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Inflation, interest rates and uncertainty: Dr. Basu breaks down the year ahead
By Dani Sheehan. In a cliffhanger economy, the contractors who stay informed and adaptable won’t just weather uncertainty – they’ll come out ahead of it. At the National Frame Building Association’s (NFBA) 58th Annual Conference and Expo, economist Dr. Anirban Basu delivered a keynote address on this year’s outlook and ...
Take your workforce challenges to D.C.
By Dani Sheehan. It’s easy to feel like workforce issues are out of your control. Roofing Day in D.C. offers a way to change that. Every contractor in the industry knows the reality: finding and keeping skilled labor is one of the biggest barriers to growth. You can invest in ...
How the Iran conflict could impact construction costs, fuel prices and projects
By John Kenney III, advisor to Commercial Roofing Contractors, Cotney Consulting Group. In uncertain markets, the most disciplined contractors focus less on predicting prices and more on protecting assumptions. Over the past several weeks, headlines have been dominated by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Missile strikes, attacks on energy infrastructure and ...
More than an oil story: Supply change challenges around the Strait of Hormuz
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn how geopolitical conflicts are impacting material costs, supply chains and more in the roofing market. For many people in the U.S., gas costs have been top of mind with the conflict in Iran disrupting oil distribution. However, the cost of this type of ...
MRA announces new members for 2026, driven by robust residential metal roofing market
As the largest nonprofit trade organization representing the residential metal roofing industry in the U.S. and Canada, MRA plays an essential role as a credible, trustworthy source for homeowners looking for reliable, long-lasting and strong performing metal roofing solutions. Driven by a strong and growing residential metal roofing market, the Metal ...
All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) debuts new website to elevate user experience
AWIP invites customers, partners and industry professionals to explore the updated website. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is proud to announce the launch of its fully refreshed website, designed to elevate user experience and better serve customers, partners, and the industry. AWIP has also unveiled its new domain, awip.com. New design gallery AWIP’s ...
McElroy Metal acquires Fabral
This combination brings together two strong, values-aligned organizations while preserving the people, service and relationships that matter most. McElroy Metal has acquired Fabral, a respected leader in the metal construction industry with nearly 60 years of experience, adding Fabral to the McElroy Metal family of companies. Fabral will continue to operate independently, ...
DMI Direct Metals, LLC and Lakeside Construction Fasteners join forces!
This acquisition represents the first step in an aggressive growth strategy supported by our new investment partners and internal leadership. DMI Direct Metals, LLC is proud to announce the strategic acquisition of Lakeside Construction Fasteners (LCF). This union brings together two powerhouses in the metal construction and industrial fastener markets to ...
Property taxes and AI shape legislative agenda
By Jesse Sanchez. Lawmakers advance tax relief proposals and debate artificial intelligence rules ahead of pivotal 2026 sessions. Property tax relief and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation are emerging as defining issues for Florida’s 2026 legislative sessions, according to GrayRobinson legislative counsel and the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association ...
SRS Distribution announces expansion in Illinois with the acquisition of LS Building Products
LS Building Products fills a gap in SRS's Midwest branch network while also adding a considerable volume of roofing and siding sales in a previously untapped market. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired LS Building Products (“LS” or the “Company”), a wholesale distributor of roofing, lumber, ...
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