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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The federal shutdown may be over, but its freeze on the PERM labor certification process is still disrupting roofing contractors’ hiring timelines. Here’s what contractors need to know and how to prepare before the next shutdown.