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Trump’s deportation policies pose risks to themselves and their families.

Public Opinion

Hispanic Americans Feel Under Siege As Arrests Accelerate

New reports on ICE raids show a mix of contractor negligence and disruptions at job sites

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

May 7, 2025

Ongoing ICE raids and aggressive tactics are disrupting roofing job sites, straining an industry reliant on immigrant labor, and squandering gains made by President Trump within the Latino community.

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Survey Shows Material Prices Among Biggest Concerns in Roofing

Contractors considering increased pricing, diversifying services and technology as solutions

Chris Gray

April 21, 2025

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Roofing contractors aim to increase revenue and improve margins in 2025 but are worried that increased material prices and labor costs will hamper their ambitions.

News Analysis

Trump Rescinds Biden Executive Orders, Upending Key Federal Construction Policies

Policy reversals and pension liability expose deep industry divisions over labor agreements

Bryan Gottlieb

Austin Keating

April 9, 2025

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President Trump's rescission of Biden-era labor requirements has reignited fierce debates over Project Labor Agreements, pension obligations, and apprenticeship mandates.

5 Bold Predictions for Roofing in 2025

Leaders across the roofing industry weigh in on what lies ahead for the profession with some bold predictions for 2025

Art Aisner

April 4, 2025

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Leaders across the roofing industry weigh in on what lies ahead for the profession with some bold predictions for 2025

An aluminum extrusion warehouse in Texas.

News Analysis

METALCON: Webinar Charts the Future of Metal Construction and Design

A recent METALCON webinar addresses anxiety in the roofing and broader construction industry as tariff uncertainty skyrockets

Fiona Maguire-O'Shea

March 24, 2025

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Tariffs, supply chain woes, and market shifts challenge metal construction. Experts at METALCON stress adaptability as pricing volatility and policy uncertainty persist.

Rich Thompson, Dan Williams, Eric Miller, Piers Dormeyer

2025 State of the Industry Report

State of the Industry Q&A

Leaders from across the roofing industry weigh in on the factors that can determine success in 2025

Art Aisner

February 10, 2025

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Leaders from across the roofing industry weigh in on the factors that can determine success in 2025

2025 State of the Industry Report

State of the Roofing Industry: Key Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Contractors

Roofing contractors from around the country identify the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2025.

Chris Gray

Art Aisner

February 10, 2025

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Roofing contractors from around the country participate in RC’s annual research initiative and identify the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2025.

2025 State of the Roofing Industry Report

Roofing Contractors Continue to Adapt and Keep Sights on Sales in Evolving Marketplace

Art Aisner

Chris Gray

February 5, 2025

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Roofing Contractor's 2025 State of the Industry report data shows roofing contractors remain confident about sales volume and improving technology. However, worries over labor shortages continue as the construction industry struggles to fill open positions.

Digital app companies Frontdoor and BlueRecruit team up to boost enrollment in the skilled trades.

Skilled Trade Scholarships

Frontdoor Funds Scholarships for Skilled Trades

Collaborates with app maker BlueRecruit to drive enrollement

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 30, 2025

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Frontdoor and BlueRecruit launched a trade school scholarship to address the skilled labor gap, supporting students through funding, mentorship, and industry connections.

Techos y Más

La Industria de la Construcción y la Cuestión de la Inmigración

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