Articles by Tanja Kern

QXO completed its $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild, strengthening its insulation, wallboard, millwork, and broader building-products platform.

Laurie Hill will lead Sika’s roofing and insulation technical teams after more than two decades with the company and its Rmax business unit.

Twin earthquakes kill over 1,450 in Venezuela. International rescue teams, including U.S. personnel, search collapsed buildings as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Autonomous drilling robots improve safety, precision and productivity on a major office build.

Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.

Texas and Louisiana have the largest number and percent of 12-month increases, while California and Alaska lag; Florida and New Mexico lead in monthly gains, while New Jersey and Maine have the biggest and steepest losses.

Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and modest comparable sales growth as it reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook amid ongoing housing market pressure.

A-Squared Marketing rebrands with expanded AI search optimization services aimed at helping contractors strengthen online visibility and customer engagement.