Roofing News

RSS

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.

Houzz’s 2025 State of the Industry Report echoes Roofing Contractor’s findings, highlighting rising costs and labor shortages. Yet, nearly three-quarters of roofing and other specialty contractors expect growth driven by tech adoption, service expansion, and high-budget projects.

Tremco’s Rising Stars Program has become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, expanding its reach and funding to empower underrepresented youth with construction careers. 

Sales Transformation Group is now the 203rd member of the Roofing Alliance, strengthening a network focused on advancing the roofing industry through education, technology, sustainability, and philanthropy.

PSA: PSMJ Resources and METALCON have created a nonprofit, the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, aiding post-disaster recovery in architecture, engineering and construction sectors. 

For 46 years, Milwaukee artist Mark Gubin’s rooftop sign reading “Welcome to Cleveland” has amused and confused airline passengers seeing his message as they land — in Milwaukee, Wisc. 

VersaBank partners with Watercress Financial to fund U.S. home improvement loans through its Receivable Purchase Program, expanding its proven digital funding model.

A new report by investment bank Brown Gibbons Lang & Company says the U.S. roofing market is projected to grow 4.5% annually through 2030; drivers include non-discretionary re-roofing, rising material costs, sustainability, and industry consolidation.

President Trump announced a one-month pause on tariffs against Mexican imports after speaking with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum; tariffs on all imports from Canada and China remain in place and are set to take effect Feb. 4. The tariffs still can affect costs in roofing and construction.

PIMA’s Q4 2024 Reroofing Market Index shows steady demand but rising costs and supply chain issues. With slowing growth, regional disparities, and softening inquiries, contractors face a cautious 2025.