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Westlake’s Q1 earnings highlight the challenges posed by increasing costs and a slow housing market, leading to strategic reductions. Nevertheless, its robust liquidity indicates resilience.

Earnings Report

Westlake Misses Expectations for Q1 2025

Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.7%; EPS also lagged analyst expectations

May 6, 2025

Westlake reported a sharp Q1 profit drop amid high costs and housing market slowdowns, prompting cost cuts and capex reductions despite strong cash reserves.

Awards News

LP Building Solutions Named 2025 Sustainable Brand Leader and Product of the Year

Company recognized by Green Builder Media for leadership in sustainability and innovation in the building products industry

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 28, 2025

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LP Building Solutions was named Green Builder Media’s 2025 Sustainable Brand Leader for Siding, with LP SmartSide also earning a 2025 Sustainable Product of the Year award.

President Trump’s trade war is causing real harm to the construction sector, including roofing contractors.

News Analysis

Trade War Fallout: Contractors Are Delaying Projects and Cutting Crews

A new survey by Plant-Tours offers a bleak outlook for 2025, with recession worries looming

Bryan Gottlieb

April 24, 2025

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A new survey by Plant-Tours reveals that 59% of construction pros report increased costs due to tariffs, 52% have delayed or canceled jobs, and 45% have reduced their workforce, all of which are squeezing margins.

FRSA’s annual convention will be held June 4-6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla.

Trade Organization News

FRSA to Host 103rd Annual Convention and Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 22, 2025

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The FRSA’s 103rd Annual Convention and Expo runs June 4-6, 2025, in Kissimmee, Fla., offering 240+ exhibitors, networking, education and events for roofing professionals.

Roofing Industry Q&A: Owens Corning's Gunner Smith

Gunner Smith explains Owens Corning’s position in the market and why adding a 14th shingle plant is an opportunity to enhance the company’s reach

Art Aisner

April 21, 2025

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In this exclusive Q&A, Owens Corning Roofing President Gunner Smith discusses the trends, technology and other factors impacting the roofing industry.

INternational Roofing Expo 2025 Keynote Speaker Reid Ribble

IRE 2025 Keynote

The American Dream isn't Dead, Just Different

Art Aisner

April 14, 2025

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Retired NRCA CEO Reid Ribble took IRE attendees down memory lane to show them that the American dream might feel dead but is very much alive.

Roofing Day 2025 was the most successful lobbying event the NRCA has hosted since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legilsative Dispatch

NRCA 'Roofing Day' Lobby Effort Successful Amid Tariff Chaos

Despite the uncertainty, attendee participation was greater than any time before the COVID-19 pandemic

Bryan Gottlieb

April 10, 2025

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Record turnout at the National Roofing Contractors Association's Roofing Day 2025 saw industry pros lobby Congress on tax and labor reforms — amid tariffs that rattled markets and threatened to reshape the political landscape.

Doug Duncan, pictured kicking off Roofing Day 2025 in Washington, D.C. above, was formerly president of Nations Roof Illinois and will now lead RCA’s western portfolio as regional president.

Hiring News

Doug Duncan Joins Roofing Corp of America

One of the industry’s most-respected leaders and current NRCA board chair joins portfolio platform as Regional President

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 10, 2025

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Doug Duncan, former president of Nations Roof Illinois, joins Roofing Corp of America as Regional President, bringing 25-plus years of industry leadership to the role.