economy

Video: Reentering the Construction Market During the COVID-19 Crisis

May 5, 2020

Legal experts discuss what roofing contractors should know as plans for reopening the economy and construction industry slowly take shape across the country.

$2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus to Help Roofing Contractors Stay in Business

Trent Cotney

March 28, 2020

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The Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act and expansion of other key SBA programs should help small businesses and contractors weather the COVID-19 storm.

The Fight for $15, and More

The nationwide battle over the minimum wage will continue at the state and local level.

October 12, 2017

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Over the past several years we've seen nationwide efforts, often precipitated by unions, to increase the minimum wage at the local level to $15 as a means of addressing economic inequality.

A Look at President Trump’s Pro-Business Labor Secretary Nominee

Trump’s new labor chief will have the authority to undo several measures implemented since 2008.

Richard Alaniz

February 3, 2017

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President Donald Trump announced his choice for chief of the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL), and while the nominee's name may be relatively unknown, a look at Andrew Puzder's ideology reveals that his nomination isn't much of a surprise.

The Roofing Market can go From ‘Hot’ to ‘Not’ Quickly, but Always Comes Back

Rick Damato

August 3, 2016

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I'm going to share one of the lessons I learned over 40 years ago while on my first job in the roofing industry.

Sustainable Roofing: How People Fit In

Jim Hoff

May 5, 2015

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As market demand for sustainable roofing grows, people-related strategies will become increasingly important.

Made in the USA: GAF's Investment in New Plants Demonstrates the Company's Commitment to the Industry

Chris King

June 4, 2014

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Despite a soft economy, several major manufacturers of roofing materials have made major investments in their infrastructure.

2014 State of the Industry Report: Market Outlook

Opportunities and Challenges Both Loom Large in 2014

Chris King

February 11, 2014

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As part of the State of the Industry Report, Roofing Contractor asked a variety of roofing professionals, industry insiders, economists and other experts to share their insights on the economic outlook for the year ahead and key trends to keep an eye on.

My Business Exit Mistakes: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Kevin Kennedy

February 11, 2013

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Business was really beginning to boom in the mid 1990s when we (three majority owners) paid the final check to our previous owner and took possession of our 200-employee company. It