Articles Tagged with ''labor shortage''

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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Sets Spring Dates for 2026 Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week will run from April 26 to May 2 across all states and U.S. territories.

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 3, 2026

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Events to focus on "Making America Skilled Again Through Registered Apprenticeship."

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

January 21, 2026

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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.

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

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.

Leading Through Change: SOPREMA’s Perspective on Roofing in 2026

Challenges abound for the roofing industry, but there is hope for change and growth

Tim Kersey

December 12, 2025

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SOPREMA US CEO Tim Kersey shares his observations on what the coming year holds for the manufacturer and its customers.

2025 Commercial Roofing Trends Report

Majority of commercial roofing contractors expect sales growth despite formidable challenges in workforce and costs in 2026

Art Aisner

December 4, 2025

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Majority of commercial roofing contractors expect sales growth despite formidable challenges in workforce and costs in 2026.

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Articles Tagged with ''labor shortage''

Labor Dept. Sets Spring Dates for 2026 Apprenticeship Week

FOTOS: Latinos en la Industria de Techado en IRE 2026

PHOTOS: Latinos in Roofing at IRE 2026

Navigating Immigration Regulations in Roofing

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Amrize Building Envelope

What Roofing Contractors Will Face in 2026

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

The Most Popular Roofing Articles in 2025

Leading Through Change: SOPREMA’s Perspective on Roofing in 2026

2025 Commercial Roofing Trends Report

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