According to research by IBIS World, the market size for roofing contractors has surged to $41.9 billion a year, which represents a 5.2% increase from 2014 levels. What’s more, the industry is projected to grow 2.1% through 2020, and a survey by RoofingContractor.com found that 82% of both residential and commercial roofing contractors anticipate higher sales over the next three years. It’s a great time to be in the roofing industry!
Despite the optimistic outlook and strong, growing demand — especially for storm-resistant, durable, and energy-efficient roofing solutions — many roofing contractors are not achieving their full profit potential due to communication obstacles and gaps. According to Procore’s Jobsite construction news portal, these communication failures often lead to: