Construction input prices climbed 9.6% year over year in May, driven by rising energy costs and continued increases in steel, copper and other tariff-sensitive materials.
Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.
La demanda de trabajadores sigue creciendo en la construcción, pero muchas empresas de roofing continúan teniendo dificultades para cubrir sus vacantes.
Construction job openings jumped in April while roofing contractors continued competing for scarce skilled labor, raising concerns about costs, staffing and project schedules.
Owens Corning reported lower first-quarter roofing sales and earnings amid softer housing and remodeling activity but maintained its second-quarter outlook.
U.S. asphalt shingle shipments dropped double digits in Q1 2026, with all major roofing categories declining year over year as construction demand softens and costs climb sharply.
Líderes del techado impulsan políticas en Washington, abordando mano de obra, vivienda y economía, con optimismo cauteloso ante la incertidumbre del sector.