Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Over the past five years, the suppressed levels of housing starts and residential renovation expenditures hindered demand from the residential construction market. However, violent storms over the period helped boost demand for roof contractor services and increase the industry's revenue. In the coming years, sustained growth in most downstream building markets will boost demand for the industry's services... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
The Roofing Contractors industry has a low level of capital intensity, with operators spending an estimated $0.12 on capital for every dollar spent on labour. Industry workers primarily use simple tools to perform installation and repairs of roofs and siding. Nonetheless, companies incur minor capital costs, which include the use and replacement of equipment and vehicles. Capital intensity has risen slightly during the past five years as wages contracted, but equipment costs remained steady. Over the years to 2018, wages will increase at an average annual rate of 1.4%... purchase to read more