Industry News
Late payment consultation: Time to pay up – government response
The U.K. Department for Business and Trade shares insight into late payment issues. This government is determined to tackle the scourge of late payments which costs the UK economy £11 billion each year and leads to the closure of 38 UK businesses every day. On average, business owners affected by late ...
ServiceTitan report finds 74% of residential contractors see AI as key to efficiency as industry shifts toward execution-led growth
Early AI adopters report gains in productivity and time savings as contractors prioritize efficiency over volume. ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, today released its 2026 Residential State of the Trades Report, a survey of 1,000 residential contractors. The report finds that 74% of contractors view AI ...
Tremco CPG Completes Acquisition of Kalzip®
Tremco Construction Products Group (“Tremco CPG”) today announced that the acquisition of Kalzip GmbH (“Kalzip”) was finalised following completion of the standard regulatory review process. A global leader in the design and production of aluminium-based roofs and facades for building envelopes, Kalzip now is part of Tremco CPG. Founded in 1968, ...
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 ...
"Fundamental shift in how performance is defined and delivered”: NFRC welcomes UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
Under the standard, buildings will now be judged on how they actually perform, with at least 12 months of independently verified data required. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has published a new position paper setting out what the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) means for roofers, specifiers ...
Tremco CPG completes acquisition of Germany-based Kalzip®
The acquisition expands Tremco's aluminum roof and façade systems portfolio. Tremco Construction Products Group ("Tremco CPG") today announced the successful acquisition of Kalzip GmbH ("Kalzip"), following completion of the standard regulatory review process. A global leader in the design and production of aluminum-based roofs and facades for building envelopes, Kalzip now ...
QXO completes acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners
The acquisition of Kodiak triples QXO’s total addressable market to over $200 billion, placing QXO in nearly every major building products category. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners (“Kodiak”) from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion, expanding QXO’s addressable market ...
Best Choice Roofing surpasses one billion shingles installed, accelerates national growth with ServiceTitan
National roofing leader standardizes operations across more than 80 locations while investing in AI and enterprise technology to define the industry’s future. ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, today announced the continued success and technology partnership of its customer, Best Choice Roofing, one of the largest residential ...
LRWA drives competence, professionalism and industry change in latest association update
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association continues to advance competence across the U.K. roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop.uk was proud to attend the recent LRWA awards ceremony and industry update, witnessing firsthand the momentum, innovation and leadership coming from the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA). As the ...
