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Workforce Development

Lowe’s Foundation Expands Trades Training Investment

$250M plan targets workforce shortage
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 7, 2026
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The Lowe’s Foundation will invest $250 million to train 250,000 trades workers by 2035, expanding efforts to address a nationwide skilled labor shortage.


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Roofing Safety

Firefighters Rescue Worker From GA Rooftop

Worker injured, airlifted from 50-foot roof at Google data center
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Tanja Kern
April 6, 2026
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Emergency crews rescued a construction worker injured 50 feet above ground at a Google data center site in LaGrange, Ga. The worker was airlifted in serious condition.


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Workplace Safety

OSHA To Host Webinar Ahead Of Safety Stand-Down

Event supports employer safety planning
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 6, 2026
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OSHA will host an April 8 webinar to help employers prepare for safety stand-down events tied to national campaigns focused on preventing workplace injuries and fatalities.


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Technology News

OpenbooQ Launches Roofing Platform in Dayton, Ohio

Co-founder Salyers named co-CEO
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 6, 2026
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OpenbooQ launches its direct-to-consumer roofing platform in Dayton, Ohio, appointing a co-CEO as the company begins expanding its AI-driven service model nationwide.


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Construction Is Hiring Again — but Fuel Costs and Borrowing Rates Are Eating Into the Good News

The industry added 26,000 jobs in March, but diesel topping $5.40 a gallon and rising Treasury yields are raising alarms for contractors heading into the busy season
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
April 3, 2026
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The industry added 26,000 jobs in March, but diesel topping $5.40 a gallon and rising Treasury yields are raising alarms for contractors heading into the busy season


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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Seeks AI Expansion in Apprenticeships

Effort targets workforce training programs
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 3, 2026
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The Labor Department is seeking a national contractor to expand AI training in apprenticeship programs, aiming to modernize workforce development and meet growing industry demand.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

Valcourt Group Acquires Texas-Based Omega Waterproofing

Deal expands footprint in Central Texas
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 3, 2026
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Valcourt Group acquired Omega Waterproofing, expanding its presence in Texas and adding restoration capabilities in the San Antonio–Austin and South Texas markets.


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Workplace Protection

Labor Department Proposes Visa Wage Rule Changes

Proposal targets prevailing wage standards
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 2, 2026
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The Labor Department proposed updates to visa wage rules, aiming to align foreign worker pay with U.S. rates and reduce incentives to undercut domestic wages.


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Giving Back

Skyline Donates Roof to Injured Army Veteran

North Carolina project aids wounded veteran
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 2, 2026
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A North Carolina contractor and partners provided a free roof to an Army veteran injured in Afghanistan, highlighting industry collaboration and ongoing support for service members.


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Ginny Pitcher
Top 100

Greenwood Industries Promotes Ginny Pitcher to EVP of Enterprise Strategy

Pitcher has been with Greenwood Industries since 2021, serving in senior leadership roles in marketing and corporate communications.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
April 2, 2026
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Pitcher has been with Greenwood Industries since 2021, serving in senior leadership roles in marketing and corporate communications during a period of significant organic growth and platform expansion. 


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