More than 500 contractors attended Marcos Sierra’s Mutual Success workshop in New Jersey, combining business strategy training with fundraising for humanitarian aid.
A contractor workshop led by Marcos Sierra, president of Sierra Roofing & Solar, drew 540 attendees and raised over $30,000 for Humane Borders while emphasizing implementation, margins and disciplined business growth.
Johns Manville lanzó un centro de recursos en español para techadores comerciales, ofreciendo guías, hojas de datos de seguridad (SDS) y videos para ayudar a las cuadrillas a acceder a información técnica en el lugar de trabajo.
Johns Manville launched a Spanish-language hub for commercial roofers, offering guides, SDS and videos to help crews access technical information on the job.
The U.S. Department of Labor is making $98 million available through its YouthBuild Program to expand pre-apprenticeships for young people ages 16–24, with a new emphasis on registered apprenticeships and AI literacy.
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. will bring a solutions-driven approach to the full building envelope at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, highlighting how roofing systems connect with waterproofing and critical transitions to support performance across all six sides of the structure.
Siplast welcomed 11th- and 12th-graders from Arkadelphia High School back to its 12,500-sq.-ft. RISE Center on Nov. 13 for hands-on demos and a behind-the-scenes look at research, testing and manufacturing—including wind-pressure and high-velocity hail testing.
IKO is the 206th member to join the group, which bands roofing professionals together to advance the industry through education and training, technology, sustainability, and philanthropy efforts.
The Roofing Alliance’s Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program offers $5,000 accredited university and $2,000 CTE awards for roofing industry employees, their families, and eligible students. Apply online by 3 p.m. CST on Jan. 30, 2026, through Scholarship America.