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Construction Employment

Construction Jobs Dip in December as Unemployment Hits 5%

AGC says hiring plans remain for 2026, but labor shortages and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on construction employment.

Tanja Kern

January 12, 2026

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Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.

2026 State of the Roofing Industry Report

Annual report uncovers what’s driving contractor confidence, where pain points persist, and how technology and product trends are shaping the year ahead

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Chris Gray

January 5, 2026

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Despite economic turbulence, shifting regulations, workforce challenges and the rise of AI, roofing contractors are showing resilience. RC’s State of the Industry Report explores what contractors can expect next and where the industry is headed.

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Natural Disasters

IBHS Findings on L.A. Fires Reinforces Systems-Based Mitigation

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 5, 2026

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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety released findings that show how a Class A roof, among other improvements, can help mitigate risks and damage when a wildfire sweeps through neighborhoods.

Technology News

ServiceTitan Report Finds AI Rapidly Reshaping the Skilled Trades

First annual industry study shows contractors adopting AI to boost efficiency and performance

Tanja Kern

December 16, 2025

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A survey of more than 1,000 contractors reveals AI is already delivering measurable operational gains across the trades.

Distributor News

Study Finds AI Now Embedded in 60% of Warehouses

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 11, 2025

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A study from MIT and Mecalux shows AI is transforming warehouse operations, with advanced automation now driving enhanced fulfillment, accuracy, and labor productivity — giving roofing distributors a new blueprint for scalable growth.

2025 Commercial Roofing Trends Report

Majority of commercial roofing contractors expect sales growth despite formidable challenges in workforce and costs in 2026

Art Aisner

December 4, 2025

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Majority of commercial roofing contractors expect sales growth despite formidable challenges in workforce and costs in 2026.

Distributor News

Roofr, ABC Supply Launch Integrated Measurement Reports

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 25, 2025

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Roofr and ABC Supply are teaming up to provide a more seamless process to ABC Supply associates and their customers to order Roofr Measurement Reports with new integration into myABCsupply.

Job Market

Private Reports Show Construction Hiring Decline

Construction job postings hit new lows since January 2021, according to Indeed data

Chris Gray

November 10, 2025

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With the federal government shut down, critical job market data is offline — and new numbers from Indeed suggest construction employment has fallen to its lowest level in years.

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Manufacturer News

Owens Corning Reports Declines in Q3 from Slowed Demand

Roofing sees 2% YoY net sales gain despite a quiet storm season

Chris Gray

November 7, 2025

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Challenging market conditions, lower residential demand and a quiet storm season resulted in net sales decreases for Owens Corning in the third quarter, though roofing net sales were up 2% compared to Q3 2024.