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State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Eagleview

Eagleview’s evolution continues from being known primarily as a trusted roofing report provider to a leader in AI-powered geospatial intelligence.

Art Aisner

February 16, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

Patrick Stuart, VP, Product Management at Hover

State of the Industry

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Hover

Hover’s Patrick Stuart highlights the recent trends they're watching and how the new innovations Hover is bringing to the market can change how roofing contractors work in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

February 13, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure -- in 2026

State of the Industry 2026

What Roofing Contractors Will Face in 2026

Success for roofing contractors in the year ahead will depend less on market momentum and more on disciplined execution.

Trent Cotney

January 5, 2026

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The roofing industry enters 2026 in a state of guarded realism. Demand remains present, but it is no longer insulated from broader economic and political pressures

Distributor News

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.