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Federal Departments Increase H-2B Nonimmigrant Visas for 2024

Visas meant to help businesses suffering "irreparable harm or will suffer impending irreparable harm"

November 27, 2023

To assist businesses that need workers to begin on different start dates, the visas will be distributed in several allocations, including two separate allocations for the second half of fiscal year 2024.

Women in Roofing

National Women in Roofing Uses New 'Micro-Site' for Recruitment

NWiR Leverages Web for Recruitment through ‘RoofingIsWomen.org’

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 2, 2023

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National Women in Roofing launched RoofingIsWomen.org, aiming to empower and connect women in the roofing industry through job listings, resources, guidance, and inspiring stories.

Sustainable Roofing owners Robby and Jaycee Wilkerson with Production Manager Kris Delgado

Workforce Development

Take the Time to Train

Training Elevates Your Company and Helps the Industry You Serve

Paul Scelsi

October 30, 2023

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Robby Wilkerson, co-owner of Sustainable Roofing in Texas, emphasizes the benefits of investing in comprehensive training for the team, which both fosters a "culture" of continuous learning and ensures consistent results.

Workforce Development

GAF Partners with Local Contractors for Training, Employment Opportunities

Several Southern California roofing contractors provide conduits for GAF Roofing Academy

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 5, 2023

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GAF is collaborating with Southern California-based contractors to host GAF Roofing Academy, a free week-long training event designed to equip individuals with entry-level roofing skills and job opportunities in the industry.

Legal News

6 Steps to New I-9 Remote Verification

A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows roofers to verify remotely if they’re already qualified through the E-Verify system.

James G. Aldrich

September 6, 2023

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The new version of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form allows remote verification capabilities for qualified employers.

Talking Technology with RT3

Art Aisner

August 28, 2023

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Members of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) share what they think about the state of technology in roofing.

Roofing Contractor magazine Editorial Director Rick Damato (far left) and friends

About Time: Roofing Competition Debuts at SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA 2023 Features First Commercial Roofing Competition; Kyle Cameron of Hutchinson, Kan., crowned ‘National Champion’

Rick Damato

August 21, 2023

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SkillsUSA 2023 Features First Commercial Roofing Competition; Kyle Cameron of Hutchinson, Kan., crowned ‘National Champion’

What is SkillsUSA?

What is SkillsUSA? Roofing opportunities incorporated into programs for students seeking futures in the skilled trades

Rick Damato

August 21, 2023

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What is SkillsUSA? Roofing opportunities incorporated into programs for students seeking futures in the skilled trades

RT3 Q&As

Talking Technology: The RC Roundtable

Experts Gear Up for What’s Next as a Tidal Wave of Tech Floods the Roofing Space

Art Aisner

July 24, 2023

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Roofing Contractor asked several leaders in the roofing technology space, including executives from Eagleview Technologies, AccuLynx, Jobba Trade Technologies and Roofr, about new products and innovations on the market today; here are their complete Q&A responses.

ROOFING TECHNOLOGY

Talking Technology with Roofr

Rajiv Jhurani, Senior Vice President of Product for Roofr, joins the discussion about technology in the roofing industry today, how it’s helping roofing contractors and what’s trending for the future.

Art Aisner

July 24, 2023

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RC asked several leaders in the roofing technology space about products and innovation in the market today. Here are their complete Q&A responses.