Articles Tagged with ''workforce''

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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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Technology News

ServiceTitan Honors Tradespeople, Marks IPO Milestone

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



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Workforce Development

Siplast Gives Arkansas Teens Hands-on Look at Roofing Science

STEM high schoolers toured Siplast’s research and testing lab, seeing roofing science in action and learning about local career paths.
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Roofing Contractor Staff
December 10, 2025
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Siplast welcomed 11th- and 12th-graders from Arkadelphia High School back to its 12,500-sq.-ft. RISE Center on Nov. 13 for hands-on demos and a behind-the-scenes look at research, testing and manufacturing—including wind-pressure and high-velocity hail testing.


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Construction Data

Construction’s Split Signal: Big Builds, Soft Demand

Ten $1B-plus megaprojects drove a 21.1% starts jump, but building square footage and job openings fell.
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Tanja Kern
December 9, 2025
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October’s construction starts posted headline growth, but the gains were concentrated in a small number of megaprojects. Outside of those high-value builds, activity softened, and the industry’s labor picture dimmed further as job openings and hiring indicators pointed to ongoing contraction heading into 2026.



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