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$2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus to Help Roofing Contractors Stay in Business

March 28, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act and expansion of other key SBA programs should help small businesses and contractors weather the COVID-19 storm.

Come What May, Be Recession Ready

Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is

Rick Damato

January 6, 2020

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Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is, but recessions are like a river that goes dry during a drought. All that “stuff” on bottom show ups, making it easy to see what needs to change.

What Should Roofing Contractors Expect to See in 2019?

Roofing industry professionals should not enter the year with higher expectations than are realistic.

Trent Cotney

February 21, 2019

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It’s time to review the major factors that impacted the roofing industry in 2018 and what major events the industry has to look forward to in 2019.

When It Comes to Subcontracting, Which Way Will the Pendulum Swing?

Rick Damato

September 6, 2018

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Roofing, for the most part, fared better than most construction trades during the Great Recession.

The Fight for $15, and More

The nationwide battle over the minimum wage will continue at the state and local level.

October 12, 2017

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Over the past several years we've seen nationwide efforts, often precipitated by unions, to increase the minimum wage at the local level to $15 as a means of addressing economic inequality.

A Look at President Trump’s Pro-Business Labor Secretary Nominee

Trump’s new labor chief will have the authority to undo several measures implemented since 2008.

Richard Alaniz

February 3, 2017

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President Donald Trump announced his choice for chief of the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL), and while the nominee's name may be relatively unknown, a look at Andrew Puzder's ideology reveals that his nomination isn't much of a surprise.

Housing Will Continue Gradual Climb to Higher Ground in 2017

January 11, 2017

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Fueled by a growing economy, solid employment gains and rising household formations, single-family production will continue on a gradual, upward trajectory in 2017.

The Roofing Market can go From ‘Hot’ to ‘Not’ Quickly, but Always Comes Back

Rick Damato

August 3, 2016

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I'm going to share one of the lessons I learned over 40 years ago while on my first job in the roofing industry.

Sustainable Roofing: How People Fit In

Jim Hoff

May 5, 2015

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As market demand for sustainable roofing grows, people-related strategies will become increasingly important.

Measuring the ROEE of Sustainable Roof Insulation

Jim Hoff

March 6, 2015

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Given today’s low energy prices, it’s become a little more difficult to sell the value of high-R roof insulation based solely on traditional Return on Investment.