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A Roofing Contractor magazine poll finds industry pros more pessimistic about the state of the economy than the general public, with 61% saying tariffs and a slowing economy are hurting business.

Roofing contractors face rising claim costs from insurers fueled by extreme weather, labor shortages and insurance crackdowns, which threaten profits, hiring and project viability. Still, there are ways to insulate your firm from the tumult.

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.

Louisiana is considering legislation that could bar roofers from helping with insurance claims, a move supporters say curbs fraud but critics warn could cripple small contractors.

Asphalt roofing product shipments showed mixed signals in Q1 2025, with seasonal gains in shingles offset by steep year-over-year declines and growing concerns over tariffs and economic uncertainty.

QXO, Inc. closed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon Building Supply, rebranding under the QXO name and aiming to modernize building materials distribution.