Articles Tagged with ''tariffs''

QXO has extended its offer to purchase Beacon for roughly $11 billion to April 21 after capturing 38% of the issued and outstanding shares.

An analysis from ABC shows Trump's tariffs had a pre-effect surge, with construction prices spiking before the tariffs went into effect and were subsequently paused, hinting at future industry strain.

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.

New U.S. tariffs on imports could drive up roofing and construction costs, straining supply chains and increasing material shortages. Contractors must adapt quickly as the industry braces for impact.

As the so-called "Liberation Day" approaches and the Trump administration's tariffs are scheduled to take effect April 2, learn what you can do to mitigate the effects the tariffs will have on pricing, labor and more.

Tariffs, supply chain woes, and market shifts challenge metal construction. Experts at METALCON stress adaptability as pricing volatility and policy uncertainty persist.

Rising steel and aluminum costs, driven by tariffs and global shifts, are shaking up U.S. construction — especially roofing. Contractors face tough choices: absorb costs, pass them on, or rethink materials.

Rising construction costs in early 2025 were fueled by a rush to buy materials before new tariffs took effect, giving domestic producers more pricing power, the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group reports.

In this latest "Best of Success" podcast, Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning roofing contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.