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Items Tagged with 'workforce'

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Immigration

NRCA Renews Immigration Push as Roofers Face Labor Crunch

Roofing association calls for action from Trump, Congress as immigration and workforce policy remain key priorities for the industry
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Tanja Kern
November 12, 2026
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NRCA says immigration reform will remain a priority in the new Congress as roofing contractors struggle with persistent workforce shortages.



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Workforce Development

Roofing Apprentices Could Unlock $6K Federal Incentive

Qualifying roofing apprenticeship sponsors supporting data centers and other critical infrastructure could receive up to $6,000 per new apprentice
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Tanja Kern
November 9, 2026
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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.


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Workforce

Construction Quits Surge as Labor Market Tightens

Construction quits hit 198,000 in September as job openings rose and labor shortages returned.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 7, 2026
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ABC says rising quits and job openings signal renewed labor pressure for construction contractors.


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IRE 2027

IRE Adds Workforce Development Hub for 2027

The new IRE show-floor destination will focus on recruiting, training, career pathways and retaining roofing workers
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Roofing Contractor Staff
November 4, 2026
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IRE 2027 is adding a Workforce Development Hub aimed at helping roofing contractors recruit, train and retain workers.


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Warehouse Safety

OSHA Renews National Safety Emphasis for Warehouse Workers

Comprehensive inspections focused on common industry hazards like material storage, forklifts and fire prevention are expected.
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Roofing Contractor Staff
October 31, 2026
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Preventing injuries starts with identifying workplace hazards before they lead to incidents.


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Roofing Supplier News

Who’s Hiring in Roofing?: GAF Shingle Plant in Kansas

GAF is hiring at its new shingle manufacturing facility in Newton, Kan., which is expected to create more than 130 high-skilled jobs in the region.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 29, 2026
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Current openings include production operators, production planners, process and reliability engineers, and warehouse and shipping roles.


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U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., site of the Senate’s Oct. 30 vote to end Trump’s emergency tariff authority.
Legislation

Bill Would Lower Social Security Retirement Age for Roofers

Proposed legislation would allow qualifying roofers and other physically demanding workers to receive full Social Security benefits at age 60
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Tanja Kern
October 7, 2026
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Proposed legislation would allow qualifying roofers and other physically demanding workers to receive full Social Security benefits at age 60.


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2026 Metal Special Section

METALCON FORGE

METALCON expands education, networking and workforce programs for women in metal construction
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 5, 2026
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Success can be determined long before the final metal roofing panel is installed. Check out these tips that can help prevent costly callbacks and elevate the quality of every roofing project.


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Workforce Development

DOL Awards $65M to Expand Skilled Trades Training

Community college grants target construction and other high-demand industries
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 25, 2026
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The Labor Department awarded $65 million to community colleges to expand short-term workforce training, including programs targeting construction and the skilled trades.


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Workforce Development

Survey: Young Construction Workers Want Employers to Invest in Technology

STACK research finds technology, training and knowledge sharing could play a role in retaining newer workers
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
September 22, 2026
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A new survey suggests entry-level construction workers increasingly view technology as a tool for career development and knowledge sharing rather than a threat to their jobs.


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