The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association is offering more chances for students of its membership to receive help in pursuing a higher education.

The new focus of the Lowe's Foundation aims to address the construction and skilled tradesperson worker shortage facing the U.S. economy.

Employment and retail sales reports indicate that the economy is not slowing nearly as quickly as predicted, according to ABC analysts.

With the support of its Champions, BTF connects youth and people from underrepresented groups with internship and employment opportunities.

Overall construction input prices are 7.9% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.6% higher, says ABC.

The report indicates contractors remain in expansion mode despite rising costs and fears of a recession, says ABC analysts.

Associated Builders and Contractors’ eighth annual Merit Shop Scorecard has ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on how they foster career pathways in construction.

The latest data shows the rate of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the roofing industry increased from the previous year.

Following its annual Leadership Institut, ABC is focusing on increasing member participation in its STEP Safety Management System and grow the workforce talent pipeline.

The effort will allow Job Corps centers throughout the nation to emphasize pre-apprenticeship programs in green energy and other high-growth industry sectors.