Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA)
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 ...
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 ...
Policy shifts reshape the tile roofing landscape
By Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. From Capitol Hill negotiations to OSHA rulemaking, new federal developments are creating ripple effects that tile roofing professionals cannot afford to ignore. As Washington recalibrates budgets, agency leadership and regulatory priorities, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA) is closely tracking the policy shifts poised to ...
On the front lines in D.C.
By Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA). From stalled nominations to deregulatory moves, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance is keeping close watch on the latest updates and speaking up on Capitol Hill. As the political landscape in Washington heats up ahead of the 2026 election cycle, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance ...
Tile Roofing Installer Certification October 2025
TRI Alliance’s Manual Certification program is a 4 hour course on the code requirements for the proper installation of concrete and clay roofing tiles. The course is based on the 2024 code-approved TRI Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual ES-ER-2015. TRI Alliance certification is targeted towards both entry-level and experienced ...
Changing mindsets: New TRIA lobbyist hopes to advocate for the construction industry
By Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. Learn about Carol G. Bowen, TRIA’s new Florida-based lobbyist. For more than 50 years, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA) has worked to expand the tile roofing market by promoting its benefits and offering trusted technical expertise, certification programs and training. Part of TRIA’s work ...
Introducing the newest member of the TRIA board
By Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. Representing the Eastern Contractor Advisory Committee, Joseph K. Lamb has joined the board. Joseph K. Lamb, junior is the president of Gulf Western Roofing. He grew up in the industry, as his father (Joseph K. Lamb, senior) and uncle operated a roofing company in Florida ...
Joseph K. Lamb, Jr. Appointed To TRIA Board
The Tile Roofing Industry Alliance is thrilled to announce that Joseph K. Lamb, Jr. (Gulf Western Roofing) has offiicially joined our board, representing our Eastern Contractor Advisory Committee. Joseph K. Lamb, Jr., is the President of Gulf Western Roofing. Joseph started GWR in 1999 to better serve the roofing needs of ...
TRI Alliance expresses concern over proposed 25% tariffs on roofing materials and supply chain disruptions
As tariff discussions unfold, the TRI Alliance will continue to actively monitor developments and advocate for exemptions for roofing materials. The Tile Roofing Industry (TRI) Alliance, representing leading manufacturers and suppliers of roofing components, is deeply concerned about the potential impact of proposed 25% tariffs on raw materials from South America, ...
Advocating for industry safety regulations
By Craig Brightup, TRI Alliance. The TRI Alliance signed the Coalition for Workplace Safety letter. Learn what this means and what other regulatory changes are happening. Policy and regulatory changes are constantly being made in order to keep up with the roofing industry's needs. It is key for contractors to ...
