By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares insights on how the 2025 political landscape is affecting the roofing industry. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth caught up with Trent Cotney to talk about how contractors and businesses are being impacted as the 2025 political landscape continues to evolve. If ...
In today’s construction industry, immigration enforcement actions can create uncertainty and fear on jobsites. Contractors and business owners must be prepared to protect their employees while staying compliant with the law. Join us for a critical Coffee Conversations, made possible by supporters like Central States Manufacturing, featuring legal and industry ...
By Emma Peterson. Here’s what we’ve been talking about at The Coffee Shops™ this month! In the industry, March often feels like a preparation month as we all look forward to a new construction season and the business that comes with that. As we look back at the top articles ...
By Dani Sheehan. From shifting insurance policies to economic pressures and evolving customer expectations, staying ahead means staying informed. The roofing industry is at a crossroads in 2025, with economic pressures, regulatory changes and shifting consumer expectations reshaping the landscape. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, the live Coffee Conversations, sponsored ...
By Dani Sheehan. With current immigration enforcement actions creating fear and uncertainty in the industry, it is important for contractors and owners to be prepared while also staying compliant with the law. Our industry has long relied on a mix of domestic and foreign labor to meet its workforce demands. However, as ...
Register for LEGALCon Virtual 2025, which will be held from March 18 to 19, 2025. The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Legal Resource Center is inviting roofing industry professionals to register for its virtual conference, LEGALCon Virtual 2025, which will be held March 18-19, 2025. During the virtual conference, NRCA will provide four ...
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. While the full impact of the tariffs remains to be seen, proactive measures can help mitigate risks and ensure continued operational resilience. If you have read the news lately, you know that President Trump plans to reintroduce tariffs on goods imported from key trading partners. These ...
By Anna Lockhart. Don’t miss out on these exciting sessions taking place on Friday at IRE 2025! International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025 is just around the corner and participants are making plans for attending interesting sessions and events! Have you taken a look at what exciting conversations and workshops you will ...
By Jesse Sanchez. The first day of IRE is packed with industry expertise and innovation. Roofing professionals from across the country are gathering for a full day of insights, networking and forward-thinking strategies at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025. With sessions covering everything from safety leadership to sustainable practices, ...
Roofing contractors across the country face a number of difficulties, beginning during contract negotiation and often ending with disputes or warranty claims on projects. From coast to coast, I hear common themes when talking to roofing contractors—insurance premiums are too high, there is too much state and Federal regulation, and ...