Community
Holiday spirit goes Western at ARCA’s annual celebration
By Alex Tolle. Arizona’s roofing community is invited to gather for an afternoon of food, drinks, networking and Western-themed holiday fun. The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) is putting a Western spin on its holiday celebration with the 14th Annual Ho! Ho! Hoedown. The event will bring roofing professionals together to celebrate ...
IFD membership connects roofing professionals worldwide
By Megan Ellsworth. Global connections, technical insight and industry leadership make membership valuable. For roofing contractors, manufacturers, associations and technical experts looking beyond their local markets, membership in the International Federation for the Roofing Trade offers a direct connection to the global roofing community. The IFD serves as an international ...
Teeing off for charity
By Emma Peterson. RCAM’s 2026 Golf Tournament brought professionals together for a day of golf, connection and giving back! The Roofing Contractors of Manitoba celebrated the end of the summer season in style by hosting a golf tournament for their members! Not only was this event a great way for professionals from ...
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Heidi J. Ellsworth to share the NWIR story with Raise the Roof
By The Coffee Shops. From connection to leadership, the roundtable will explore the NWIR story and the future of women in roofing. Raise the Roof has become a leading voice for women in the U.K. roofing industry, bringing together professionals from across the sector to support career development, foster connections and ...
GAF expands SkillBridge partnership with new hands-on manufacturing training for transitioning service members
The manufacturing program builds on GAF's existing work to help service members transition into careers in the skilled trades. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced today the expansion of its partnership with the DoW SkillBridge program to include a no-cost, six-month GAF manufacturing ...
Show off your furry friend!
By Emma Peterson. TRI-BUILT's annual Top Dog contest is back, and they want your pup to be featured in their 2027 calendar! It might be hard to believe, but we’re coming up on the last quarter of 2026! And not only does that mean it’s time for contractors in ...
Investing in people is investing in the future of roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA’s people-centered initiatives strengthen leadership, workforce opportunity and well-being across the roofing industry. Throughout my years in the roofing industry, I have learned one simple truth: Our greatest asset is our people. They are the ones who create the products we rely on, run the equipment ...
Invertir en las personas es invertir en el futuro de la industria del techado
Por Heidi J. Ellsworth, traducido por Alberto Torres. Las iniciativas centradas en las personas de NRCA fortalecen el liderazgo, las oportunidades para la fuerza laboral y el bienestar dentro de la industria del techado. A lo largo de mis años en la industria del techado, he aprendido una verdad muy ...
Building a safer construction industry starts with a conversation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Construction Suicide Prevention Week reminds us that every company can help employees find support before a crisis becomes a tragedy. The construction industry knows how to protect people from physical hazards. We hold safety meetings, conduct jobsite inspections, require fall protection and make sure crews understand the ...
Reflections on growth, leadership and community
By The Coffee Shops®. In a recent letter, Christine Mockenhaupt shares firsthand insights into taking the leap and pushing yourself further. For many roofing professionals, growth often comes with a difficult decision: Staying comfortable or taking a chance on something new. That reality is something National Women in Roofing ...
