And the Beat Goes On--The 2011 Top Metal Roofers Face the Same Economic Struggles the Rest of the Metal Construction Industry Battles

摘要

With the steady rhythm of a deadfall hammer, our economy staggers along. And the 2011 class of the Metal Construction News Top Metal Roofers reflects the uncertainty of the construction market and the surviving nature of our top metal roofing contractors. Clearly, total installed square footage of roofing has declined in the last few years as projects dry up and competition for the remaining work has become fiercer. When we surveyed our Top Metal Roofers, we did find bright spots—new beats that portray a faster pace in some areas as well as indicate potential increases in market share.