Industry News
Immigration bill targets roofing labor shortages
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how proposed immigration reform aims to balance border security with workforce stability in the roofing industry. Roofing contractors across the United States are continuing to navigate persistent labor shortages that are affecting project timelines, increasing costs and limiting long-term growth. As these pressures intensify, industry organizations ...
Why affordable housing belongs on the industry’s advocacy agenda
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Day in D.C. offers an opportunity to advocate in support of policies that strengthen communities and expand access to safe, reliable housing. The U.S. is currently facing a shortage of roughly 1.5 million housing units each year. Not only does this gap create challenges for homebuyers ...
The Great British Slate Off returns for 2026!
InstallerSHOW 2026 runs 23-25 June at the NEC in Birmingham and will attract an audience of 40,000 construction trades professionals over the three-day event. The stage is set at InstallerSHOW 2026, and this year, the spotlight on roofing will be bigger than ever. At the heart of it will be the ...
February 2026 updates from the TRI Alliance for roofing professionals
By The Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. From immigration and labor policies to tariffs and federal funding, learn about the legal changes impacting the industry. As we get closer to April and the National Roofing Contractors Association’s annual Roofing Day in D.C., advocacy is top of mind for many professionals ...
NFRC celebrates Government’s move to ban retentions and overhaul payment law
NFRC will work with our Members and government during this transition period to ensure the incoming legislation is appropriate and effective. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes a landmark government announcement that will prohibit the use of retentions in construction contracts and deliver sweeping reforms to payment legislation. The announcement ...
NFRC welcomes solar ambition in Future Homes Standard but urges Government to address unresolved safety and competence gaps
NFRC calls on the Government to ensure roofing expertise is represented in the workforce that will deliver the Future Homes Standard and Warm Homes Plan. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes today’s confirmation that solar panels will feature on “majority of new homes in England” in the Future Homes Standard. ...
Take your workforce challenges to D.C.
By Dani Sheehan. It’s easy to feel like workforce issues are out of your control. Roofing Day in D.C. offers a way to change that. Every contractor in the industry knows the reality: finding and keeping skilled labor is one of the biggest barriers to growth. You can invest in ...
Building stronger roofs through research proven standards and industry partnerships
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Understand FORTIFIED roof requirements and how GAF systems support stronger roof performance. As extreme weather events continue to impact communities across the United States, the roofing industry is increasingly focused on building stronger and more resilient roof systems. One program leading this effort is the FORTIFIED Roof™ ...
When one bill could have changed everything
By Dani Sheehan. This is advocacy in action. See what Mississippi’s House Bill 1730 means for commercial contractors. Earlier this year, a piece of legislation in Mississippi quietly gained momentum, but its impact would have been anything but quiet for roofing contractors. Mississippi House Bill 1730 (HB 1730) proposed a ...
Polymeric exteriors poised for growth in 2026
By Don Browne, Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA). PEPA members are aligning innovation and performance to meet rising homeowner expectations and jobsite pressures. New housing forecasts from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) signal growth for 2026, with modest gains in single-family construction and new home sales alongside rising ...
