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Economic Outlook

Economic Shifts Contractors Must Watch in 2025

NewEdge Wealth CIO outlines critical market impacts

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

September 12, 2025

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At the 2025 GMS Expo, Cameron Dawson shared how banking stability, labor shortages, housing pressures, and politics will shape roofing contractors’ outlook this year.

Economic News

Employment in Construction Slows for Third Consecutive Month

Immigration enforcement and increased material prices factors in jobs decrease

Chris Gray

September 12, 2025

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Roofing contractors face a deepening labor crunch as job growth stalls and stricter immigration enforcement shrinks an already small workforce.

Hiring News

FlashCo Adds Two Sales Reps to Expand Regional Reach

Castaneda And Swayne Join FlashCo To Strengthen Service

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 11, 2025

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FlashCo hires Oscar Castaneda and Tanner Swayne to boost sales and service in the Southwest-South and Central-South regions, adding 26 years of experience.

2025 Storm Season

Forecasts Reduced for Named Storms, Hurricanes After Mid-Season Lull

Number has ticked down to 16, but severe weather still in the forecast

Chris Gray

September 11, 2025

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The number of named storms and hurricanes predicted for this year has been reduced, but roofing contractors will still want to stay alert, as disastrous storms may yet form like they did in 2024.

Private Equity

RAFTRx Acquires Apex to Expand Midwest Roofing Reach

The acquisition expands the RAFTRx platform to eight brands operating in 15 states

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 9, 2025

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RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors acquires Apex General Contracting, expanding into Illinois and Wisconsin while strengthening its insurance restoration expertise.

Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) - 50 years!

Video

RCAT 2025 Celebrating 50 Years!

RC catches up with organizers of the 50th annual Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) to preview the event, Sept. 17-19, in Austin.

Jill Bloom

September 9, 2025

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Get a sneak peek at the 50th annual Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) Conference, Sept. 17-19, in Austin.

Private Equity

Ridgeline Acquires Kenneth Daniel Roofing

Acquisition expands Ridgeline’s presence in North Carolina and Virginia

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 9, 2025

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Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration acquires Kenneth Daniel Roofing, strengthening its North Carolina footprint and expanding into the southern Virginia market.

Manufacturer News

Kingspan Rebrands EPS with Aeroroof, Aerowall, Aeroslab

New brand structure simplifies product selection across roofing, wall, and structural insulation applications.

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 9, 2025

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Kingspan Insulation North America has rebranded its EPS portfolio under Aeroroof, Aerowall, Aeroslab, and Aerobloc to streamline selection and performance.

Best of Success Show

Top Tax Mistakes Contractors Must Avoid

September 8, 2025

Tax season can be a contractor's worst nightmare, but it doesn't have to be. In a recent Best of Success podcast, Amparo Sancen, founder of Latinos en Roofing and CEO of Sancen Contracting, shared critical insights about the most costly tax mistakes plaguing contractors—and how to avoid them.

Tecta America celebrates 25 years of excellence.

Private Equity

Tecta America Enters New Mexico with J3 Systems Deal

Acquisition of J3 Systems marks Tecta America’s fourth deal of 2025, extending its national footprint and positioning the firm in New Mexico’s growing roofing market.

Tanja Kern

September 8, 2025

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Tecta America acquires J3 Systems, its fourth deal of 2025, securing a strong entry into New Mexico’s commercial roofing market as expansion momentum continues.