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Expecting the Unexpected

Exclusive Insights: What QXO Brings to the Roofing Industry

While surprising, upstart QXO’s overture to purchase Beacon Roofing Supply has juiced the building supply sector

November 21, 2024

The potential QXO acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply could transform the roofing materials market, leveraging undervaluation, AI, and operational synergies to drive growth.

Election Results

NRCA Examines Impact of 2024 Election on the Roofing Industry

From immigration to the economy, NRCA officials broke down how the election results will affect roofing

Chris Gray

November 21, 2024

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Governmental experts with the National Roofing Contractors Association examine how the 2024 presidential election results, with Trump and VP-elect Vance in office, and the 119th Congress will affect the roofing industry.

John DeRosa asks, What's Your Elevator Speech?

Sales and Marketing

VIDEO: What’s Your Elevator Speech?

Having a 30-second pitch is helpful but it must be supported by a sales strategy

Chris Gray

November 20, 2024

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Having an elevator pitch is handy but it shouldn’t be your go-to move. John DeRosa of SRS Distribution shares what sales reps should focus on when talking with customers.

Beacon Roofing Supply headquarters in Herndon, Va.

A Changing Landscape

Is Beacon Roofing for Sale? QXO Hopes So

The upstart building logistics company has been sitting on billions, weighing where it would find its fit

Bryan Gottlieb

Chris Gray

November 19, 2024

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QXO, the start-up led by Brad Jacobs with nearly $5B in cash reserves, reportedly offered to acquire Beacon Roofing Supply, sending Beacon’s stock to a 52-week high.

VIDEO: The Great Heights of the Building Arts

Trent Cotney marvels at the American College of Building Arts in Charleston, a hands-on college which sees its student reach exceptional heights within the building community.

Jill Bloom Trent Cotney John Wyatt

November 18, 2024

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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney discusses the American College of Building Arts, where the Slate Association held a meeting.

Unlocking Opportunities: The Latino Contractor Revolution

Amparo Sancen is helping Latino contractors redefine the role

Bryan Gottlieb

November 18, 2024

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Meet Amparo Sancen, founder of Latinos En Roofing, who is helping Latino contractors access training and resources to overcome challenges in growing their businesses and showcasing their economic influence.

Ken Kelly (center) with his wife, Jennifer, in Japan at a roofing company

International Roofing

What the U.S. Can Learn from Roofing in Japan

A trip to the Land of the Rising Sun reveals fascinating business practices and beliefs that could help improve roofing companies in America

Ken Kelly

November 15, 2024

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Roofing veteran Ken Kelly shares important insights from his visit to Japan to see what we can learn from their efficient production and installation practices.

Technology Partnership

SRS Seeks to Parlay Roofing Tech Revolution with ServiceTitan

Going long, SRS plans to leverage its new corporate parent to help expand its market share

Bryan Gottlieb

November 14, 2024

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ServiceTitan and SRS Distribution are collaborating to streamline roofing contractors' operations, addressing cost and procurement inefficiencies to enhance scalability with digital solutions.