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Storm-Resistant Roofs

New $10M Program Aims to Fortify Public Housing Against Severe Weather

The FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental program will provide grants to strengthen multifamily rental properties.

July 23, 2025

FHLB Dallas launches $10M fund for storm-resistant roofs on public housing. Grants up to $1M per project are available to strengthen rentals against severe weather.

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Immigration

Gallup Poll Shows Americans View Immigration More Favorably

Attitude shift toward immigration could lead to policy improvements benefiting roofing

Chris Gray

July 22, 2025

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As public support for immigration grows, shifting attitudes could lead to reforms that help solve the roofing industry’s labor shortage.

Legislation Analysis

How the Big Beautiful Bill Affects Roofing

Roofing companies will enjoy tax breaks but see losses in labor and clean energy projects

Chris Gray

July 16, 2025

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Trump’s new budget law brings permanent tax relief for roofing firms but cuts energy credits and boosts immigration enforcement, sparking industry concern.

Roofing Acquisition

TopBuild Completes $810 Million Acquisition of Progressive Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 15, 2025

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The deal, announced on July 9, creates a scalable platform in the $75 billion commercial roofing market while expanding building services and increasing predictable revenue streams.

Hiring News

Northeast Contracting Company Announces Cagen Williams as CEO

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 15, 2025

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Williams joins Northeast Contracting Company with a mandate to drive growth, expand the Virginia-based company's footprint and strengthen service delivery.

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Immigration

Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Workforce Grants

Contractors will need to update procedures to comply with updated requirements

Chris Gray

July 14, 2025

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Contractors will need to update internal policies regarding work authorization verification for grant programs administered by the Employment and Training Administration.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Fortifying Roofs for an Era of Extreme Weather

Contractors can help protect homes and buildings with weatherproofing strategies and materials built to withstand extreme conditions

Gregg Malanga

July 14, 2025

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Contractors can help protect homes and buildings with weatherproofing strategies and materials built to withstand extreme conditions

Extreme Weather Special Section

Storm Season 2025: Preparing for Uncertainty

Experts warn of an active storm season with up to 18 named storms, nearly 1,500 tornadoes and large hailstones

Chris Gray

July 14, 2025

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With an intense storm season, rising heat, and economic uncertainty on the horizon, roofing contractors who prepare now will be the ones who stay ahead of the chaos.

Immigration Crackdown

Increased ICE Funding Foretells More Raids on Roofing

$75B in ICE funding approved amidst TPS terminations, talks of temporary passes

Chris Gray

July 11, 2025

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The roofing industry faces heightened uncertainty as the U.S. supercharges immigration enforcement with record ICE funding, potentially disrupting the workforce and project pipelines nationwide.

Private Equity

Skybound Service Partners Expands with Investment in Quality Trusted Commercial

Firm founded in 2005 specializes in commercial roof maintenance, repair and reroofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 10, 2025

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Skybound Services Partners, backed by Garnett Station Partners, has invested in Minnesota-based Quality Trusted Commercial Construction & Roofing to expand its commercial roofing platform.