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Articles Tagged with ''reports and studies''

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Private Equity

Is History Repeating Itself in Roofing?

Kevin Kennedy breaks down the private equity influence in roofing and how it resembles a not-so-distant history
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
November 6, 2026
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Kevin Kennedy breaks down the private equity influence in roofing and how it resembles a not-so-distant history
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2026 Metal Special Section

Metal Roofing Outlook 2026 and Beyond

Roofing contractors can leverage metal’s longevity against the repeated replacement cycles of traditional roofing materials in today’s market
Andrew Wilson
October 5, 2026
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Forecasts indicate reroofing will continue to dominate the marketplace – what role will metal play?
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2026 Metal Special Section

The Importance of Roof Edge Metal

While many roofers do quality work, there are significant advantages to sourcing edge metal from the roofing system manufacturer instead.
Nick Musel
October 5, 2026
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While many roofers do quality work, there are significant advantages to sourcing edge metal from the roofing system manufacturer instead.
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Quarterly Report

U.S. Shingle Shipments Edge Up as Canada Falls 20.8%

Modified bitumen rises; BUR declines
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 27, 2026
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U.S. shingle shipments slipped through midyear as single-family construction weakened, while modified bitumen gained amid stronger commercial and industrial activity.



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Roof Restoration

APOC Study Finds Roof Restoration More Profitable

Report compares restoration to reroofing
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 19, 2026
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An APOC benchmark study found commercial roof restoration projects generated higher profit margins and required less labor than traditional reroofing work.


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Construction Employment

Construction Jobs Dip in December as Unemployment Hits 5%

AGC says hiring plans remain for 2026, but labor shortages and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on construction employment.
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Tanja Kern
January 12, 2026
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Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.
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Sponsored by Adams & Reese

2026 State of the Roofing Industry Report

Annual report uncovers what’s driving contractor confidence, where pain points persist, and how technology and product trends are shaping the year ahead
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
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Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 5, 2026
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Despite economic turbulence, shifting regulations, workforce challenges and the rise of AI, roofing contractors are showing resilience. RC’s State of the Industry Report explores what contractors can expect next and where the industry is headed.
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Natural Disasters

IBHS Findings on L.A. Fires Reinforces Systems-Based Mitigation

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
January 5, 2026
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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety released findings that show how a Class A roof, among other improvements, can help mitigate risks and damage when a wildfire sweeps through neighborhoods.


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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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Distributor News

Study Finds AI Now Embedded in 60% of Warehouses

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 11, 2025
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A study from MIT and Mecalux shows AI is transforming warehouse operations, with advanced automation now driving enhanced fulfillment, accuracy, and labor productivity — giving roofing distributors a new blueprint for scalable growth.


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