Industry News
IRE Announces Virtual Edition Schedule of Events
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Three days of education, networking and live presentations at the 2021 Virtual International Roofing Expo. COVID-19 has changed our world, but roofing continues to protect structures across the country. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) also continues to provide what the industry needs with their upcoming IRE ...
Polyglass to Showcase Innovative Roofing Technology at the 2021 Virtual International Roofing Expo
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is pleased to announce that it will be an exhibitor at the Virtual Edition of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) on March 2-4, 2021. As one of the roofing industry's most reputable and widely attended trade expos, this year's IRE ...
2020-2021 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award Finalists Announced
Fourteen outstanding roofing professionals compete for Best of the Best Recognition. The Roofing Alliance, celebrating 25 years as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the 2020-21 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards finalists. The winners will be announced during the NRCA’s Virtual Awards Ceremony on March 5, ...
SRS Expands its Presence in California Through the Acquisition of JB Wholesale
This acquisition represents a unique opportunity to partner with one of the largest and most respected independent distributors in the industry. SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”) announced today that it has acquired J.B. Wholesale Roofing and Building Supplies, Inc. (“JB Wholesale” or the “Company”), a distributor of residential & commercial roofing and ...
WSRCA Releases New Dates and Venue for the Western Roofing Expo 2021
The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) has postponed its Western Roofing Expo (WRE) to the fall of 2021. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association Board of Directors – with the support from key exhibitors has decided to move the WRE to October 3-5, 2021 at the RIO All-Suites Hotel & ...
NRCA Reduces Prices for Roof Application Career Training
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Train as many workers as possible with these quality educational programs that transform inexperienced workers to skilled foremen. Training for Roof Application Careers (TRAC) was created by National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to address ongoing workforce issues in the roofing industry. Contractors can empower ...
The Roofing Alliance Announces the 2021 Student Competition Participants
Seven schools are vying for five final positions to compete virtually in the 2021 competition. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the participating universities in its 2021 Construction Management Student Competition. Celebrating its seventh year, the competition had seven schools submit their ...
Registration Opens for the IRE Virtual Edition
By International Roofing Expo. Connect from the comfort of your home or office this March 2-4 for our first virtual event. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is excited to be hosting our first virtual event. The IRE Virtual Edition will feature both live and on-demand educational sessions, robust exhibitor and ...
Construction Employment on the Rise
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Experts predict COVID-19 vaccinations could lead to a promising second half of 2021 for the roofing and construction industries. According to Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 51,000 construction jobs were created in December 2020. Additionally, the industry has added 857,000 more jobs over the last ...
Ahead of the Curve: Green Knight® Lands Top Honors in MRA Best Residential Metal Roofing Competition
The incredible design of the roofs featured in this project highlight the benefits of metal roofing. Green Knight Metal Roofing in Austin, Texas has landed top honors in the Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) 2020 Best Residential Metal Roofing quarterly competition for a challenging, environmentally-friendly roofing project that features a custom, ultra-modern ...
