Articles Tagged with ''workforce''

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom
Publisher's Note

Building Brilliance in Uncertain Times

Uncertainty has become part of the daily vibe in roofing. Yet there are signs that the industry continues to rise, adapt, and lead. 
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
January 27, 2026
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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on a message from author Jonathan Fields on turning fear into opportunity in this uncertain roofing market.


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Workforce Development

Construction Faces 349K Worker Gap in 2026 as Spending Grows

ABC projects labor demand rising to 456,000 workers in 2027 as construction spending rebounds and retirements accelerate
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Roofing Contractor Staff
January 19, 2026
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The construction industry must add nearly 350,000 workers in 2026 just to keep pace with demand, according to new modeling from Associated Builders and Contractors. Workforce shortages could worsen if spending grows faster than expected.


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Construction Employment

Construction Jobs Dip in December as Unemployment Hits 5%

AGC says hiring plans remain for 2026, but labor shortages and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on construction employment.
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Tanja Kern
January 12, 2026
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Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.
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