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Articles Tagged with ''labor shortage''

US House of Representatives
Legislation Analysis

NRCA Urges Roofing Professionals to Back Workforce Visa Bill

Trade group mobilizes members to contact Congress in support of bipartisan H.R. 5494 workforce legislation
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Tanja Kern
October 8, 2025
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The NRCA is urging roofing contractors to advocate for H.R. 5494, a bipartisan bill creating a new visa program to ease chronic labor shortages in construction.


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2025 Young Guns

Fitting Right In

Young Gun Charlie Rademacher
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
October 3, 2025
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After a major move from Manhattan, Charlie Rademacher fits right into the family business — focused on relationship-driven sales and service.
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Supplier News

GAF Roofing Academy Joins DoD SkillBridge Program

Accreditation creates a national pipeline connecting service members with roofing careers and strengthening the industry’s skilled workforce.
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Tanja Kern
September 30, 2025
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GAF Roofing Academy earns DoD SkillBridge accreditation, opening career pathways for veterans while supplying the roofing industry with trained talent.



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Silhouette of two construction professionals on a jobsite at sunset with cranes in the background, illustrating ABC’s August 2025 report showing backlog at 8.5 months and contractor optimism holding steady.
Economic Indicators

Contractor Backlog Sees Slight Dip in August; But Optimism Holds Steady, ABC Says

Infrastructure and heavy industrial work offset weakness in commercial and institutional sectors but index still falls
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
September 16, 2025
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Contractors report a shift in market momentum, with survey data showing signs of pressure in some sectors even as confidence holds above growth thresholds.


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Economic Outlook

Economic Shifts Contractors Must Watch in 2025

NewEdge Wealth CIO outlines critical market impacts
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
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Tanja Kern
September 12, 2025
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At the 2025 GMS Expo, Cameron Dawson shared how banking stability, labor shortages, housing pressures, and politics will shape roofing contractors’ outlook this year.


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Economic News

Employment in Construction Slows for Third Consecutive Month

Immigration enforcement and increased material prices factors in jobs decrease
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 12, 2025
One Comment

Roofing contractors face a deepening labor crunch as job growth stalls and stricter immigration enforcement shrinks an already small workforce.


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Labor Survey

Labor Shortages Mount Under Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown

AGC/NCCER report cites labor shortages, delays, and rising costs, urging more training funds and lawful immigration pathways
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Tanja Kern
August 30, 2025
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A new industry survey finds 92% of construction firms face hiring challenges, leading to delays, higher costs, and renewed calls for workforce and immigration reforms.


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El aumento de la aplicación de ICE está afectando tanto a la fuerza laboral de la industria de techos como a las empresas de techado a medida que navegan por la elegibilidad de los trabajadores.
Inmigración

Las fallas en E-Verify Ponen a los Contratistas de Techado en Riesgo de Violaciones de Inmigración

Las declaraciones contradictorias del DHS sobre el programa de verificación resaltan las debilidades del sistema.
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 29, 2025
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Los contratistas de techado que dependen de E-Verify aún pueden enfrentar riesgos. Comentarios recientes del DHS indican que el sistema no es infalible, dejando a los empleadores la responsabilidad de verificar la elegibilidad de los trabajadores


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Immigration

E-Verify Gaps Put Roofing Contractors at Risk of Immigration Violations

Conflicting statements from DHS about verification program highlight system weaknesses
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 29, 2025
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Roofing contractors relying on E-Verify may still face risks. Recent DHS comments indicate the system isn’t foolproof, leaving employers responsible for verifying worker eligibility.


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Mid-Year Outlook

Tariffs, Talent and Tech: The New Rules of Roofing Consolidation

As 50% steel and copper duties squeeze margins, PE-led roofers lean on digital tools and workforce programs to protect high-multiple valuations
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
August 27, 2025
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Energetic private equity firms have snapped up a U.S. roofing platform every 48 hours so far in 2025 despite tariffs and labor gaps.


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