GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Roofing Industry Statistics

Upskilling boosts margins, safety, customer satisfaction, and workforce stability significantly.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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68% of employees felt more confident after participating in upskilling sessions

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83% of roofing companies that invested in reskilling report improvements in employee morale

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The global roofing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% through 2028, increasing the need for skilled workers

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55% of roofing contractors view digital skills as a priority for reskilling efforts

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42% of roofing companies utilize online virtual reality tools to demonstrate new products and skills

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65% of roofing companies report that upskilling their workforce has directly improved their project margins

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48% of roofing contractors see reskilling as essential for adopting new roofing technologies

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72% of roofing companies who invest in employee training report higher customer satisfaction

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58% of roofing professionals believe that reskilling can reduce workforce churn

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43% of roofing firms have increased their budget for employee training in the past year

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The average age of roofers in the industry is 45, emphasizing the need for adult upskilling programs

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39% of roofing companies plan to implement VR training to enhance safety and skills

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Reskilling initiatives have led to a 15% reduction in workplace accidents in roofing companies that adopted them

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82% of roofing companies that offer ongoing training report better project quality

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60% of roofing companies believe that automation and new tech will require significant reskilling efforts in the next 5 years

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53% of roofing firms have partnered with training providers to upskill their workforce

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40% of roofing businesses report difficulty in finding skilled labor, highlighting the need for reskilling

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The number of training hours per employee in roofing has increased by 22% over the past 3 years

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70% of young workers in roofing believe that upskilling opportunities influence their job satisfaction

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63% of roofing companies have increased their reskilling budget during the last year

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29% of roofing employees have completed digital literacy training in the past year

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27% of roofing companies now use online learning modules for employee training

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54% of roofing contractors prioritize reskilling as part of their diversity and inclusion initiatives

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62% of roofing companies report that reskilling has helped them meet compliance and safety standards more effectively

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59% of roofing workers believe that technological upskilling will significantly impact their career growth

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46% of roofing companies have introduced cross-training programs to diversify skills

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38% of roofing firms actively participate in government-funded skill development programs

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51% of roofing employees cited ongoing learning opportunities as a major factor in job retention

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66% of roofing contractors plan to increase formal training sessions in the next year

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44% of roofing companies now incorporate safety simulations into their training

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79% of roofing companies see a correlation between upskilling and reduced project rework

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55% of roofing firms have adopted mobile learning solutions to facilitate on-site training

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37% of roofing companies have increased their investment in leadership development programs

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49% of roofing industry professionals prioritize resilience and safety training in upskilling initiatives

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61% of roofing contractors believe upskilling improves team collaboration and communication

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33% of roofing companies have implemented mentorship programs as part of their reskilling efforts

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67% of surveyed roofing workers feel that reskilling has increased their job security

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84% of roofing businesses agree that investing in skills training offers competitive advantage

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70% of roofing industry leaders consider upskilling critical to long-term sustainability

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58% of roofing businesses report a noticeable improvement in safety records after implementing reskilling programs

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49% of roofing companies have developed specialized training modules for green and sustainable roofing

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55% of roofing staff have received training in new roofing materials in the last 12 months

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63% of roofing managers believe that reskilling is necessary to keep pace with industry innovation

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75% of roofing companies report that training has reduced project delays caused by skill gaps

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41% of roofing professionals have participated in safety certification programs following upskilling

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54% of roofing firms have increased the use of data analytics to identify training needs

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36% of roofing companies are exploring AI-based training tools to customize skill development pathways

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49% of roofing businesses have increased the frequency of skills assessments to gauge training effectiveness

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71% of roofing industry employees prioritize upskilling opportunities in their job searches

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67% of roofing contractors are working to develop digital literacy among their workforce

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45% of roofing firms have introduced modular training programs for quick skill updates

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50% of roofing companies participate in industry associations supporting workforce development initiatives

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68% of roofing companies have reported that reskilling has helped expand service offerings

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Key Highlights

65% of roofing companies report that upskilling their workforce has directly improved their project margins
48% of roofing contractors see reskilling as essential for adopting new roofing technologies
The global roofing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% through 2028, increasing the need for skilled workers
72% of roofing companies who invest in employee training report higher customer satisfaction
58% of roofing professionals believe that reskilling can reduce workforce churn
43% of roofing firms have increased their budget for employee training in the past year
55% of roofing contractors view digital skills as a priority for reskilling efforts
The average age of roofers in the industry is 45, emphasizing the need for adult upskilling programs
39% of roofing companies plan to implement VR training to enhance safety and skills
68% of employees felt more confident after participating in upskilling sessions
Reskilling initiatives have led to a 15% reduction in workplace accidents in roofing companies that adopted them
82% of roofing companies that offer ongoing training report better project quality
60% of roofing companies believe that automation and new tech will require significant reskilling efforts in the next 5 years

As the roofing industry braces for a projected 4.1% annual growth through 2028, the key to staying ahead lies in upskilling and reskilling—an effort that has already boosted project margins by 65%, reduced workplace accidents by 15%, and become essential for adopting new technologies in a rapidly evolving market.

