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A statistical analysis by Instant Roofer shows America’s largest metro areas face severe roofing issues, with Detroit, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles hit hardest. Contractors can seize big repair opportunities.

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.

Mecalux's GenAI Easy WMS enhances warehouse management with AI-driven chat, enabling natural language queries, automated tasks and dynamic reporting. 

Construction added 19,000 jobs in February, signaling strength despite economic uncertainty. Roofing contractors may benefit, but policy shifts could impact growth.

ABC Supply has bolstered its presence in the Great Lakes State with a new branch in Sterling Heights, Mich.

Beacon posted record Q4 net sales of $2.40B, up 4.5%, and full-year sales of $9.8B, despite EPS falling short. Strong EBITDA, acquisitions and expansions bolstered its Ambition 2025 strategy.

President Trump’s executive orders on tariffs, regulation, funding, labor and taxes could reshape the construction industry. Uncertainty surrounds the near term, with supply chain and workforce challenges at the forefront, but new opportunities may lie ahead.