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The federal government's shutdown will primarily impact federal contractors and subcontractors, but other contractors will also experience disruptions and a reduction in OSHA enforcement if the shutdown continues.

A tense standoff between protestors and ICE agents attempting to arrest roofing workers in New York shows the growing tension around immigration enforcement that is affecting the roofing industry and its workforce.

Roofing contractors face a deepening labor crunch as job growth stalls and stricter immigration enforcement shrinks an already small workforce.

The Department of Labor has released nearly 150 regulatory proposals, with several carrying major implications for roofing contractors. Topping the list are federal heat safety standards, workforce classification changes, and expanded employer liability—all of which could significantly affect day-to-day operations and long-term business planning.

As split decision from federal judges deemed certain tariffs imposed by President Trump were illegal, though price relief and economic stability for roofing companies may not materialize.

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows construction input prices rose by 0.4% in July compared to the previous month.

New and established U.S. tariffs are expected to bring in $2.3 trillion in revenue but drive up roofing material costs, affecting contractor bids, profit margins, and supply chains.

La construcción, al igual que la mayoría de las industrias, mostró poco o ningún avance en la creación de empleo, según nuevos datos de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales (BLS). La noticia llevó al presidente Trump a despedir a la comisionada de la agencia.