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Roofing is included in a new $40 million federal apprenticeship initiative, but programs must meet specific infrastructure and enrollment requirements to qualify.

OSHA's fact sheet on opioids offers key overdose preparedness strategies for the roofing and construction jobsite.

The Labor Department awarded $65 million to community colleges to expand short-term workforce training, including programs targeting construction and the skilled trades.

Construction added 22,000 jobs in July, with nonresidential specialty trade contractors accounting for most of the industry’s hiring gains.

Los costos de los materiales de construcción registraron un crecimiento cercano al 10% anual, impulsados por el aumento en los precios de la energía, el acero y otros insumos.

Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.

El programa Workforce Pell permitiría usar ayuda federal para capacitaciones cortas en roofing y otros oficios con alta demanda laboral.

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.

Workers Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the country.