Articles Tagged with ''tariffs''

Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.

A recent MRCA webinar explored how roofing contractors can protect profits as Trump’s tariffs drive up material costs, delay projects, and disrupt supply chains.

Contractors warn Trump’s latest immigration orders, signed on April 28, could worsen labor shortages, disrupt roofing projects and trigger stagflation by driving up costs and slowing growth.

Asphalt roofing product shipments showed mixed signals in Q1 2025, with seasonal gains in shingles offset by steep year-over-year declines and growing concerns over tariffs and economic uncertainty.

Klauer Manufacturing offers 100% American-made steel siding, delivering durability, craftsmanship, and climate-tested performance backed by U.S.-sourced materials.

As tariff uncertainty swirls, businesses may be at greater risk for theft and vandalism. 

In this video, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores the moving targets that tariffs have become and how concern is growing among roofing contractors.

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.

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