Roofing Top Stories

Andrés Ramírez (second from right) attends Roofing Day in Washington, D.C.

Inside Division 7’s Hands-On Approach to Hiring Roofing Talent

Division 7 Roofing’s Andrés Ramirez is on the road recruiting roofing talent and forging future careers.

Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor

April 20, 2026

Andres Ramirez’s Latin American roots and positive pitch for a roofing career path make a difference on the recruiting trail.

Roofing Day attendees in front of the Capitol Building

Roofing Day 2026

Industry Presses Lawmakers on Housing, Workforce Fix

Industry ties labor shortage to housing gap

Tanja Kern

April 16, 2026

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Leaders met lawmakers in D.C during Roofing Day 2026, urging action on housing tax credits and workforce reforms they say are critical to closing a growing housing shortfall.

Dear Anna Podcast

Are AI Agents the Key to Never Missing a Lead?

Roofing contractors should leverage AI for a competitive advantage when it comes to optimizing lead response times.

April 16, 2026

With artificial intelligence built into search engines and social media alike, contractors need to know all their lead funnels are optimized.

The Florida State University Union in Tallahassee, Fla.

University Union Upgrade

Roofing Needs Met at Modernized FSU Student Union

The central hub on Florida State University’s campus gets a new roof assembly comprised of three different systems.

April 15, 2026

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How a Multi-System Roofing Approach Modernized FSU’s Student Union

Supply Chain

How The Home Depot Turned Its Supply Chain Into a Competitive Advantage

What Home Depot's massive logistics network means for contractors, delivery speed, and jobsite performance

Tanja Kern

April 14, 2026

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Home Depot's CFO breaks down how its supply chain transformation is being built around one customer: the professional contractor.

A once-vacant 1950s Getty gas station has transformed into a bustling neighborhood bagel shop.

Project Profile: GAF, KTM Exteriors Revive Bagel Shop Roof with PVC

Sitting idle for 15 years, a Portsmouth, N.H., landmark has new life thanks in part to a new PVC roof.

April 13, 2026

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KTM Exteriors & Recycling used PVC to help revive a Portsmouth Landmark.

Restore or Replace?

Roof restoration represents an effective, minimally disruptive, and cost-optimized solution to elevate a commercial roof’s performance compared to a complete tear-off.

John Walker

April 10, 2026

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Here are what roofing contractors can consider when deciding between restoring or replacing the roof.

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.

Tanja Kern

April 8, 2026

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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.

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The Power of Roofing Day 2026

The NRCA’s Duane Musser previews the issues and opportunities roofing contractors and other roofing pros will push on Capitol Hill April 14-15.

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

April 6, 2026

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Get a glimpse of what issues roofing industry stakeholders will bring to members of Congress in Washington D.C.

A diagram including KPost Company’s Luciano Perez

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.