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Tariffs

High Court Tariff Ruling Hits Roofing Supply Chain

The 6–3 ruling limits IEEPA-based import duties, potentially easing volatility for metal roofing, edge metal, fasteners and accessories—though price relief may lag.
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Tanja Kern
February 20, 2026
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Tariff rollback could steady roofing bids, but distributors must clear higher-cost inventory and officials may pursue new duties under other trade laws.


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Legislación

Abre el registro para Roofing Day 2026

Los temas de defensa para 2026 incluyen desafíos de la fuerza laboral y vivienda asequible
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 5, 2026
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Profesionales de todos los segmentos de la industria del techado viajarán a Washington, D.C., para abogar por el sector; los temas de defensa para 2026 incluyen los desafíos de la fuerza laboral y la vivienda asequible.


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Registration Opens for Roofing Day 2026

2026 advocacy issues include workforce challenges and affordable housing
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 5, 2026
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Professionals from all segments of the roofing industry will come to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the roofing industry; 2026 advocacy issues include workforce challenges and affordable housing.


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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Offers $98M for Youth Pre-Apprenticeships

YouthBuild grants target construction, manufacturing, IT and healthcare
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 30, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Labor is making $98 million available through its YouthBuild Program to expand pre-apprenticeships for young people ages 16–24, with a new emphasis on registered apprenticeships and AI literacy.


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I-9 Raids Are Rising - Don't Get Caught Off Guard
Legal Insights

I-9 Enforcement is Back: How Roofers Can Prepare

In an exciting conversation with Roofing Contractor’s Group Publisher Jill Bloom, Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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John Wyatt
John Wyatt
December 15, 2025
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Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.
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Immigration

Shutdown Lessons for Roofers: Why Immigration Gridlock Still Threatens Your 2026 Project Schedule

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John Dorer
December 1, 2025
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The federal shutdown may be over, but its freeze on the PERM labor certification process is still disrupting roofing contractors’ hiring timelines. Here’s what contractors need to know and how to prepare before the next shutdown.


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Editors Note by Art Aisner

5 Reasons Roofers Should be Thankful in 2025

It's been a tough year, but there is still plenty to be thankful for in the resilient roofing industry
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
November 26, 2025
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It's been a tough year, but there is still plenty to be thankful for in the resilient roofing industry
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Residential Construction

Summit Addresses Housing Crunch Challenges

Low unemployment, fewer permits and policy gridlock are squeezing residential roofing pros as leaders push for solutions at a national housing summit
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Tanja Kern
November 14, 2025
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With the nation facing a shortage of millions of homes and mortgage rates stubbornly high, builders, contractors and suppliers find themselves caught between soaring demand and an increasingly challenging economic environment. 


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Job Market

Private Reports Show Construction Hiring Decline

Construction job postings hit new lows since January 2021, according to Indeed data
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 10, 2025
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With the federal government shut down, critical job market data is offline — and new numbers from Indeed suggest construction employment has fallen to its lowest level in years. 


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2025 Metal Special Section

Metal Momentum

Market forces drive metal roofing in 2025 and beyond
Melissa Dunson is the Director of Marketing for Central States Manufacturing
Melissa Dunson
October 13, 2025
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From record-breaking storms to soaring insurance premiums, homeowners are rethinking what “roof over your head” really means. Discover how a perfect storm of climate, policy, and innovation is driving a nationwide shift toward stronger, smarter, and more sustainable metal roofs.
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