Roofing Contractor

Construction Costs Up 11.5% as Steel Prices Surge

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500

Construction material costs remain elevated despite a flat October, with rising metals prices, supply shortages and longer lead times threatening contractor profit margins heading into 2027.

QXO Sales Hit $4.9B as TRI-BUILT Sets Record

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500

QXO’s private-label TRI-BUILT brand hit a record share as complementary roofing and waterproofing product sales grew 4.2% in the third quarter.

Solar Roofing Innovations Offer a Look at What’s Next

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Solar roofing continues to evolve as manufacturers look for ways to integrate energy generation more directly into the roof system.

A to B Roofing Partners Adds 7 Southeast Offices

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:00 -0500

The Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.-based company said three greenfield locations have opened since September, with four additional offices planned for 2027.

NRCA Renews Immigration Push as Roofers Face Labor Crunch

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0500

NRCA says immigration reform will remain a priority in the new Congress as roofing contractors struggle with persistent workforce shortages.

QXO Names New CFO, Moves Essaid to Lead M&A

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:30:00 -0500

Dev Ahuja will join QXO from Novelis as Ihsan Essaid shifts into an executive role overseeing acquisitions and capital raising.

OpenAI Backs Veterans in the Trades

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0500

A new investment aims to turn military experience into construction careers as contractors face continued demand for skilled workers.

QXO Expands Veterans Program to Include Siding

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:40:00 -0500

The company launched its 2026 QXO for Veterans program on Veterans Day, marking the initiative's eighth year.

What's the Winter Weather Forecast for Roofers?

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0500

A Super El Niño is coming. Are roofing contractors ready for what’s next?

LOA Roofing Partners with Southstone Holdings for Growth

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500

The Austin roofing contractor has a new capital partner as it looks to take its growing residential and commercial operation beyond Central Texas.

ICP Acquires R.M. Lucas Roofing Brand

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500

ICP Group is adding the century-old R.M. Lucas brand to its roofing portfolio in a deal that expands its products and manufacturing capabilities.

SPRI to Revise Wind Design Standard for Vegetative Roofing Systems

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Into vegetative roofing? It's time to review the design and installation standards as required by SPRI’s ANSI procedures.

MuleHide Names Maitland Southern Virginia Territory Manager

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Maitland will be the company’s lead contact for customers in the territory, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, and Suffolk.

Roofing Apprentices Could Unlock $6K Federal Incentive

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Roofing is included in a new $40 million federal apprenticeship initiative, but programs must meet specific infrastructure and enrollment requirements to qualify.

QXO CEO Launches $1B Venture, Reaffirms Commitment to QXO

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:50:00 -0500

QXO CEO Brad Jacobs is launching a separate $1 billion venture while reaffirming his commitment to QXO as its roofing and waterproofing business gains momentum.

Why Metal Roofing Outperforms Other Roof Types for Solar

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Metal roofing provides several benefits when it comes to solar compatibility

Contratistas de roofing adaptan sus servicios en zonas con pocas tormentas

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

En Win the Storm, contratistas de roofing explicaron cómo los servicios complementarios, las ventas directas y el seguimiento a clientes les ayudaron a mantener sus equipos ocupados.

Construction Quits Surge as Labor Market Tightens

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:41 -0500

ABC says rising quits and job openings signal renewed labor pressure for construction contractors.

Condenan a contratista de roofing en caso fiscal de $368,334

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

El dueño de una empresa de roofing en Connecticut recibió dos años de libertad condicional tras presentar declaraciones de impuestos falsas que dejaron $368,334 en impuestos sin pagar.

Contratistas del roofing en Washington enfrentan una oleada de multas relacionadas con la seguridad frente a caídas

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Una caída mortal por un tragaluz y otras inspecciones en Washington expusieron fallas en los anclajes, los planes de protección contra caídas y la capacitación del personal.

Martin Solar Patents Hidden-Fastener Roof Mount

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0500

The patented mounting system takes a different approach to a persistent rooftop solar concern: protecting attachment points from long-term water intrusion.

Mexico Roofing Day 2026 to Spotlight Data Centers, Solar Roofing

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:52:51 -0500

The Nov. 11–12 conference in Mexico City will cover data center roofing, rooftop solar and installation techniques, with a new demonstration stage and more than 35 exhibitors.

Mexico Roofing Day 2026 abordará techado para centros de datos y energía solar

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:43:23 -0500

El encuentro del 11 y 12 de noviembre en Ciudad de México abordará el techado para centros de datos y el diseño de cubiertas para paneles solares, con más de 35 expositores y un nuevo foro de 17 sesiones técnicas.

Seguridad en el roofing: cómo verificar quién capacita a tu equipo

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:10:25 -0500

Lorna Rojas recomienda comprobar la autorización del instructor y crear un programa de seguridad que responda a los riesgos y las necesidades de cada compañía.

Why Hargrove Roofing Bought Its Way Into New Orleans

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Hargrove's New Orleans expansion offers contractors lessons on acquisitions, insurance-driven demand, FORTIFIED roofing and what it takes to enter a storm market.

IRE 2027 Business Workshop Targets Contractor Growth

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Siegal will lead four sessions addressing practical issues contractors encounter while running and growing their businesses.

Is History Repeating Itself in Roofing?

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kevin Kennedy breaks down the private equity influence in roofing and how it resembles a not-so-distant history

QXO Branch Manager Says to Coach Your Replacement

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500

The Marine-turned-distribution manager says developing employees isn't a threat to a leader's success — it's one of the most important parts of the job.

Construction Outlook Points to Uneven Market Heading Into 2027

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Economist Kermit Baker says contractors face continued labor and cost pressures in 2027, even as data-center construction surges.

Planning Snow Retention for Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofs

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

From roof profiles and snow loads to attachment methods and system layout, learn what contractors should consider when planning snow retention for exposed-fastened metal roofs.