75 U.S. football fields
This is the equivalent size of the roof on Boeing’s Everett Factory in Mukilteo, Washington, which spans 98.3 acres.
42
Average age of construction workers in the U.S.
14%
The percent of construction workers aged 24 and under in the U.S. workforce.
Source: Bigrentz
64%
The number of construction workers who say they’ve experienced anxiety or depression during the past year—a 10% increase from 2024.
Learn more about mental health in the construc- tion industry
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Although making up 76% of the construction workforce, Spanish-speaking workers only hold about 10% of management, business and fi nancial positions.
Learn about the Roofing Alliance’s Best of the Best Award winner.
May 4-8 is OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down
Since 2012, OSHA’s Stand-Down has been a significant initiative aimed at preventing falls in construction. The annual campaign has involved millions of workers and employers worldwide.
