From Brooklyn to New Jersey, roofers report unprecedented demand for snow removal and ice dam remediation, turning routine winters into round-the-clock emergency response operations.
State directors at IRE 2026 highlight how SkillsUSA is building the next generation of skilled trade professionals—from roofing to welding—and why contractors should take notice.
Cotney comparte medidas prácticas que los empleadores pueden tomar para ayudar a las cuadrillas a proyectar una presencia profesional en la obra, conocer sus derechos y reducir el riesgo legal sin crear nuevas responsabilidades.
El experto en Legal Insights, Trent Cotney, analiza cómo manejar la percepción de que las cuadrillas están siendo señaladas en el trabajo por acciones de control migratorio.
The 6–3 ruling limits IEEPA-based import duties, potentially easing volatility for metal roofing, edge metal, fasteners and accessories—though price relief may lag.
Tariff rollback could steady roofing bids, but distributors must clear higher-cost inventory and officials may pursue new duties under other trade laws.
QXO is acquiring Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion, expanding into lumber, gypsum and construction supplies and potentially reshaping roofing distribution.
New training centers, hands-on workshops, and bilingual programs underscore the industry’s push to elevate contractor expertise and workforce development.