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Articles Tagged with ''workforce''

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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
One Comment

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
No Comments

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
No Comments
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
John Wyatt
March 31, 2026
No Comments

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
No Comments

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
No Comments

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
No Comments

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
No Comments

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.
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
February 27, 2026
2 Comments

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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Legislation

ABC Presses Trump to Repeal PLA Mandate

Group cites workforce, cost pressures
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
February 25, 2026
No Comments

Associated Builders and Contractors called for repeal of federal PLA mandates and workforce visa reform following President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address.


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