Articles Tagged with ''labor shortage''

International Roofing Expo 2026

FOTOS: Latinos en la Industria de Techado en IRE 2026

La industria de los techos rinde homenaje a los profesionales latinos en su evento más importante del año

Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

January 21, 2026

El impulso de los contratistas latinos de techado en el mercado norteamericano es real y no va a desaparecer, como lo demuestra otra sólida participación en la International Roofing Expo en Las Vegas.

International Roofing Expo 2026

PHOTOS: Latinos in Roofing at IRE 2026

Roofing Industry Honors Latino Professionals at Its Biggest Event of the Year

Art Aisner

January 21, 2026

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The momentum for Latino roofing contractors in the North American roofing market is real and not going anywhere, as evidenced by another strong turnout at the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.

IRE 2026 Preview

Navigating Immigration Regulations in Roofing

Practical guidance to protect your roofing business and ensure compliance with federal immigration laws.

Trent Cotney

January 19, 2026

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Get equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate I-9 audits and unexpected worksite enforcement.

Kim Eckerman, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Amrize Building Envelope

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Amrize Building Envelope

Art Aisner

January 16, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure – in 2026.

A construction worker surrounded by so much data

Supply Chain Optimization: Overcoming Challenges in the Building Supply Industry

How technology, workforce investment, and smarter sourcing are reshaping resilience and growth

January 7, 2026

After years of disruption from inflation, labor shortages, and global instability, building supply companies face a pivotal moment. By strengthening supply chains through digital transformation, local sourcing, and workforce development, industry leaders can turn today’s challenges into lasting competitive advantages.

State of the Industry 2026

What Roofing Contractors Will Face in 2026

Success for roofing contractors in the year ahead will depend less on market momentum and more on disciplined execution.

Trent Cotney

January 5, 2026

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The roofing industry enters 2026 in a state of guarded realism. Demand remains present, but it is no longer insulated from broader economic and political pressures

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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Offers $98M for Youth Pre-Apprenticeships

YouthBuild grants target construction, manufacturing, IT and healthcare

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 30, 2025

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The U.S. Department of Labor is making $98 million available through its YouthBuild Program to expand pre-apprenticeships for young people ages 16–24, with a new emphasis on registered apprenticeships and AI literacy.

A Look Back

The Most Popular Roofing Articles in 2025

RC readers were drawn in 2025 to stories that reflected both the scale and the uncertainty of today’s roofing industry.

Tanja Kern

December 23, 2025

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From billion-dollar contractors and industry-shaping acquisitions to federal investigations, immigration enforcement, and shifting material debates, Roofing Contractor readers were drawn in 2025 to stories that reflected both the scale and the uncertainty of today’s roofing industry.