Understanding how and why the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic crisis impacts roofing contractors across the United States is part of RC’s comprehensive coverage of the industry. To help do that, we’ve partnered with Clear Seas Research — the survey and research arm of RC’s parent company, BNP Media — to hear from contractors themselves.
Beginning in late March, Clear Seas reached out to professionals around the country from across several industries to collect their perspectives on the current crisis and what to expect moving forward. The latest online survey circulated between April 16-20, and the majority of participants identified themselves as contractors. Respondents to the third wave of the COVID-19 related study indicated that just under half of their current or planned business was delayed or canceled. That said, the aid offered via the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act appears to be having a positive effect — if you can get the cash.