Originally published in Roofing Magazine, pg 86
It’s no secret that the roofing industry continues to suffer a severe shortage of skilled labor, resulting in loss business and profits. Former National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) chairman of the board Nelson Braddy Jr. was quoted in the Wall Street Journal last fall saying his Texas roofing company had to decline $20 million in projects over the past two years due to worker shortages. “It’s the worst I’ve seen in my career,” he said.
While there is no silver bullet to fix this problem, using materials and methods that simplify installation can help you maximize the people you do have, and potentially even reduce material costs. It’s a win-win for improving profitability.
Continue reading in Roofing Magazine for some simple-to-use options for streamlining insulation work on re-roofing jobs and new construction.
