BNP Media
Roofing Contractor
https://www.roofingcontractor.com/
Monthly trade journal features news and information for business owners and managers, with special features
including the "State of the Industry Report" which discusses current business conditions and the outlook
for the low-slope and steep-slope roofing markets, and the "Top 100 Contractors" report which ranks
the top 100 firms by annual sales. Digital editions are available online with registration.
NRCA
Publications available from this trade association include:
Professional Roofing
http://www.professionalroofing.net/
Monthly trade magazine features news and information for industry professionals, with topics covered
in each issue including industry news and events, business
management, product trends, technical issues, new product and services, workplace safety, liability
insurance, and legislative and regulatory developments. Selected articles from current and prior issues
are available with online registration.
NRCA Market Survey
https://www.nrca.net/ Select "Subjects - Business Management"
from "Bookstore" drop-down menu
Annual market survey provides insights on trends in the low-slope and steep-slope markets in terms
of type of work performed (e.g., new installation, roof replacement,
and repair and maintenance) and materials used (e.g., TPO membranes, EPDM membranes, asphalt shingles,
and polyisocyanurate insulation), and also includes information on roof cover board and photovoltaic
systems installations.
BCC Research
Research reports available from this organization include:
Commercial Roofing Materials
https://www.bccresearch.com/
Market research report provides a comprehensive analysis of commercial products used in the North American
market, with products covered in the report including asphalt shingles, building-integrated photovoltaic,
built-up roof, clay and concrete tile, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), metal, modified bitumen,
polyvinyl chloride, spray polyurethane foam, and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO).
Residential Roofing Materials
https://www.bccresearch.com/
Market research report provides a comprehensive analysis of residential products used in the North American
market, with product lines covered in the report including asphalt shingles ( e.g., traditional, three-tab,
laminated/architectural), building-integrated photovoltaic, clay and concrete tile, ethylene propylene
diene monomer (EPDM), metal, polymer composite, slate, and wood shakes and shingles.
Freedonia Group
Research reports available from this organization include:
Roofing
https://freedoniagroup.com/
Comprehensive research study provides a detailed analysis of the market for this product sector, with
information provided including historical demand and forecasts
by product type (e.g., asphalt shingles, bituminous low-slope, metal panel, elastomeric, plastic, tile,
wood shingles and shakes), market (e.g., residential, commercial), application (e.g., new construction,
replacement), and geographic region.
Siding
https://freedoniagroup.com/
Comprehensive market research report analyzes U.S. demand for building siding in terms of million squares
for the residential and nonresidential markets, with information provided including historical demand
and forecasts by type of material (e.g., aluminum, brick, concrete, hardboard, fiber cement, stone,
stucco, vinyl, and wood), market (e.g., residential, nonresidential), and geographic region.
Catalina Research
Siding Products
https://catalinareports.com/
Catalina Research First Look report provides historical and forecast sales data for this product sector,
with topics covered in the report including U.S. sales and growth analysis, manufacturer shipments by
product category (e.g., wood, metal, vinyl, and nonmetallic), product mix and price trends, residential
versus commercial sales, factors driving market demand, and industry outlook and five-year forecast.
BizMiner
Market Analysis
https://www.bizminer.com
Market analysis report provides industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national,
state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of
companies, market volume and sales trends, average company
sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up
activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.