A survey of Construction Dive readers shows vaccine hesitancy still remains in the construction industry, though concerns for safety among vaccinated workers is increasing.

The latest reroofing survey indicates opportunities improved or held steady during the second quarter of 2021 when compared with the same quarter in 2020. 

Influences like contactor recommendations, color, and durability are playing significant roles in how homeowners choose their roofing projects.

The purpose of the survey is to take the pulse of the reroofing industry on a quarterly basis and become a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions.

The survey explores how homeowners budget for their improvement projects, find and select a preferred contractor or remodeler, and plan to pay for their projects.

Most survey respondents indicated customer inquiries as well as project contracts increased during the first quarter of 2021 compared with the same quarter in 2020.

Nearly half of survey respondents who are in the construction industry indicated they wouldn't get a COVID vaccine if offered to them.

The roofing industry learned a lot from joining forces in the past year, and the EPDM Roofing Association will capitalize on the relationships it built to grow the industry beyond the pandemic.

Industry professionals have an opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences regarding reroofing as a sector of their businesses.

With a third round of stimulus checks expected to drop later this month, homeowners plan to spend it on home improvement, with the majority slating it for roofing projects.