Roofing contractors and manufacturers have a lot to be optimistic about. The roofing industry continues to see increased sales year over year, with reported sales growth of 15 percent in 2016 and 13.5 percent in 2017 for privately held roofing contractors.
However, a skilled labor shortage in the industry is leaving contractors unable to grow their businesses to meet the rising demand. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) estimates that contractors could have accepted 10 to 20 percent more work in 2018 if not for a lack of employees. That lost work is estimated to have been worth between $3.6 and $7.2 billion.