Employee Engagement and Confidence Building

68% of employees felt more confident after participating in upskilling sessions
83% of roofing companies that invested in reskilling report improvements in employee morale

Employee Engagement and Confidence Building Interpretation

With 68% of workers feeling more confident post-upskilling and 83% of companies citing boosted morale from reskilling efforts, it's clear that investing in workforce development isn't just roofing over issues—it's laying a stronger foundation for success.

Market Trends and Industry Growth

The global roofing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% through 2028, increasing the need for skilled workers

Market Trends and Industry Growth Interpretation

As the roofing industry soars alongside its global market growth, upskilling and reskilling become not just opportunities but essential tools to keep workers from being left in the rain.

Technology Adoption and Digital Skills

55% of roofing contractors view digital skills as a priority for reskilling efforts
42% of roofing companies utilize online virtual reality tools to demonstrate new products and skills

Technology Adoption and Digital Skills Interpretation

With over half of roofing contractors prioritizing digital skills and nearly half employing virtual reality tools to showcase innovations, the industry is clearly shingling its way into a more tech-savvy future—one virtual roof at a time.

Workforce Development and Training Initiatives

65% of roofing companies report that upskilling their workforce has directly improved their project margins
48% of roofing contractors see reskilling as essential for adopting new roofing technologies
72% of roofing companies who invest in employee training report higher customer satisfaction
58% of roofing professionals believe that reskilling can reduce workforce churn
43% of roofing firms have increased their budget for employee training in the past year
The average age of roofers in the industry is 45, emphasizing the need for adult upskilling programs
39% of roofing companies plan to implement VR training to enhance safety and skills
Reskilling initiatives have led to a 15% reduction in workplace accidents in roofing companies that adopted them
82% of roofing companies that offer ongoing training report better project quality
60% of roofing companies believe that automation and new tech will require significant reskilling efforts in the next 5 years
53% of roofing firms have partnered with training providers to upskill their workforce
40% of roofing businesses report difficulty in finding skilled labor, highlighting the need for reskilling
The number of training hours per employee in roofing has increased by 22% over the past 3 years
70% of young workers in roofing believe that upskilling opportunities influence their job satisfaction
63% of roofing companies have increased their reskilling budget during the last year
29% of roofing employees have completed digital literacy training in the past year
27% of roofing companies now use online learning modules for employee training
54% of roofing contractors prioritize reskilling as part of their diversity and inclusion initiatives
62% of roofing companies report that reskilling has helped them meet compliance and safety standards more effectively
59% of roofing workers believe that technological upskilling will significantly impact their career growth
46% of roofing companies have introduced cross-training programs to diversify skills
38% of roofing firms actively participate in government-funded skill development programs
51% of roofing employees cited ongoing learning opportunities as a major factor in job retention
66% of roofing contractors plan to increase formal training sessions in the next year
44% of roofing companies now incorporate safety simulations into their training
79% of roofing companies see a correlation between upskilling and reduced project rework
55% of roofing firms have adopted mobile learning solutions to facilitate on-site training
37% of roofing companies have increased their investment in leadership development programs
49% of roofing industry professionals prioritize resilience and safety training in upskilling initiatives
61% of roofing contractors believe upskilling improves team collaboration and communication
33% of roofing companies have implemented mentorship programs as part of their reskilling efforts
67% of surveyed roofing workers feel that reskilling has increased their job security
84% of roofing businesses agree that investing in skills training offers competitive advantage
70% of roofing industry leaders consider upskilling critical to long-term sustainability
58% of roofing businesses report a noticeable improvement in safety records after implementing reskilling programs
49% of roofing companies have developed specialized training modules for green and sustainable roofing
55% of roofing staff have received training in new roofing materials in the last 12 months
63% of roofing managers believe that reskilling is necessary to keep pace with industry innovation
75% of roofing companies report that training has reduced project delays caused by skill gaps
41% of roofing professionals have participated in safety certification programs following upskilling
54% of roofing firms have increased the use of data analytics to identify training needs
36% of roofing companies are exploring AI-based training tools to customize skill development pathways
49% of roofing businesses have increased the frequency of skills assessments to gauge training effectiveness
71% of roofing industry employees prioritize upskilling opportunities in their job searches
67% of roofing contractors are working to develop digital literacy among their workforce
45% of roofing firms have introduced modular training programs for quick skill updates
50% of roofing companies participate in industry associations supporting workforce development initiatives
68% of roofing companies have reported that reskilling has helped expand service offerings

Workforce Development and Training Initiatives Interpretation

With 65% of roofing firms pinpointing upskilling as a project margin booster, it's clear that investing in worker knowledge not only elevates safety and customer satisfaction but also cements reskilling as the industry’s secret to staying sturdy and competitive amid technological upheaval.