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North American Builders Supply Files for Bankruptcy

Chris Gray

December 8, 2025

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The supplier of products like lumber, millwork, windows, hardware and more has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

5 Reasons Roofers Should be Thankful in 2025

It's been a tough year, but there is still plenty to be thankful for in the resilient roofing industry

Art Aisner

November 26, 2025

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It's been a tough year, but there is still plenty to be thankful for in the resilient roofing industry

U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., site of the Senate’s Oct. 30 vote to end Trump’s emergency tariff authority.

Tariffs

Senate Defies Trump on Tariffs as Industry Sees Mounting Costs

Bipartisan resolution challenges Trump’s trade powers as builders face rising costs from steep metal tariffs

Bryan Gottlieb

October 30, 2025

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Rising costs and rare bipartisanship collide as the Senate takes aim at Trump’s tariffs—and the projects caught in between.

Economic Outlook

Economist Warns: U.S. Growth Needs Bold Action

At METALCON 2025, economist Alex Chausovsky warned U.S. leaders to embrace complexity and defend economic dominance.

Tanja Kern

October 30, 2025

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Economist Alex Chausovsky of The Bundy Group took the keynote stage at METALCON 2025 with a clear message: America’s economy is strong, but complacency is its biggest risk.

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Metal Roofing

The Benefits of Choosing Metal Roof Systems Made in the U.S.A.

Meeting the Moment with On-Site Rollforming and American-Made Metal Roof Panels

Mike Weis

October 22, 2025

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Volatility from tariffs sets the stage for metal roofing contractors looking to create a resilient business model.

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Trump Tariff Pressure and Roofing

Tariffs threaten pricing, supply chain stability and roofing profit margins, but with the right strategies, these challenges can become opportunities

Mike Maddern

September 15, 2025

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Tariffs threaten pricing, supply chain stability and roofing profit margins, but with the right strategies, these challenges can become opportunities

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Industry Surveys

Survey Data Shows How Distributors Can Boost Roofing Contractors’ Growth

Chris Gray

September 10, 2025

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Roofing contractors face rising costs, labor shortages, and tech transitions. ServiceTitan’s latest survey data shows how distributors can step in to support their customers’ growth and profitability.

Coatings Special Section 2025

Roof Coatings Market Q&A with MuleHide

Art Aisner

September 8, 2025

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In a market facing tariffs of various sizes and complexities on all imported materials and lingering workforce shortages, coatings is emerging as an accessible vertical for contractors to pursue. The experts at MuleHide discuss the state of coatings in the 2025 economy.

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs exceeded constitutional and statutory limits.

Economic News

Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal: What it Means for Roofing

Reciprocal tariffs among those deemed illegal, though steel and aluminum tariffs will remain

Chris Gray

September 2, 2025

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As split decision from federal judges deemed certain tariffs imposed by President Trump were illegal, though price relief and economic stability for roofing companies may not materialize.