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Articles Tagged with ''workforce''

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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Offers $98M for Youth Pre-Apprenticeships

YouthBuild grants target construction, manufacturing, IT and healthcare
Roofing Contractor
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.


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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.
Roofing Contractor
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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Construction Employment

More States Add Construction Jobs as Labor Crunch Persists

AGC analysis shows widening employment gains, but contractors warn worker shortages continue to hinder project delivery.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 12, 2025
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Construction employment grew in 27 states and D.C. over the past year, with 31 states adding jobs in September, according to new AGC data.


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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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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
Roofing Contractor
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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