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Articles Tagged with ''legislation''

A raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Washintgon continues stoking fear.
Immigration Crackdown

37 Arrested During Immigration Raid at Wash. Roofing Company

The early morning action on Wednesday continues stoking fear among field crews and contractors
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 3, 2025
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ICE conducted a workplace raid at the warehouse of a roofing contractor in Washington State, arresting 37 workers for alleged immigration violations. 


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The Tennessee legislature approved a bill exempting low-slope roofing from International Energy Conservation Code requirements on albedo and radiant heat loss, sending it to the governor for signing.
Regulatory News

Tenn. Bill Exempts Low-Slope Roofs from Energy Standards

If signed into law, the bill would immediately halt requirements regarding heat emittance and solar reflection
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 26, 2025
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Tennessee lawmakers sent the governor a bill that will exempt low-slope roofs in the state from IECC solar reflectance and heat emittance rules, easing costs for contractors. 


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ICE arresta a equipo de techadores mientras el miedo se apodera del sector.
Medidas enérgicas contra la inmigración ilegal

ICE arresta a un grupo de techadores y el miedo se extiende entre los trabajadores

Estas detenciones son algunas de las muchas que ha llevado a cabo el gobierno, a medida que se intensifica el control migratorio.
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 9, 2025
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Agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos arrestaron a cinco techadores en Duluth, Minn., lo que provocó preocupación por deportaciones masivas. Los arrestos han aumentado, generando temor entre los trabajadores de la construcción y la manufactura.



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Federal agents arrested five roofers from a jobsite in Duluth, Minn.
Illegal Migrant Crackdown

ICE Arrests Roofing Crew as Fear Creeps into the Field

The arrests are one of many the government has executed as immigration enforcement intensifies
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 5, 2025
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested five roofers in Duluth, Minn., prompting concerns over mass deportations. Amid Trump’s crackdown, arrests have surged, sparking fear among crews within construction and manufacturing.


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After one month, President Donald Trump has upended several policy areas that may affect roofing.
News Analysis

Trump 2.0 — Where Does Roofing Stand One Month In?

Since returning to the White House, the administration has been busy freezing regulations, cutting the government workforce and musing about tariffs
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 26, 2025
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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.



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President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 10 a 25% across-the-board tariff on all imported steel and aluminum.
News Analysis

How Will Trump’s Metal Import Tariffs Impact Roofing?

An early evening announcement leaves American industry scrambling to adjust
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
February 11, 2025
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President Trump’s announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have fueled talk of economic uncertainty, disruption of supply chains and an escalation of global trade tensions.


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Techos y Más

La Industria de la Construcción y la Cuestión de la Inmigración

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 13, 2025
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La industria de la construcción enfrenta una crisis laboral, necesitando más de 500,000 nuevos trabajadores para 2024. Para prosperar, son esenciales vías más sólidas para la mano de obra inmigrante legal, pero los actuales programas de visas no son suficientes


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U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstates the stay on enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Regulatory Update

Appeals Court Again Reinstates CTA Injunction

On, off, and now back on, the Corporate Transparency Act injunction is again stayed
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
December 30, 2024
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The Fifth Circuit reinstated a nationwide injunction halting CTA compliance; businesses aren't required to file BOI reports but should prepare for potential reinstatement.


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A U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals courtroom.
Regulatory News

US Appeals Court Reverses Stay, Upholds Enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering Law

The off-again, on-again rulings of the Corporate Transparency Act are making businesses heads swoon
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 26, 2024
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A federal appeals court reinstated the Corporate Transparency Act, requiring businesses to disclose owners after lifting a prior injunction, sparking compliance concerns.


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Roofing contractors are fighting with Iowa’s Insurance Division over a law preventing them from negotiating with insurance companies on the behalf of homeowners.
Regulatory

Iowa Targets Roofing Contractors, What You Need to Know

Roofing companies operating in The Hawkeye State feel the gaze of the Iowa Insurance Division
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 19, 2024
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Iowa is intensifying enforcement against roofing contractors negotiating insurance claims and ensnaring contractors into legal jeopardy; the industry is pushing back.



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