Items Tagged with 'legislation'

The Labor Department is seeking a national contractor to expand AI training in apprenticeship programs, aiming to modernize workforce development and meet growing industry demand.

The Labor Department proposed updates to visa wage rules, aiming to align foreign worker pay with U.S. rates and reduce incentives to undercut domestic wages.

Industry groups unite to defend sound building science against proposed rules for new public facilities. 

Associated Builders and Contractors called for repeal of federal PLA mandates and workforce visa reform following President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address.

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney and Michele Meier, general manager at Clear Choice Restoration, say the proposed Dignity Act could create a structured legal pathway for undocumented workers, offering much-needed workforce stabilization for construction trades facing mounting labor shortages.

Tariff rollback could steady roofing bids, but distributors must clear higher-cost inventory and officials may pursue new duties under other trade laws.

Professionals from all segments of the roofing industry will come to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the roofing industry; 2026 advocacy issues include workforce challenges and affordable housing.