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Workforce Development

S-5! Awards Scholarship to Construction Management Student

As part of its mission, S-5! seeks to educate, lead, and give back to the construction industry through innovation, service and workforce development.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 29, 2026

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The S-5! Scholarship was established to support students pursuing education in construction-related fields and to help strengthen the future workforce of the built environment.

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

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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Workplace Compliance

Labor Department Launches New Employer Compliance Tools

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division introduced new webpages, videos and updated toolkits to help employers comply with federal labor laws

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 27, 2026

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New compliance resources aim to help employers understand labor law obligations, prevent violations and resolve wage, overtime and FMLA issues proactively.

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

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.

Roofing Technology

Hover Launches Connected, Visual AI Platform

New update unifies measurements, design, estimating, and proposals to streamline visual workflow.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 15, 2026

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Powered by Hover AI and an industry-leading spatial database of over 10 million residential properties, the connected Hover platform replaces up to five separate apps.

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.

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.

Awards

Raincoat Roofing Caps 2025 With Awards, Impact

National industry honors, top customer ratings, and deep community engagement define the Chicago contractor’s standout year.

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 2, 2026

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Raincoat Roofing closed 2025 with rare national recognition, strong customer satisfaction, and a year-long commitment to workforce development and community service across Northern Illinois.

Roofing Safety

New Study Shows Safety Challenges in Construction

The ASSP and J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights surveyed 700 construction professionals

Art Aisner

December 31, 2025

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New joint research sheds light on changing safety landscape in construction.

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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.

Technology News

ServiceTitan Honors Tradespeople, Marks IPO Milestone

Customers spotlight giving through Power the Nation, from Make-A-Wish support to nonprofit facility upgrades.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 12, 2025

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ServiceTitan marks its IPO anniversary by celebrating Day of the Trades, honoring pros who keep communities running. Customer stories from Power the Nation spotlight giving back nationwide, alongside the launch of Future of the Trades—an online hub promoting trades careers with training, certifications, and workforce resources.