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Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA)
Code clarity builds a stronger tile industry
By The Coffee Shops™. These resources help contractors prepare new labor crews for long-term success. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Rick Olson, president of the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA), to discuss how their training guide has become one of ...
Policy shifts roofers should watch
By The Coffee Shops™. Updates on mortgage insurance rules, tariffs and regulatory reform as of March 2026. Currently, there are a variety of federal level polices that are getting debated and developed that could change the way contractors handle insurance, material costs, workplace management and jobsite planning. In a March ...
The TRIA team tackles D.C.
By the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. Highlights from the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance’s annual advocacy Fly-In to Washington, D.C. As the primary voice for the concrete and clay tile roofing industry, one of the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance’s (TRIA) most important roles is to highlight the concerns of their ...
How concrete roof tile improves energy efficiency
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how reflectivity and thermal mass work together to reduce energy use and stabilize indoor temperatures. As energy costs continue to climb and performance standards evolve, roofing systems are increasingly evaluated by how effectively they manage heat. For contractors and building owners, that shift is placing greater ...
Policy shifts reshape roofing industry outlook
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors face changes in insurance, trade policy and labor regulations that could impact costs and operations. Federal policy changes are increasingly shaping the operating environment for roofing contractors, influencing how projects are priced, staffed and executed. According to the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA), recent developments across ...
Tariff rulings and funding debates reshape roofing outlook
By Jesse Sanchez. Recent federal actions on tariffs, agency funding and industry advocacy are redefining the operating environment for contractors and suppliers. Federal policy activity in Washington is taking on greater relevance for roofing contractors as decisions on tariffs, agency funding and industry advocacy begin to intersect. Updates from the ...
Immigration bill targets roofing labor shortages
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how proposed immigration reform aims to balance border security with workforce stability in the roofing industry. Roofing contractors across the United States are continuing to navigate persistent labor shortages that are affecting project timelines, increasing costs and limiting long-term growth. As these pressures intensify, industry organizations ...
February 2026 updates from the TRI Alliance for roofing professionals
By The Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. From immigration and labor policies to tariffs and federal funding, learn about the legal changes impacting the industry. As we get closer to April and the National Roofing Contractors Association’s annual Roofing Day in D.C., advocacy is top of mind for many professionals ...
Policy shifts reshape the tile roofing landscape
By Tile Roofing Industry Alliance. From Capitol Hill negotiations to OSHA rulemaking, new federal developments are creating ripple effects that tile roofing professionals cannot afford to ignore. As Washington recalibrates budgets, agency leadership and regulatory priorities, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA) is closely tracking the policy shifts poised to ...
On the front lines in D.C.
By Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA). From stalled nominations to deregulatory moves, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance is keeping close watch on the latest updates and speaking up on Capitol Hill. As the political landscape in Washington heats up ahead of the 2026 election cycle, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance ...
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