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Home » workforce

Articles Tagged with ''workforce''

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Roofing Day 2026

Industry Presses Lawmakers on Housing, Workforce Fix

Industry ties labor shortage to housing gap
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
April 16, 2026
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Leaders met lawmakers in D.C during Roofing Day 2026, urging action on housing tax credits and workforce reforms they say are critical to closing a growing housing shortfall.


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Department of Labor

New Federal Tools Aim to Curb Forced Labor Imports

Voluntary tools target labor abuse risks
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 9, 2026
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The Labor Department introduced new tools to help U.S. companies assess supply chain risks, identify labor abuses abroad and comply with laws banning forced labor imports.


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Workforce Development

Lowe’s Foundation Expands Trades Training Investment

$250M plan targets workforce shortage
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 7, 2026
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The Lowe’s Foundation will invest $250 million to train 250,000 trades workers by 2035, expanding efforts to address a nationwide skilled labor shortage.


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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Seeks AI Expansion in Apprenticeships

Effort targets workforce training programs
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 3, 2026
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The Labor Department is seeking a national contractor to expand AI training in apprenticeship programs, aiming to modernize workforce development and meet growing industry demand.


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Construction Data

Construction Hiring Slows to Record Low in February

Low labor churn tightens contractor workforce
John Wyatt
March 31, 2026
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Hiring hit a record low in February, tightening labor supply for roofing crews and project timelines.


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Women in Construction

New Report Finds Women in Construction Continue to Face Bias, Workplace Barriers

Survey highlights safety, advancement gaps
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 26, 2026
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A new report finds that persistent bias, safety concerns, and limited advancement opportunities continue to hinder women in construction despite growing industry demand for workers.


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Roofing Products

OMG Roofing Products Introduces PaceCart Pro15

The Adhesive Dispensing System is Designed to Maximize Jobsite Productivity.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 11, 2026
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The next-generation adhesive-dispensing system is designed to deliver faster flow and longer reach when applying OlyBond insulation adhesives on commercial roofing projects. 



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Workforce

ABC Supply Co. Earns Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for 20th Straight Year

For two decades, Gallup's recognized ABC's thriving, high-performance culture that leads to excellence.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 6, 2026
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ABC Supply Co.’s people-first culture continues to set the standard for employee engagement


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Skilled Trades

Lowe’s Foundation Commits $10M to Skilled Trades Training

Grants to 15 nonprofits expand pre-apprenticeships, credentials and employer connections as demand grows for construction and skilled trades workers nationwide.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 4, 2026
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The Lowe’s Foundation is investing $10 million in nonprofits nationwide to expand hands-on training, credentials and career pathways for workers entering high-demand skilled trades.


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Legislation

Labor Department Seeks to Rescind 2024 Contractor Rule

Proposed rule would reinstate a streamlined economic reality test, with construction groups praising the shift and officials opening a 60-day public comment period.
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Tanja Kern
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
February 27, 2026
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The proposed rule would restore a streamlined economic reality test, with officials and industry groups citing clarity and flexibility for employers and independent workers.


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