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HMRC crackdown on CIS scaffolding payments
By Gray Gibson, National Federation of Roofing Contractors. NFRC guidance and best practices for contractors navigating HMRC labour and materials splits. With long days and busy worksites, keeping up with changing regulations and policies can be hard for roofing professionals. That’s why the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) works ...
ARMA releases 2026 Q1 Report on Asphalt Roofing Product Shipments
The shipment report provides valuable insight into the asphalt roofing industry to ARMA members, trade professionals and other interested parties. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released its Quarterly Product Shipment Report for the first quarter of 2026. The report covers asphalt roofing product shipments in the United States and ...
QXO accelerates industry transformation with TopBuild acquisition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Strategic growth, scale and cross-trade integration signal a new era for building products distribution. The pace of change across the building products industry continues to accelerate, and the latest announcement from QXO is one that should have every contractor, manufacturer and distributor paying close attention. In ...
QXO partners with NAHICA to advance opportunities for Latino contractors nationwide
Together, NAHICA and QXO will work to create new pathways for growth, visibility and success for Hispanic contractors QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced it has joined the National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA) as a national sponsor, reinforcing a shared commitment to empowering Latino contractors across the United States. The partnership marks ...
All Weather Insulated Panels to attend MBCEA Conference
AWIP’s Kim Harrell to present on digital construction and sustainability. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal panels and building envelope solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) Annual Conference, taking place April 22–24, 2026. As part ...
CMA invites views on proposed AkzoNobel and Axalta merger
By The Coffee Shops™. Industry feedback is sought as review considers potential market impacts. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated merger between Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. The request for input forms part of the CMA’s standard review process and is ...
RIIG - HOOTL joins Roofing Alliance
RIIG - HOOTL develops AI-driven solutions that streamline and automate critical workflows across the customer lifecycle. We’re excited to share that RIIG - HOOTL is now a full member of the Roofing Alliance. Joining this community marks an important step as we expand our presence in the roofing and broader field service ...
QXO to acquire TopBuild for $17 billion
QXO to become the second largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America, with more than $18 billion of combined company revenue and more than $2 billion of combined company adjusted EBITDA. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TopBuild Corp. ...
Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) publishes updated polyiso industry-averaged Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Updated, third-party verified EPDs provide transparent, cradle-to-grave environmental impact data for polyiso roof insulation, polyiso wall insulation and HD polyiso roof cover boards. The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA), the trade association representing North American manufacturers of polyiso insulation, announced the publication of updated Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for polyiso insulation ...
Get ready for National Roofing Week 2026!
By Emma Peterson. Celebrate your crew and share your story with NRCA this June. Roofing is the hidden hero in many people’s lives; roofs protect their homes, families, businesses and possessions from the elements. To raise awareness about the significance of roofing and the important work of professionals across the ...
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