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Articles by John Wyatt

Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry
Legal Insights

Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry

Learn how contractors can prepare for legal, insurance and OSHA changes affecting roofing.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
July 10, 2026
One Comment
Trent Cotney shares legal updates on contracts, insurance, OSHA and reputation management.
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Construction Employment

Construction Job Openings Hit 10-Month High, but Roofing Hiring Remains Cautious

ABC says much of May’s labor demand may be tied to data center projects rather than broad construction hiring
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
July 2, 2026
No Comments

Construction openings rose sharply in May, but slowing hires and specialized labor demand suggest roofing contractors still face a cautious market.


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The Contractor's Guide to Marketing Metrics That Pay Off
Dear Anna

6 Marketing Metrics Every Roofing Contractor Needs

Track the six marketing metrics that improve lead quality, sales, and long-term roofing growth.
Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
June 29, 2026
One Comment
Track the six marketing metrics that improve lead quality, sales, and long-term roofing growth.
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Today's Biggest Employment Challenges for Contractors
Legal Insights

Employment Risks and Severance

Legal guidance on hiring, firing, severance agreements and workforce risk for roofers.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
June 19, 2026
No Comments
Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains what is entailed with terminating a problematic employee.
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Vista North in Bemidji, Minn.
Immigration

Minnesota Roofing Company Loses Most of Its Crew After ICE Arrests

Federal immigration agents detained multiple workers during a targeted enforcement operation in Bemidji, leaving Rhino Roofing with a fraction of its workforce
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
June 16, 2026
One Comment

An ICE enforcement operation in Bemidji, Minn., led to multiple arrests, sharply reducing one roofing contractor’s workforce and raising community concerns.


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Empleos en el Roofing

Hay trabajo de sobra, pero faltan trabajadores: el reto que enfrenta el roofing

Las vacantes en construcción aumentaron 25%
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
June 7, 2026
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La demanda de trabajadores sigue creciendo en la construcción, pero muchas empresas de roofing continúan teniendo dificultades para cubrir sus vacantes.


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A "Habitual" volunteer for 2026's JCWP in Atlanta
Giving Back

Simpson Strong-Tie Marks Habitat Milestone with Support of 2026 Carter Work Project

Simpson Strong-Tie volunteers and sponsors Habitat's 2026 Carter Work Project in Atlanta.
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
June 5, 2026
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Employees joined thousands of volunteers helping build homes during Habitat's Atlanta event.


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Construction Data

Construction Job Openings Surge Amid Roofing Labor Crunch

Open positions climbed to 259,000 in April as contractors nationwide struggled to find workers, despite construction employment gains in many states
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
June 2, 2026
No Comments

Construction job openings jumped in April while roofing contractors continued competing for scarce skilled labor, raising concerns about costs, staffing and project schedules.


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Doug Kramer Discusses Innovation in Spray Foam Roofing
Best of Success Podcast Show

Doug Kramer: Polycon Expands Roofing Foam Solutions

Doug Kramer shares how Polycon is driving spray foam innovation and rapid industry growth.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Doug Kramer is President and CEO of PolyCon
Doug Kramer
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
May 27, 2026
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In this episode of Best of Success, Jill Bloom speaks with Polycon’s Doug Kramer, an insulation industry figure, on spray foam innovation today.
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 Lincoln Technical Institute Linda McMahon
Capacitación en Roofing

Pell Grants podrían abrir más puertas al roofing y otros oficios

Ayuda federal llegaría a oficios.
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
May 24, 2026
No Comments

El programa Workforce Pell permitiría usar ayuda federal para capacitaciones cortas en roofing y otros oficios con alta demanda laboral.


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