Masks mandates, proof of vaccination or negative tests are some of the COVID-19 policies put in place for the 2022 IRE in New Orleans Feb. 1-3.

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.

The roofing company was recognized for its workplace safety and health program by the Indiana Department of Labor.

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.

The IRE returns to Las Vegas to bring together the roofing industry in person as a whole for the first time since the pandemic.

President Joe Biden announced federal workers will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, including federal contractors.

Contractors and employers no longer need to record adverse side effects that workers experience from COVID-19 vaccinations, according to OSHA's FAQ page.