing distributor with 11 locations in the Mountain West, pending approval from the employee-owned company. 

Beacon completed its acquisition of Metro Sealant, expanding its waterproofing division; Metro Sealant brings tailored solutions and 35 years of expertise to Beacon.

The partnership will see a wide range of BRAVA Roof Tile products available for immediate purchase and shipment from Manufacturers Reserve Supply.

RSP Editorial Director Rick Damato takes a peek under the hood at some basic strategies for maintaining your fleet and the people who operate it.

Nathan Wolcott, a sales specialist with Camco Roofing & Exterior Supply in Memphis, Tenn., proves that educating customers is one of the best ways to earn their business — and trust.

Cascadia Metals has partnered with German manufacturer RHEINZINK to distribute its architectural zinc materials for roofing, façade, wall cladding systems, and interior applications; it will stock the products in 10 Canadian outlets.  

Construction toward the new CertainTeed distribution center is expected to begin in 2023 with completion of the entire project expected several years after.

Bonnell's primary responsibility will be to increase the company's competitive strengths and identify new opportunities for growth.

Roofing contractors may be among those non-health care essential workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after frontline workers, according to CDC guidelines.