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Federal agents arrested five roofers from a jobsite in Duluth, Minn.

Illegal Migrant Crackdown

ICE Arrests Roofing Crew as Fear Creeps into the Field

The arrests are one of many the government has executed as immigration enforcement intensifies

Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor

March 5, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested five roofers in Duluth, Minn., prompting concerns over mass deportations. Amid Trump’s crackdown, arrests have surged, sparking fear among crews within construction and manufacturing.

IRE2025 Keynote

The Future of Roofing and the American Dream

Reid Ribble returns to the roofing industry’s biggest stage to share his unique perspective on the state of America’s entrepreneurial spirit

Art Aisner

February 13, 2025

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The Hon. Reid Ribble, former NRCA CEO, returns to the International Roofing Expo to deliver a powerful keynote speech to answer the question: Is the American Dream Dead?

Roofing Trends in 2025

Trent Cotney dives into the overarching trends and policies that will affect roofing contractors in 2025.

Trent Cotney

February 10, 2025

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Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, LLP, dives into the overarching trends and policies that will affect roofing contractors in 2025.

Highlights from Trump's First Executive Orders

VIDEO: Trump’s Executive Orders and Roofing

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, provides some perspective on the first round of President Trump’s executive orders.

February 4, 2025

Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on roofing.

VIDEO: Insurance Woes, Immigration and Government Nominations

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, offers the latest on the ongoing insurance crisis impacting roofers in Florida.

Trent Cotney

Jill Bloom

January 23, 2025

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Trent Cotney breaks down ongoing insurance issues in Florida, and also discusses the Trump administration’s recent cabinet nominations.

Techos y Más

La Industria de la Construcción y la Cuestión de la Inmigración

Trent Cotney

January 13, 2025

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La industria de la construcción enfrenta una crisis laboral, necesitando más de 500,000 nuevos trabajadores para 2024. Para prosperar, son esenciales vías más sólidas para la mano de obra inmigrante legal, pero los actuales programas de visas no son suficientes

Roofing is employing about 75,000 migrants who are in the U.S. illegally, according to a case study.

Labor and Immigration

Reporting Finds Roofing Employs 75,000 Undocumented Workers

Construction information aggregator says 1.6 million working immigrants in the U.S. lack legal status

Bryan Gottlieb

January 9, 2025

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Reporting shows that undocumented workers make up 10% of U.S. construction labor, with 75,600 roofers among them, highlighting the industry's heavy reliance on migrant labor to fill critical job shortages.

Regulatory News

Additional 64K H-2B Visas Made Available for FY 2025

Roofing contractors can supplement their workforce through H-2B workers

Bryan Gottlieb

November 26, 2024

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American businesses in industries such as roofing can take advantage of extra H-2B visas to hire seasonal and other temporary workers in 2025.

Election Results

NRCA Examines Impact of 2024 Election on the Roofing Industry

From immigration to the economy, NRCA officials broke down how the election results will affect roofing

Chris Gray

November 21, 2024

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Governmental experts with the National Roofing Contractors Association examine how the 2024 presidential election results, with Trump and VP-elect Vance in office, and the 119th Congress will affect the roofing industry.

The NRCA is preparing for its annual Roofing Day gathering on Capitol Hill (pictured).

Policy News

Roofing Industry Prepares for 'Roofing Day' with Lawmakers

Yearly advocacy and outreach program keeps the agenda concise

Bryan Gottlieb

April 4, 2024

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With the annual Capitol Hill visit approaching, the Nation Roofing Contractors Association readies agenda items on labor shortages, taxes, and industry sustainability for discussions with lawmakers.