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Workforce Development

A New Way to Fight the Labor Shortage

Fast-track roofing talent through DCX Academy

May 7, 2025

Dallas-based Delegate CX launches to tackle labor shortages, offering fully trained global hires and debuting a Roofing Academy to deliver “Day 1 ready” support staff.

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

May 7, 2025

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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.

Roofing Industry Q&A: Owens Corning's Gunner Smith

Gunner Smith explains Owens Corning’s position in the market and why adding a 14th shingle plant is an opportunity to enhance the company’s reach

Art Aisner

April 21, 2025

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In this exclusive Q&A, Owens Corning Roofing President Gunner Smith discusses the trends, technology and other factors impacting the roofing industry.

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.

Brad Jacobs’ QXO acquisition of Beacon Building Products marks a turning point, offering employees a fresh start and new growth opportunities.

In Transition

Beacon Employees Imagine Their New Future Under QXO

As details get ironed out ahead of QXO’s closing on the Beacon acquisition, what is the mood among the rank-and-file?

Bryan Gottlieb

March 26, 2025

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Brad Jacobs’ QXO acquisition of Beacon Building Products marks a turning point for over 8,000 employees, offering a fresh start, financial strength, and new growth opportunities.

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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.

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Reading, Re-thinking and Leading Roofing Organizations

Former U.S. Marine Josh Sparks brings a special brand of leadership to the roofing entrepreneurs with Infinity Home Services.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.

Jill Bloom Josh Sparks

March 18, 2025

Entrepreneurship isn’t easy and business owners and managers are primed to make mistakes whether in roofing or other fields. Josh Sparks discusses what he’s learned about overcoming them and avoiding them in the future.

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Roofers Show Skill, Credibility with ProCertification

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble discusses how ProCertification efforts are lifting the entire roofing industry through continued education and training.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom

March 13, 2025

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble gives RC an exclusive update on ProCertification and other advanced training efforts in the works.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Success at Tecta America

Tecta America’s first CEO discusses how several of the values established 25 years are what’s keeping the billion-dollar roofing company on the rise.

Art Aisner

March 13, 2025

The roofing industry’s top revenue-generating commercial roofing contractor celebrates a quarter century of success.

February’s jobs report reveals construction added 19,000 positions; roofing contractors stand to benefit, but economic uncertainty looms as trade policies and federal spending adjustments could impact future demand.

Economic Indicators

Roofing: Construction Gains Are Bright Spot in Latest Jobs Report

Amidst a cloudy outlook, construction jobs increase by 19K in Feb. 2025

Bryan Gottlieb

March 9, 2025

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Construction added 19,000 jobs in February, signaling strength despite economic uncertainty. Roofing contractors may benefit, but policy shifts could impact growth.