Bryan Gottlieb

Canada, Mexico, United States

Managing Editor at Roofing Contractor

Husband, father and Five-time SPJ 'Excellence in Journalism' award-winning writer. Editor at @BNP_Media | Opinions are my own.

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Articles

Massive Crowds Gather for 2025 International Roofing Expo

1 week ago | roofingcontractor.com | Chris Gray |Art Aisner |Bryan Gottlieb

Frigid weather and snow delays didn’t stop roofing professionals around the country from heading to Texas in February, resulting in what could be the largest International Roofing Expo to date in both attendance and exhibitors. This year’s show saw a crowd of nearly 16,000 attendees exploring the show floor Feb. 19-21 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio.
NRCA 'Roofing Day' Lobby Effort Successful Amid Tariff Chaos

2 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

This year’s Roofing Day — the annual National Roofing Contractors Association lobbying event that sees industry professionals descend on Capitol Hill — was, by all accounts, a resounding success despite awesome headwinds.
From Risk to Rooftops: How The Roof Masters Built a California Success Story

2 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

Since its founding in 2015, San Diego-based contracting firm The Roof Masters has become a respected name in California’s roofing industry. When they started their business, Co-founders Rosa Oceguera-Verdugo and her husband, Rudy Verdugo, were driven by personal challenges and a desire for greater flexibility.
37 Detenidos en Redada Migratoria en Empresa de Techos de Wash.

2 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

Funcionarios del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) irrumpieron en una empresa de techado en Bellingham, Washington, cerca de la frontera canadiense, temprano el miércoles por la mañana, arrestando a 37 personas en lo que se ha descrito como la primera redada laboral a gran escala en el estado de Washington. Según un comunicado de un portavoz de ICE, los detenidos han sido acusados de tergiversar su estatus migratorio y proporcionar documentos fraudulentos para obtener empleo.
‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs on Imported Building Materials Spark Industry Concerns

2 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

After the Trump administration unveiled its long-anticipated tariff plan, which affects nearly all imports, on Wednesday, global indices, including those in the United States, fell sharply. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 1,600 points, marking the largest single-day decline since 2020. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also experienced substantial losses of 4.8% and 6%, respectively. The slide erased approximately $3.1 trillion in value.
Metal Fatigue: Tariffs Erode Roofers Confidence as Overhead Increases

2 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

The escalating price of metal is transforming the U.S. construction industry, significantly impacting sectors that depend on steel and aluminum, particularly roofing and exterior contracting. In the Midwest, hot-rolled coil prices soared by 12% in the last two weeks, now at approximately $839 per short ton — a 20% rise since the new administration assumed office, according to the National Association of Home Builders. At the same time, aluminum prices are surging quickly.
‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs on Imported Materials Give Roofing Industry the Jitters

2 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

After the Trump administration unveiled its long-anticipated tariff plan, which affects nearly all imports, on Wednesday, global indices, including those in the United States, fell sharply. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 1,600 points, marking the largest single-day decline since 2020. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also experienced substantial losses of 4.8% and 6%, respectively. The slide erased approximately $3.1 trillion in value.
37 Arrested During Immigration Raid at Wash. Roofing Company

3 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials descended on a roofing company in Bellingham, Wash., near the Canadian border early Wednesday morning, arresting 37 people in what has been described as the first full-scale workplace raid in Washington state. According to a statement from ICE, those detained have been charged with misrepresenting their immigration status and providing fraudulent documents to obtain employment.
‘Hidden $20K Grant for Roof Repairs’ Video is a Fraud

3 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

According to an article last month by PolitiFact, a fact-checking website run by the Poynter Institute that assesses the accuracy of statements made by politicians and public figures, the roofing industry is apparently not immune to the scourge of “fake news.”There is, in fact, no “hidden $20,000 grant program for roof repairs,” despite a video of Tesla owner Elon Musk that purportedly has been making the rounds on social media, specifically on Facebook.
QXO's AI-Driven Plans for the 'New' Beacon Bldg. Supply

3 weeks ago | roofingcontractor.com | Bryan Gottlieb

Editor's Note: As Beacon transitions to QXO, Roofing Contractor explores the purchase of the second largest roofing distributor and its implications for employees, clients and the industry; this is the second article in the series. QXO’s $11 billion acquisition of Beacon is poised to reimagine the building-products distribution industry.