TopBuild Q2 Sales Fall 5% to $1.3B Despite Strong Margins

TopBuild Corp. faced continued weakness in residential construction markets during the second quarter but maintained strong profit margins through cost cuts and operational improvements.  The installer and specialty distributor of insulation and related building‑material products, based in Daytona Beach, Fla., reported second quarter net income of $151.6 million for the period ending June 30, 2025, […]

How AI Is (and Isn’t) Impacting Roofing Jobs

A new study from tech giant Microsoft reveals that roofing and roofing helpers are among the occupations least vulnerable to artificial intelligence (AI). The study confirms what most roofing contractors have likely concluded: blue-collar jobs, such as roofing, are among those that are less vulnerable to being replaced by AI. Conversely, white-collar jobs within roofing […]

New Plasma Treater with Technology for Reliable Treatment at Wider Widths

As a pioneer in developing unique plasma surface treating technology, Enercon has announced it newest innovation, the Blown-ion™ 250. This high-powered plasma treater provides uniform treatment at widths up to 1” wide in a single pass. It is ideal for cleaning, etching, and functionalizing plastic, metal and composite surfaces to improve surface wettability and bonding […]