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Articles Tagged with ''workforce''

2025 Commercial Roofing Trends

2025 Commercial Roofing Trends

Digital Spotlight
December 5, 2025

Roofing contractors from around the country shared insights about the year they had and expectations for the future with our annual roofing survey.


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Immigration

Shutdown Lessons for Roofers: Why Immigration Gridlock Still Threatens Your 2026 Project Schedule

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John Dorer
December 1, 2025
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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.


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Skilled Trades

Team Rubicon Graduates First Skilled-Trades Cohort

Veteran-led nonprofit marks milestone as its new Workforce Development Program trains workers in resilient, disaster-ready construction.
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Tanja Kern
November 24, 2025
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Team Rubicon and the Home Builders Institute’s BuildStrong Academy have graduated the first class from a new tuition-free skilled-trades program designed to strengthen communities before and after disasters.


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Job Market

Private Reports Show Construction Hiring Decline

Construction job postings hit new lows since January 2021, according to Indeed data
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 10, 2025
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With the federal government shut down, critical job market data is offline — and new numbers from Indeed suggest construction employment has fallen to its lowest level in years. 


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IRE 2026

Students Gear Up for 2025–2026 Roofing Alliance Challenge

University teams to compete in the annual Construction Management Student Competition, showcasing roofing skills and innovation
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Roofing Contractor Staff
November 7, 2025
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The Roofing Alliance announced 12 university teams set to compete in its 2025–2026 Construction Management Student Competition.


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Construction Employment

The Best U.S. Cities for Construction Workers in 2025

As construction investment climbs and job growth accelerates, three fast-growing cities are setting the pace for America’s building boom.
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Tanja Kern
November 3, 2025
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As U.S. construction spending climbs toward $2.23 trillion, a new analysis by Astrak reveals the best places for construction professionals to live and work in 2025.


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Skilled Trades

DOL Awards $86M for Skilled Trades Training

Grants to 14 states aim to boost U.S. construction, manufacturing, distribution, and workforce innovation through industry-led training initiatives
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Tanja Kern
October 29, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Labor is investing $86 million in workforce training across 14 states to strengthen domestic industries and prepare workers for high-demand trades.



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Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral

Contratistas de Techado en California Apoyan Programas de Educación Técnica

Los contratistas de techado ayudan a lanzar dos programas para atraer a jóvenes a los oficios especializados.
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Roofing Contractor Staff
October 23, 2025
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Cualquiera que esté interesado en apoyar a la próxima generación de contratistas de techado puede comunicarse con RCASoCal para ofrecer mentoría, donaciones de herramientas, equipos, suministros o apoyo financiero.


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Workforce Development

California Roofing Contractors Support CTE Programs

Roofing contractors help launch two programs to draw young people to the skilled trades.
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Roofing Contractor Staff
October 23, 2025
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Anyone interested in supporting the next generation of roofing contractors can contact RCASoCal to offer mentorship, donations of tools, equipment, supplies, and financial support.


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3 Strategies to Retain Roofing Talent

Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews
Kit Dickinson
Kit Dickinson
October 21, 2025
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Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews
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