Construction job openings jumped in April while roofing contractors continued competing for scarce skilled labor, raising concerns about costs, staffing and project schedules.
New Workforce Pell Grants could help roofing contractors recruit and train entry-level workers more quickly as labor shortages continue to strain crews, schedules, and growth.
Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy.
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
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