Labor Department Announces $30M Skills Training Fund for Trades

The Labor Department’s Employment and Training Administration has announced the availability of approximately $30 million in grants through a new Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund program designed to address critical workforce needs in high-demand skilled trades and emerging industries. The program, announced August 6, 2025, in Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 02-25 , will award […]

DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board from Georgia-Pacific Building Products

Georgia-Pacific Building Products has introduced the DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board, a 3/8-inch gypsum-based cover board designed to transform mechanically fastened roofing installations. This cutting-edge solution addresses the industry’s pressing needs for enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and improved ease of use while maintaining uncompromised durability standards. The product’s standout feature lies in its exceptional fastener […]

OSHA Plans ‘Safe + Sound’ Week Aug. 11-17

The U.S. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) recently reported that American businesses spend approximately $177 billion annually on costs related to occupational injuries and medical care. Join companies across the country doing something about it Aug. 11-17 by participating in Safe + Sound Week activities. Roofing contractors and others in the skilled trades […]