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Distributor News

BlueLinx Sales Stagnant in Q3 2025 Amid Soft Market Conditions

CEO says sales growth affected by tariffs, high mortgage rates and general economic uncertainty

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

November 12, 2025

BlueLinx offered an optimistic but cautious outlook during its Q3 2025 earnings call, which showed relatively flat net sales but a loss in gross profit due to a soft market.

Economic Outlook

Economist Warns: U.S. Growth Needs Bold Action

At METALCON 2025, economist Alex Chausovsky warned U.S. leaders to embrace complexity and defend economic dominance.

Tanja Kern

October 30, 2025

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Economist Alex Chausovsky of The Bundy Group took the keynote stage at METALCON 2025 with a clear message: America’s economy is strong, but complacency is its biggest risk.

Quarterly Report

U.S. Asphalt Shingle Shipments Fall 10% in Q3 2025

ARMA’s latest report shows declines across key segments

Tanja Kern

October 22, 2025

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ARMA’s Q3 2025 report shows a 10% drop in U.S. shingle shipments, with notable declines in BUR and modified bitumen, while Canadian shipments rose 14.8% year-to-date.

Construction Data

Residential Remodeling Confidence Rebounds in Q4

Renovation and remodeling activity surges as contractors close 2025 on a high note, even amid data gaps from the ongoing federal shutdown.

Tanja Kern

October 15, 2025

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Residential construction pros are entering the year’s final quarter with renewed confidence, fueled by a strong rebound in renovation inquiries and project commitments.

Silhouette of two construction professionals on a jobsite at sunset with cranes in the background, illustrating ABC’s August 2025 report showing backlog at 8.5 months and contractor optimism holding steady.

Economic Indicators

Contractor Backlog Sees Slight Dip in August; But Optimism Holds Steady, ABC Says

Infrastructure and heavy industrial work offset weakness in commercial and institutional sectors but index still falls

Bryan Gottlieb

September 16, 2025

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Contractors report a shift in market momentum, with survey data showing signs of pressure in some sectors even as confidence holds above growth thresholds.

Economic Outlook

Economic Shifts Contractors Must Watch in 2025

NewEdge Wealth CIO outlines critical market impacts

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

September 12, 2025

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At the 2025 GMS Expo, Cameron Dawson shared how banking stability, labor shortages, housing pressures, and politics will shape roofing contractors’ outlook this year.

Economic News

Employment in Construction Slows for Third Consecutive Month

Immigration enforcement and increased material prices factors in jobs decrease

Chris Gray

September 12, 2025

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Roofing contractors face a deepening labor crunch as job growth stalls and stricter immigration enforcement shrinks an already small workforce.

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs exceeded constitutional and statutory limits.

Economic News

Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal: What it Means for Roofing

Reciprocal tariffs among those deemed illegal, though steel and aluminum tariffs will remain

Chris Gray

September 2, 2025

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As split decision from federal judges deemed certain tariffs imposed by President Trump were illegal, though price relief and economic stability for roofing companies may not materialize.

Economic Reports

BLS Data Shows Construction Material Prices Kept Climbing in July

Overall construction prices are 2.2% higher than a year ago, according to BLS data

Chris Gray

August 15, 2025

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The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows construction input prices rose by 0.4% in July compared to the previous month.

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Informes Económicos

Pocos avances en empleos de construcción en julio

Cifras decepcionantes enfurecen a Trump, quien pide destituir a la comisionada del BLS

Chris Gray

August 4, 2025

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La construcción, al igual que la mayoría de las industrias, mostró poco o ningún avance en la creación de empleo, según nuevos datos de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales (BLS). La noticia llevó al presidente Trump a despedir a la comisionada de la agencia.