Articles Tagged with ''US government''

GAF Energy plans to build a state-of-the-art solar roofing testing facility in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories — with support from the U.S. Department of Energy — to enhance understanding of solar shingles' benefits for heating and air conditioning efficiency.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups filed a lawsuit against OSHA challenging the new 'Walkaround Rule' that expands third-party access during inspections, arguing it violates statutory authority and promotes unionization.

The Federal Trade Commission narrowly passed a new rule that will ban noncompete agreements, including in industries like manufacturing, construction and technology.

With the annual Capitol Hill visit approaching, the Nation Roofing Contractors Association readies agenda items on labor shortages, taxes, and industry sustainability for discussions with lawmakers.

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a new rule clarifying employee rights to authorize a representative during OSHA inspections, ensuring fair and effective workplace safety measures.

A federal judge strikes down the Corporate Transparency Act, but roofing contractors should still pay attention, says legal expert Trent Cotney.

Asphalt roofing market thrives in Q4 2023: Shingles up 25.5%, modified bitumen up 10.4%. BUR base, ply, and mineral cap sheets decline and the Canadian market faces challenges.

Upcoming changes to how federal projects are awarded could increase costs for roofing contractors, leading trade associations to threaten court challenges to Biden administration’s revision.

As the racial and ethnic makeup of the United States has changed. the U.S. Census Bureau released a thumbnail of just how much gain people of color, and Latinos in particular, have made, according to 2020 Census data.