US LBM named Russell Tiejema as executive VP and CFO, succeeding Patrick McGuiness. Tiejema has more than 30 years of experience and was previously CFO at Masonite International.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. expands with six new locations in Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, further expanding its footprint across the United States.

James Ernest Coston, a longtime roofing distribution professional and member of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, died on May 26 at age 70 after battling cancer.

Exuma Capital Partners, a private equity firm led by Anthony Perera, announced the launch of Peak Roofing Partners to build and acquire roofing companies. Perera founded the HVAC company Air Pros USA into a $200M operation in six years.

Brad Jacobs, a billionaire who first made his fortune in the waste management industry, announced the launch of QXO, a tech-forward building products distribution start-up and hired Ihsan Essaid as its CFO.  

One construction worker died, and another was injured after falling through the roof of a primary school in Detroit; the cause is under investigation.  

The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. promoted 51 branch managers to managing partners, recognizing their excellence in leadership, customer satisfaction, and branch performance.

Curtis Gaskalla will oversee operations as vice president of the new location, bringing over 15 years of experience in construction management.

Apex Roofing & Restoration, a top U.S. roofing contractor, announced its expansion into Atlanta, Chicago, and Kansas City, marking what the company describes as a “significant milestone” in its growth.