Industry News
Greenwood Industries acquires Diamond Roofing, expanding its family of trusted regional brands in New York
Through its family of brands, Greenwood delivers commercial roofing and building envelope expertise backed by its scale, service and resources. Greenwood Industries today announced the acquisition of Diamond Roofing, a respected Central New York roofing company with nearly eight decades of experience. The acquisition strengthens Greenwood's presence in New York and ...
QXO completes acquisition of TopBuild
Deal expected to be substantially accretive to QXO’s earnings. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced it has closed its previously disclosed acquisition of TopBuild Corp. The transaction significantly expands QXO’s scale and capabilities across the building products value chain. QXO now holds leadership positions in key building product categories in North ...
Perspectivas de FMI destacan oportunidades de crecimiento en un mercado de la construcción en evolución
Por The Coffee Shops™. Los centros de datos impulsan la siguiente etapa de crecimiento. Durante la Reunión de Verano 2026 de Metal Construction Association (MCA), Paul Trombitas, de FMI, presentó un panorama integral del mercado de la construcción, destacando un sólido crecimiento a largo plazo en diversos sectores, cambios en ...
Breaking down the midterm elections at the MCA Summer Meeting
By The Coffee Shops. Understanding how this year’s midterms can have a broad impact on the metal industry. At the Metal Construction Association (MCA) Summer Meeting, legal counsel John Kelly delivered a timely, nonpartisan overview of the upcoming midterm elections, emphasizing process over politics and encouraging attendees to stay ...
FMI outlook highlights growth opportunities in evolving construction market
By The Coffee Shops™. Data centers fuel the next phase of growth. At the 2026 MCA Summer Meeting, Paul Trombitas of FMI delivered a comprehensive market outlook, highlighting strong long-term growth across construction sectors, shifting geographic demand and evolving dynamics driven by data centers, consolidation and emerging technologies. “This ...
FirstRidge accelerates growth strategy with Weddle & Sons partnership and appointment of industry veteran Erik Zadrozny as chief revenue officer
Weddle & Sons marks the eighth brand to join the platform since inception less than three years ago. CRO appointment adds to FirstRidge’s highly experienced, blue-chip leadership team. FirstRidge Service Partners (“FirstRidge”), a platform of best-in-class residential roofing and restoration specialists in the United States backed by Garnett Station Partners, today ...
BramCal celebrates 20 years of manufacturing excellence in Barrie
Employees, families and community leaders gather to mark two decades of growth, innovation and shared success. Last weekend was a memorable one in Barrie, Ontario as IKO celebrated the 20th anniversary of BramCal Production Inc., bringing together employees, retirees, families, community leaders and government representatives to recognize two decades of manufacturing ...
ABC Supply Co., Inc. acquires the assets of Koch Building Products
Expanded service will support contractors along Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline. ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, has acquired the assets of Koch Building Products, a long-standing distributor located at 1615 E. Perkins Avenue in Sandusky, Ohio. ...
Policy shifts roofers should watch
By The Coffee Shops™. Updates on mortgage insurance rules, tariffs and regulatory reform as of March 2026. Currently, there are a variety of federal level polices that are getting debated and developed that could change the way contractors handle insurance, material costs, workplace management and jobsite planning. In a March ...
Measuring the value of building enclosure consultants
By Rick Gardner, IIBEC. RCI‑IIBEC Foundation launches a study to quantify the economic impact of IIBEC consultants. As building envelopes grow more complex in pursuit of energy and operational efficiency, consultants and contractors have begun collaborating more frequently on projects. This collaboration has helped roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall and ...
