Construction employment increased in 45 states in February 2023 compared with a year ago, according to analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Early 2023 Trends
When choosing a residential roofing product for their home, customers put much of the focus on the exterior shingle - but roofing contractors know the curb appeal of a new shingle color scheme or sleek product upgrade is only as good as what’s underneath. A healthy roof system designed for the long-term is exactly that – a system of components that work together to create a lasting solution to all the elements.
Residential Market View
Of those who are primarily residential contractors, 71% expected their sales to slightly or greatly increase from previous year.Â
Residential contractors are also optimistic about the next three years, with a total of 74% anticipating sales increases through 2026.
As to what fuels those sales, steep-slope asphalt shingle roofing systems remain the top revenue driver for residential contractors, with 83% listing it as their primary source, up from 77% last year.Â
CertainTeed Integrity Roofing System: A Full-System Approach
A superior roof is stronger than the sum of its parts. A quality roofing system involves the underlayments, shingles, accessory products, and ventilation all working together. Day after day, year after year. At CertainTeed, we call that the Integrity Roof System®. The Integrity Roof System is designed to provide optimum performance – no matter how bad the weather conditions are.
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
Shingle Recycling & Solar
Major shingle manufacturers, and the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) recently announced recycling goals and/or new recycling technology partnerships to become better corporate citizens and environmentally friendly to homeowners.
Moves toward cleaner shingle production
Nearly 4% of U.S. homes have solar panels installed and that number is projected to continue to grow with incentives continuing in major solar markets, and the new goals included in the Inflation Reduction Act. With solar energy one of the fastest growing, clean-energy sources in the U.S. - how will the housing and roof restoration markets respond?
Solar integration for residential
CertainTeed Believes That Solar is a natural extension of the roof, and of the home — the primary asset of most families, the place where children are raised, and memories are made.
CertainTeed is approaching solar from the built environment. We understand solar cannot compromise the home aesthetic and that it needs to weather years of changing seasons and challenging conditions.
With deep appreciation of what it takes to build a home; strong partnerships within the construction community and a proven commitment to making homes smarter, safer and more sustainable, we create solar solutions the world can trust.
CertainTeed's Solstice® Panel solar system combines the efficiency and affordability of traditional solar products with the unique value of CertainTeed's comprehensive warranty, which covers the full system, as well as its professional installation, for up to 25 years. We've selected the highest quality system components and paired them with our solar modules for a seamless solar experience.
CertainTeed’s Solstice® Shingle system is the pinnacle of energy production, using high efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells to capture and convert maximum solar energy. Solstice Shingle also functions as a roof, generating clean energy while protecting your home from water intrusion.
Premium Solar Roof Systems, Backed by the Industry's Strongest Warranty
CERTAINTEED’S SOLSTICE® SHINGLE
CERTAINTEED’S SOLSTICE® PANEL
Workforce Woes?
Can Workforce Meet The Demand?
Understanding the Situation
Spring 2023
From January to February, construction employment increased in 24 states, held steady in six and declined in 20 and Washington, D.C.
Providing Balance
Roofing contractors have the choice when it comes to product selection and want tools that help both efficiency and productivity on the rooftop. At the same time, they need to offer customers a long-term roofing solution and overall better experience from sale to installation. Product innovators that provide that balance is who they should want to partner with.
Meeting the New Demand
The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor, according to abc.org.
RC SOI 2023
Contractors struggling with workforce issues say finding and recruiting new workers is the toughest aspect of workforce challenges (72%), followed by COVID-19 related concerns (50%) and retaining employees (45%). When compared to last year, COVID was the top concern (70%), followed by finding and recruiting labor (64%) and employee retention (38%).
Qualified Workers
Residential Roofers relying on subcontractors; significantly more commercial contractors than residential contractors are concerned with a shortage of qualified workers.
Workforce Woes?
Understanding the Situation
Meeting the New Demand
The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor, according to abc.org.
RC SOI 2023
Contractors struggling with workforce issues say finding and recruiting new workers is the toughest aspect of workforce challenges (72%), followed by COVID-19 related concerns (50%) and retaining employees (45%). When compared to last year, COVID was the top concern (70%), followed by finding and recruiting labor (64%) and employee retention (38%).
Qualified Workers
Residential Roofers relying on subcontractors; significantly more commercial contractors than residential contractors are concerned with a shortage of qualified workers.
Can Workforce Meet The Demand?
Early 2023 Trends
Construction employment increased in 45 states in February 2023 compared with a year ago, according to analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Spring 2023
From January to February, construction employment increased in 24 states, held steady in six and declined in 20 and Washington, D.C.
Providing Balance
Roofing contractors have the choice when it comes to product selection and want tools that help both efficiency and productivity on the rooftop. At the same time, they need to offer customers a long-term roofing solution and overall better experience from sale to installation. Product innovators that provide that balance is who they should want to partner with.
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