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Rising construction costs in early 2025 were fueled by a rush to buy materials before new tariffs took effect, giving domestic producers more pricing power, the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group reports.

Federal agents uncovered 700,000 fentanyl pills hidden in roofing shingles, exposing a new smuggling tactic that raises safety concerns for contractors and supply chains.

A powerful storm battered parts of the U.S., causing severe roof damage, triggering repair spikes and prompting calls for stronger roofing materials.

QXO has potentially secured an additional $830M in private funding, boosting cash reserves to $6B for its $11B bid to acquire Beacon; the company aims to modernize the $800 billion building-product distribution sector through AI.

Elevate has celebrated its dedicated partners in commercial roofing with its annual Master Contractors awards, including the induction of a contractor into its Hall of Fame. 

The MRCA introduces the Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Safety Award, honoring safety pros who embody his values. Nominate your candidate by June 16, 2025.

JM EPDM is now available in both black and white non-reinforced membranes, offering a complete range of accessories to provide even more options for your roofing system specifications. 

The yearly "Safety Month" campaign raises national awareness to the importance of ladder safety on the worksite; Werner provides valuable training support, resources and tools.

Scammers cloned a UK roofing firm's website, deceiving customers and harming its reputation. As technology use increases, experts warn contractors about rising cyber threats like phishing and ransomware.

A British man dubbed a "human wrecking ball" caused $260K in damage to two homes in a revenge rampage after losing a legal dispute with his neighbors by literally tearing the roofs off the homes; see the video.