Community
Showing up for advocacy matters
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Day in D.C. 2025 offered a glimpse of what real progress can look like: passionate professionals sharing real-world insights to help shape better policy. Each spring, roofing professionals from across the country head to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the issues that matter most to their ...
Myrtle Beach met the industry with connection, innovation and education
By Dani Sheehan. From tee times to tech talks, this year’s CRSMCA Roofing Expo and Annual Meeting brought the roofing community together for three days of learning, networking and inspiration. The Carolinas Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Associations (CRSMCA) held its roofing expo and annual meeting June 25-27, 2025, in ...
The foundation of the industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Roofing Alliance continues to lead the industry. After attending the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) last week, I left once again thinking about how much the NRCA and its foundation, the Roofing Alliance, do for the industry. If you are not aware of what the ...
GAF Myerstown plant celebrates 25th anniversary with local residents
Over the past 25 years, the GAF Myerstown facility has become a cornerstone of the local economy and community, employing more than 160 individuals from across the area. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Myerstown, Pennsylvania plant. To mark this milestone, GAF ...
METALCON launches Veteran retreat project with Steel Frame Build
Eagles Landing begins in Las Vegas, bound for Montana. This year, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction is proud to launch a heartwarming project: a full-scale steel frame for a future veteran retreat in Hall, Montana, an inspiring new initiative for METALCON ...
Roofing pride and authenticity
By Emma Peterson. Learn how businesses can empower their teams by creating inclusive and supportive workplaces. Last month, we hosted a special Pride Month edition of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Tremco WTI! In the episode, Megan Ellsworth spoke with a panel of roofing experts and advocates from across the industry ...
Grill Season Giveaway: A salute to hardworking crews
By Dani Sheehan. This Labor Day season, General Coatings is giving back with a Grill Season Giveaway — no photo needed, just your info and your love for a good cookout. Roofing is tough work. While everyone else is lounging by the pool or road tripping across the country for ...
Breaking the five-year barrier
By Jesse Sanchez. A new breed of contractor support is here — and it's designed to equip contractors for long-term success. In a construction landscape where nearly 80% of contractor businesses fail within the first five years, TAMKO’s revamped The TAMKO Edge® contractor program is aiming to flip that statistic. ...
Strength comes in many forms
By Emma Peterson. It is crucial for the roofing industry to prioritize mental health as job safety. We all know that working in the roofing and larger construction industries is hard work that takes a lot of strength. But beyond the physical demands, this work comes with a lot ...
ATAS employees construct shelters for Flint Hill Farm in volunteer initiative
ATAS employees supported a local nonprofit through hands-on volunteer work during a community service initiative. The Volunteer Challenge is an annual event organized by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. It is the biggest mobilization of corporate teams working together with local nonprofits to deliver sustainable, high-impact projects that ...
