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QXO completes acquisition of TopBuild
Deal expected to be substantially accretive to QXO’s earnings. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced it has closed its previously disclosed acquisition of TopBuild Corp. The transaction significantly expands QXO’s scale and capabilities across the building products value chain. QXO now holds leadership positions in key building product categories in North ...
METALCON marks 35 years as industry associations unite to advance metal construction
As the metal construction industry navigates shifting market conditions, evolving building codes, workforce challenges and increasing performance demands, METALCON 2026 will bring together the associations helping shape its future through education, technical expertise and collaboration. Celebrating its 35th anniversary October 7–9, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, ...
Breaking down the midterm elections at the MCA Summer Meeting
By The Coffee Shops. Understanding how this year’s midterms can have a broad impact on the metal industry. At the Metal Construction Association (MCA) Summer Meeting, legal counsel John Kelly delivered a timely, nonpartisan overview of the upcoming midterm elections, emphasizing process over politics and encouraging attendees to stay ...
FMI outlook highlights growth opportunities in evolving construction market
By The Coffee Shops™. Data centers fuel the next phase of growth. At the 2026 MCA Summer Meeting, Paul Trombitas of FMI delivered a comprehensive market outlook, highlighting strong long-term growth across construction sectors, shifting geographic demand and evolving dynamics driven by data centers, consolidation and emerging technologies. “This ...
Why government affairs matter to every roofing professional
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The policies shaping the future of roofing. As I begin my service on the board of directors for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), one of the most valuable parts of the onboarding process has been gaining a deeper understanding of the association’s government affairs efforts. While ...
METALCON 2026 puts education and training front and center
Expanded program features hands-on demos, market outlooks, Florida CE credits and a new Latino Track. As METALCON marks its 35th anniversary in 2026, an expanded education and training program will give professionals from across the entire metal construction ecosystem new opportunities to build skills, improve performance and prepare for the ...
Eagleview and Nearmap reach settlement in patent dispute
The resolution brings the matter to a close and allows both companies to focus fully on their respective business priorities and customers. Eagleview and Nearmap have reached a settlement resolving their litigation pending in the United States District Court for the District of Utah dating back to 2021. The parties have ...
SRS Distribution announces expansion in Chicago with the acquisition of Industrial Cork Company’s commercial roofing division
Jeff DeJong will continue to lead the commercial roofing business under the SRS brand banner, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers and employees. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired from Industrial Cork Company, Inc. (“CORCO” or the “Company”) its commercial roofing business unit, ...
2026 “Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest” launches with $6,000 in cash prizes from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and S-5!®
Beginning June 1 and running through July 31, 2026, roofing contractors are invited to enter their snow retention projects in the contest to win cash prizes totaling $6,000. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. and S-5!®, leaders of rooftop attachment solutions, have joined together to sponsor the third year of the nationwide ...
METALCON to feature MLB pitcher Jim Abbott & industry economist Kermit Baker
METALCON takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from Wednesday, October 7 to Friday, October 9, 2026, with pre-show workshops beginning on Tuesday, 6. At the only event where the metal construction industry comes together to make decisions, build partnerships and shape what’s next, METALCON’s keynotes will deliver ...
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