Whether new or old to the roofing industry, roofing contractors learn very quickly that the fruitful fortune of one good year could be followed by dry spells the very next year, or two, or more. Forecasting properly is essential for anyone looking to stay relevant in one of the most rapidly-changing segments of the construction world.
But contractors — usually the more experienced ones — also know that prognosticating isn’t an exact science. Too many factors, ranging from economic indicators and political policy shifts to building materials costs and speedy technological innovations, can all drastically impact a company’s bottom line as 2020 approaches.