Community
The power of community at the 2026 IRE Service Day
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. How IRE's Community Service Day gave back to the community that hosted this year's expo. The roofing industry is built on protecting homes and strengthening communities, and that commitment was on full display during the 17th Annual International Roofing Expo (IRE) Community Service Day. Held on ...
From family-firm to global leadership
By Emma Peterson. Tracking the career of fifth-generation roofer and industry leader Graeme Millar. Roofing has been in Graeme Millar’s ancestry for as long as anyone can remember. It goes back to a man named William John Miller, who started a family firm in 1868. That man was Graeme’s ...
Tee up a great day of golf fundraising and networking at the 2026 RCI-IIBEC Foundations' Golf Outing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Every swing, every putt and every sponsorship helps strengthen the future of the profession. Spring in Northern California sets the perfect stage for a day on the links, and the 2026 RCI-IIBEC Foundations' Golf Outing is shaping up to be a standout event. Registration is now open for ...
Celebrating 10 years of National Women in Roofing
Inspiring leadership stories, meaningful education, hands-on training and a powerful sense of community made NWIR Days 2026 an event to remember. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2026. Karen Edwards: National Women in Roofing 2026 just ended, and ...
Guardian Roofing partners with Owens Corning & Habitat for Humanity on roof deployment project - New roof for Tacoma veteran home
Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation, a leading roofing, gutters and insulation contractor in the Pacific Northwest, is proud to announce a new partnership with Owens Corning and Habitat for Humanity as part of the national Roof Deployment Project. Through this collaboration, Guardian Roofing installed a complete new roof this October ...
The first day of NWIR Days 2026: Connection, leadership and DEI in roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NWIR Days 2026 was a powerful reminder of how far the association has come and how much opportunity lies ahead when women in roofing continue to lead together. The first day of National Women In Roofing (NWIR) Days 2026 opened with energy, purpose and a deep sense ...
Good food, great company and a clear purpose
The ARC Christmas Dinner and Auction stand as a reminder that impact can extend far beyond a single night, reaching veterans who rely on organizations like Fort Kennedy for hope, support and a path forward. The annual Associated Roofing Contractors of Oregon and Southwest Washington (ARC) Christmas Dinner and Auction once ...
A brew-tiful opportunity to win!
By Dani Sheehan. General Coatings Manufacturing Corp wants to hear from you, and the coffee’s on them! Another year in roofing means long days, early mornings and plenty of lessons learned along the way. As the industry looks ahead to 2026, General Coatings Manufacturing Corp wants to hear directly from ...
Building a career in roofing
By JobNimbus. Find out what it takes to start a successful roofing career, from essential skills and safety practices to the best business tools. A career in roofing opens doors to steady work, valuable trade skills and opportunities to grow in one of the most essential sectors of construction. ...
The roofing community comes together for holiday giving
By Jenny Yu. Volunteers packed food kits that will provide holiday meals for 4,000 individuals in Northern Illinois. This holiday season, it’s important to remember to include those in your community who need help when checking off your gift lists. We are pleased to share a story of RoofersCoffeeShop® community ...
