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IRE Session Preview

Homeowners Survey: The Roofing Customer’s Journey in 2026

RC’s exclusive annual survey explores key insights into homeowner roofing preferences, contractor practices, and emerging industry trends. Join the experts as they break down the data on the industry’s biggest stage.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
January 18, 2026
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The results are in! Roofing Contractor again surveyed homeowners nationwide about their perspectives on sales, new technology, workforce woes and other industry challenges. 


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IRE 2026

IRE 2026 General Session: A Deep Dive into the State of the Industry Report

Take a deep dive into Roofing Contractor’s exclusive annual survey data with veteran industry leaders and the research team that designed it.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
January 16, 2026
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Take a deep dive into Roofing Contractor’s exclusive annual survey data with veteran industry leaders and the research team that designed it.


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Editors Note by Art Aisner

5 Bold Predictions for Roofing in 2026

Not usually big on predictions, RC has some observations heading into the New Year
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
January 16, 2026
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The year ahead should bring promise for roofing contractors positioned well amid some lingering uncertainty.


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Construction Data

Construction Costs Rise Fastest Since Early 2023

New analyses from AGC and ABC show construction input prices surged in November, driven by tariff-impacted materials and energy costs.
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Tanja Kern
January 14, 2026
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Construction input prices jumped 0.4% to 0.6% in November, marking the fastest annual increase since January 2023. With aluminum, steel, and energy costs climbing amid tariffs, contractors are raising bids, passing on costs, and planning cautiously—even as some remain optimistic about margins next year.


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Construction Data

Data Centers Lift Construction Outlook, but Economic Worries Grow

Survey shows strong demand for data centers and power projects in 2026, even as contractors grow more concerned about recession risks, labor shortages and policy uncertainty.
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Tanja Kern
January 13, 2026
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While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.


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Economic Indicators

NRCA Calls for Participation in Q4 Reroofing Market Survey

Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing tracks business conditions and market trends across the U.S. and Canada
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
January 7, 2026
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The National Roofing Contractors Association is encouraging contractors, consultants and manufacturers to take part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing, which measures business conditions during the fourth quarter of 2025.


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Technology News

ServiceTitan Report Finds AI Rapidly Reshaping the Skilled Trades

First annual industry study shows contractors adopting AI to boost efficiency and performance
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Tanja Kern
December 16, 2025
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A survey of more than 1,000 contractors reveals AI is already delivering measurable operational gains across the trades. 


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Construction Employment

More States Add Construction Jobs as Labor Crunch Persists

AGC analysis shows widening employment gains, but contractors warn worker shortages continue to hinder project delivery.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 12, 2025
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Construction employment grew in 27 states and D.C. over the past year, with 31 states adding jobs in September, according to new AGC data.


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Construction Data

Construction’s Split Signal: Big Builds, Soft Demand

Ten $1B-plus megaprojects drove a 21.1% starts jump, but building square footage and job openings fell.
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
December 9, 2025
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October’s construction starts posted headline growth, but the gains were concentrated in a small number of megaprojects. Outside of those high-value builds, activity softened, and the industry’s labor picture dimmed further as job openings and hiring indicators pointed to ongoing contraction heading into 2026.



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Construction Data

Construction Adds 19,000 Jobs as Demand Stays Strong

New federal data shows contractors boosting hiring to meet rising public-sector and data-center demand despite softening private markets.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 20, 2025
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Construction employment climbed by 19,000 in September as firms accelerated hiring and raised wages to meet demand for public projects and data centers, even as private-sector construction weakened.


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