Roofing contractors and other industry stakeholders looking to head back to New Orleans for the 2022 International Roofing Expo (IRE) can take advantage of early-bird pricing through Dec. 14.
A coalition of construction associations say an emergency temporary standard enforcing vaccine mandates could worsen labor shortages and cause economic problems for the industry.
A new rule from the Department of Labor will require employers with 100 or more employees to vaccinate their workforce against COVID-19 or submit regular tests.
A survey of Construction Dive readers shows vaccine hesitancy still remains in the construction industry, though concerns for safety among vaccinated workers is increasing.
The updated guidance expands information on measures for protecting workers in higher-risk workplaces with mixed-vaccination status workers, such as all workers wearing masks around others.