Industry News
Challenges and opportunities in ICI Construction in 2026
Annual OCS poll reveals quiet contractor confidence amid trade uncertainty, escalating material costs, financing concerns and continued labour market imbalances. Ontario’s non-residential building contractors remain resilient in the face of a turbulent and uncertain marketplace, according to the Ontario Construction Secretariat’s annual Contractor Survey. Two-thirds of the contractors who participated in ...
Show off your best CertainTeed roofs and win
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Share your work, build your brand and celebrate roofing craftsmanship. Roofing contractors take pride in the craftsmanship, detail and durability that go into every roof installation. Now there is an opportunity to share that work with the entire industry. The CertainTeed Roof Showcase Photo Contest, sponsored by ...
The February 2026 Cotney Brief
By Emma Peterson. Insights from legal expert and industry leader Trent Cotney. Trent Cotney, a lawyer at Adams and Reese, is one of the leading voices in construction law. With more than 25 years of experience in the field, he serves as general counsel for trade organizations such as the ...
Insulation industry heads to Washington to lead the energy affordability conversation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Rising energy costs demand immediate action. Electricity and natural gas prices are projected to rise sharply over the next several years as data centers and electrification accelerate demand for power. Families and small businesses will feel the impact. The Coffee Shops™ are a proud partner of the Insulation ...
PEPA pushes for policy changes supporting polymeric exteriors
By Don Browne, Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA). The association is working to prevent local material bans and protect housing affordability through state-level reform. Housing affordability and building material choice are two key concerns for many professionals across the industry, and the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA) is leading the ...
Valcourt Group joins the Roofing Alliance as Governor Member
Roofing Alliance members play a pivotal role in shaping and driving innovative advancements in the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance is proud to welcome Valcourt Group, headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, as its newest Governor Member. As the 207th member to join this distinguished network, Valcourt Group strengthens a powerful coalition ...
Tracking the reroofing market
By Emma Peterson. PIMA president Justin Koscher breaks down what the Q4 Market Index Survey for Reroofing reveals. From 2025 policies related to immigration and tariffs to rising housing costs, there are a lot of different factors that are affecting the reroofing market this year. To track the actual ...
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 ...
QXO joins PEPA as newest member, marking launch of trade association’s Distributor Membership category
Distributor category launch fuels broader partnership and long-term growth across the polymeric exterior products industry. The Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA), the trade association representing the wide range of polymeric exterior building products used to build resilient, beautiful homes across North America, is pleased to announce that QXO has joined the ...
