The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a proposed rule to increase the safety of America’s construction sites.

SRS Distribution announced that they have closed on a transaction in which affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.  will become the majority stockholder of the Company alongside a continuing ownership group that includes both management and Berkshire Partners.

Kansas company exports to South Africa with the assistance of the U.S. Commercial Service.

Roper Whitney announces a new partnership with Swiss-based manufacturer Eckold.

SRS Distribution announced that it has opened three new greenfield locations in Kissimmee, Florida; Arlington, Washington; and Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Founded by Peter Owens, Brett Chapman and Carolie Owens, the company began as Delta Roofing in 1988 and was acquired by Tecta America in 2007.

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. announced that its products are approved for the RoofStar Guarantee,  a comprehensive program offered to Canadian building owners and is backed by both the contractor and the Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia (RCABC).  

After 30 years with Runnion Equipment Company, Guy Tanney has announced his retirement from his position as service manager.

Western Specialty Contractors recently presented Joel Sipe, a sophomore and Construction Management major at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), with a scholarship.

U.S. LBM Holdings LLC , a distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, announced that it has acquired Myrtle Beach Building Supply. With this acquisition, U.S. LBM now operates eight locations across North and South Carolina.