Industry News
NAHB’s Best in American Living Awards highlight top design trends for 2026
The BALA Gold winners feature some of the residential construction industry’s best in home and community design, interior design and remodeling. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) received nearly 650 application submissions for the 2025 Best in American Living™ Awards, sponsored by Smeg. The winners — 66 Gold winners who ...
Association collaboration drives success in roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA shares construction outlook at SPRI Winter Meeting. When roofing associations collaborate, meaningful progress follows. That spirit was on full display at the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) Winter Meeting when National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Chairman Alex Hernandez, president of Clark Roofing Co. Inc., delivered a comprehensive ...
QXO expands building products footprint with $2.25 billion acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Consolidation continues to reshape the competitive distribution landscape of construction. In a move that signals continued consolidation across the building products distribution landscape, QXO has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for approximately $2.25 billion. According to a QXO spokesman, the acquisition ...
GAF surpasses 1,100-trained in FORTIFIED™ Roof Installation, one year after launching first-of-its-kind alliance
In 2025, the GAF Community Contractor Program prioritized key FORTIFIED™ roof projects to support long-term recovery in areas impacted by extreme weather. One year after launching a first-of-its-kind alliance with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced that it has ...
Federal policy, workforce and elections take center stage at SPRI Annual Meeting 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA’s Duane Musser outlines tariffs, tax victories, regulatory shifts and political outlook. At the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), attendees received a comprehensive federal policy update from Duane Musser, vice president of government affairs for the National Roofing Contractors Association. His presentation addressed ...
Multifamily market expected to cool in 2026 as vacancies rise
Multifamily property values declined 4% in 2025 compared to 2024 and are roughly 28% below the 2022 high. However, values are now 8% above 2019 values. The rental market has slowed following a pandemic-era boom due to demographic changes, softer labor market and rising vacancies and is moving towards a more ...
Tariff ruling update: What you should know
By Dani Sheehan. Tariffs remain part of the operating environment, even as the legal justification behind them evolves. What does this mean for your business? In a recent 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the president exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs under ...
NAHB expects remodeling growth in 2026 and beyond
This positive outlook is reflected in the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI), a quarterly survey of NAHB remodeler members that provides insight for the remodeling industry. The remodeling market is poised for growth in the coming years as many structural tailwinds, including an aging housing stock, the persistent lock-in ...
MCA releases 2025 Annual Report
This annual report reflects the dedication and collaboration of MCA members and sets the stage for what’s ahead. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released its 2025 Annual Report. Read, download and share the report now to see MCA’s key achievements throughout the year and the industry leaders who made them ...
SPRI Winter Meeting highlights regulatory momentum and technical leadership
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Annual Conference reinforced a clear message: regulatory momentum is not slowing down. Known for its excellent technical support and industry standards, the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) brought together leading single-ply roofing experts at the 2026 SPRI Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona. The meeting served as ...
