Articles Tagged with ''workforce''

RC Publisher Jill Bloom shares the importance of why roofing professionals should advocate for the industry during the 2025 Roofing Day.

President Donald Trump’s broad-based immigration enforcement using multiple government agencies has scrutinized employers more; more worksite inspections, I-9 examinations, audits, targeted investigations, and severe penalties for non-compliance. 

The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $9M in Gable Grants to 15 nonprofits, expanding skilled trades training in carpentry, HVAC, roofing, and more to address workforce shortages.

The JobNimbus' *Peak Performance 2025 Report* highlights roofing’s evolution, emphasizing tech adoption, workforce trends, marketing shifts, and financing as key growth drivers.

Roofing Talent America positions itself as a strategic partner, not just a recruiter, using specialized headhunting and rapid placements to help roofing firms build top-tier teams.

Frontdoor and BlueRecruit launched a trade school scholarship to address the skilled labor gap, supporting students through funding, mentorship, and industry connections.

La Asociación Nacional de Contratistas Hispanos y PlanHub se han unido para empoderar a las empresas de construcción hispanas con tecnología, recursos, descuentos y oportunidades de crecimiento.

SRS Distribution is partnering with ToolBelt, a skilled trades job platform, to connect verified contractors with jobs.

Reporting shows that undocumented workers make up 10% of U.S. construction labor, with 75,600 roofers among them, highlighting the industry's heavy reliance on migrant labor to fill critical job shortages.

With the new year underway, roofing distributors offer their thoughts on the state of the industry and where it is heading, with consolidation and technological innovations at the fore.