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RoofersCoffeeShop® expands to the United Kingdom with the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.uk
The Coffee Shops’ unique platform offers community, news and engagement beyond the U.S. and Canadian markets. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning digital platforms where industries come together for technology, insight and everyday business, has announced the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.uk, expanding the established RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) brand into the United Kingdom. U.K. ...
The Coffee Shops™ launch Manufacturer’s Representative Program
This new program features an interactive directory that expands online visibility and industry connections for manufacturers’ representatives. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning digital communities where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, have launched the Manufacturers’ Representative Program that features a full, interactive directory. This is a true ...
Call for papers announced for the 21st International Advanced Building Skins Conference and Expo
The 21st International Advanced Building Skins Conference and Expo promises another year of exceptional insight, collaborative discussion and pioneering research. The global community of building envelope innovators is preparing for one of the most influential events in the built environment. The 21st International Advanced Building Skins Conference and Expo will return ...
ServiceTitan report finds 75% of roofing and exteriors contractors expect revenue growth in 2026 despite tighter margins
Roofing & exteriors contractors are doubling down on efficiency to cut costs, but with 79% not using AI or external LLMs, a key link in their strategy is missing. ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, today released its 2026 Roofing & Exterior Market Report, a study of ...
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards ready for growth in 2026
The company doubles product capacity. Building off a highly successful 2025, the leadership team at Rocky Mountain Snow Guards has added almost a third more warehouse space at its Denver, Colorado operations. The increase in space permits speedier product fulfillment for customers of the company’s wide variety of snow retention products. “In ...
Tremco CPG expands aluminum roof and façade systems capabilities with acquisition of Germany-based Kalzip®
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Tremco Construction Products Group (“Tremco CPG”) today announced a definitive agreement has been signed to acquire Kalzip GmbH (“Kalzip”), a global leader in the design and production of aluminum-based roofs and facades for ...
QXO upsizes convertible preferred equity placement to $3 billion
Apollo and Temasek lead expanded capital commitment to fund future acquisitions. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) (the “Company” or “QXO”) today announced a $1.8 billion increase to its previously announced $1.2 billion financing led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (“Apollo”), bringing the total investment in ...
ABC Supply brings the energy to IRE 2026 with Landon Donovan, speaker sessions and interactive experiences
Don’t miss your chance to learn, compete and connect! ABC Supply is going big at the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Jan. 20–22. With two booths packed with opportunities to learn, connect and compete, attendees can expect an unforgettable experience. Here’s the game plan for booth 4501: Score a ...
UK construction industry poised for 3-4.5% growth in 2026, but critical workforce shortage threatens recovery
New industry report reveals £530 billion infrastructure pipeline driving optimism, while sector faces urgent need for 266,000 additional workers. The U.K. construction industry is entering a period of cautious optimism with projected growth of 2.8% to 4.5% in 2026, marking a significant recovery after a challenging 2025, according to a comprehensive ...
RPM announces acquisition of Kalzip
The acquisition expands RPM’s global building envelope portfolio. RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for its Tremco Construction Products Group (“Tremco CPG”) to acquire Kalzip GmbH (“Kalzip”), a global leader in the design and production of metal-based roofs and facades for building envelopes. The ...
