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Construction faces opportunity and headwinds in a two-speed economy
By Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, METALCON. Keynote insights highlight rising costs, uneven demand and sectors driving construction forward. Before leaders of the metal building industry in Colorado Springs, Colorado, keynote speaker Anirban Basu, a widely respected industry economist, underscored both the opportunities and headwinds facing construction: the U.S. economy is still growing, but ...
QXO partners with NAHICA to advance opportunities for Latino contractors nationwide
Together, NAHICA and QXO will work to create new pathways for growth, visibility and success for Hispanic contractors QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced it has joined the National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA) as a national sponsor, reinforcing a shared commitment to empowering Latino contractors across the United States. The partnership marks ...
All Weather Insulated Panels to attend MBCEA Conference
AWIP’s Kim Harrell to present on digital construction and sustainability. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal panels and building envelope solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) Annual Conference, taking place April 22–24, 2026. As part ...
QXO to acquire TopBuild for $17 billion
QXO to become the second largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America, with more than $18 billion of combined company revenue and more than $2 billion of combined company adjusted EBITDA. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TopBuild Corp. ...
Get ready for National Roofing Week 2026!
By Emma Peterson. Celebrate your crew and share your story with NRCA this June. Roofing is the hidden hero in many people’s lives; roofs protect their homes, families, businesses and possessions from the elements. To raise awareness about the significance of roofing and the important work of professionals across the ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
Carolina Metal Building Technologies, Inc. achieves AC478 accreditation
AC478, Accreditation for Metal Building Assemblers Inspection, is a standard to recognize metal building assemblers committed to excellence. The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that Carolina Metal Building Technologies, Inc. headquartered in New London, North Carolina and servicing the Carolinas and ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® partners with International Federation of the Roofing Trade to strengthen global roofing connections
Driving global collaboration through education, events and industry engagement. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS), the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is proud to announce a new partnership with the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD), bringing together two influential industry leaders committed to advancing the roofing ...
What first-time attendees can expect at Roofing Day
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Day in D.C. isn’t about being perfect – it's about being present. It’s about learning, connecting and making sure your voice is represented. If you’ve never been to Roofing Day in D.C., it’s easy to feel unsure about what you’re signing up for. You might be ...
MetalForming announces new partnership with New Tech Machinery
MetalForming LLC expands roof and wall panel capabilities through a new distribution partnership with New Tech Machinery, offering in‑stock portable rollforming equipment, local support, training and financing. MetalForming LLC, a leading distributor of metal forming equipment, today announced a new partnership with New Tech Machinery (NTM), a manufacturer of portable rollforming ...
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