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Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos, owners of Level Up Roofing

Latinos in Roofing

From Venezuela to Texas: Level Up Roofing

How Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos built a thriving roofing company after starting from zero in a new country.

April 8, 2026

Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos left Venezuela seeking safety and opportunity. With no roofing experience, they launched Level Up Roofing in Texas—now growing fast and preparing for major commercial work in 2026.

Roofing Safety

Safety Spotlight: KPost Company’s Luciano Perez

Luciano Perez prioritized roofing safety as a career upon realizing that too many injuries were being treated as part of the job. He’s been fighting that perception ever since.

Art Aisner

April 4, 2026

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Veteran roofing safety leader Luciano Perez reflects on a career dedicated to roofer safety.

Video/Podcast

Building Tomorrow's Workforce with SkillsUSA

State directors at IRE 2026 highlight how SkillsUSA is building the next generation of skilled trade professionals—from roofing to welding—and why contractors should take notice.

Tanja Kern

February 23, 2026

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Looking for tomorrow’s workforce today? SkillsUSA leaders say the pipeline is already in place—and contractors just need to tap in.

Workforce Development

Roofing Industry Doubles Down on Education

New training centers, hands-on workshops, and bilingual programs underscore the industry’s push to elevate contractor expertise and workforce development.

Tanja Kern

February 10, 2026

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Distributors and manufacturers in the roofing industry are investing heavily in cutting-edge contractor training.

Technology News

Owens Corning University Introduces Virtual Reality Training

Immersive learning helps roofers master real-world installations anytime, in any weather

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 9, 2026

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Owens Corning University expands its digital education lineup with OCU VR, an immersive, bilingual training experience that allows roofing professionals to learn and master critical installation skills in a safe, on-demand virtual environment.

IRE 2026 Session Preview

Growing Sales is EASY… If You Focus on the Right Things

A salesperson’s motivation, mindset, and management, all stems from how well your company executes on two key fundamentals.

John DeRosa

January 19, 2026

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A salesperson’s motivation, mindset, and management, all stems from how well your company executes on two key fundamentals.

ABC Supply Co., Inc., Q&A with Rich Thompson (pictured).

State of the Industry 2026

Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: ABC Supply Co.

Rich Thompson highlights how ABC Supply Co. maintains stability in a rapidly-evolving supplier world, while still innovating with technology, contractor engagement and more in this exclusive Q&A.

Art Aisner

January 13, 2026

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You’ve seen the survey results, now roofing industry leaders weigh in on what will likely determine success – and failure – in 2026.

Unlock the Power of Spray-Applied Canister Adhesives: Proven Tips for Safer, Faster, Smarter Application

Use these field-tested tips to build stronger bonds using spray-applied canister adhesives to work efficiently and keep crews safe in roofing, and construction.

January 1, 2026

Use these field-tested tips to build stronger bonds using spray-applied canister adhesives to work efficiently and keep crews safe in roofing, and construction.