Articles by Bryan Gottlieb

Employers will face increased worksite inspections as the Trump administration cracks down on migrants in the United States illegally
Illegal Migrant Crackdown

What Contractors Need to Know About Trump’s New Immigration Enforcement

The administration’s stepped-up policies leave little room for error in this new era of hyper enforcement
Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
March 6, 2025
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President Donald Trump’s broad-based immigration enforcement using multiple government agencies has scrutinized employers more; more worksite inspections, I-9 examinations, audits, targeted investigations, and severe penalties for non-compliance. 


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Legal Impact of Tariffs on Construction

VIDEO: Tariffs, Labor and Supply Chain Issue, Oh My!

With tariffs in place against America’s three largest trading partners — and a crackdown in undocumented workers — how will the construction industry manage?
Trent Cotney
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
March 5, 2025
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Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.


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