A severe ice storm hit northern Michigan, knocking out power and damaging roofs, including Roofing Contractor Publisher Jill Bloom’s small lake house. Together with Ruben Gonzalez of Ais Construction, the pair led their own relief effort to assist her neighbors. 

Founded in 2015, San Diego-based The Roof Masters thrives under Rosa and Rudy Verdugo, balancing family needs with business growth, where the couple has built a contracting firm rated among the top 1% in California.

New U.S. tariffs on imports could drive up roofing and construction costs, straining supply chains and increasing material shortages. Contractors must adapt quickly as the industry braces for impact.

Leaders across the roofing industry weigh in on what lies ahead for the profession with some bold predictions for 2025