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Colorado Roofing Association (CRA)
The Colorado Roofing Association was established in 1978. Our commitment is to “Promote the ethics, education, and image of the roofing industry throughout the State of Colorado through the actions of its members.”
Volunteer members of the non-profit organization serve on the Board of Directors and chair the 12 active committees that ensure this commitment is met. With over 260 members statewide, the CRA has become one of the top trade associations in the Western region and professionally represents a unified voice for the industry.
Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: Joint Event With ASA, CRA and RMSCA.
Thursday, March 4, 2025, from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at Tradecraft Industries
Get ready for a thrilling night of poker, fellowship and connections at the Texas Hold ‘Em Fundraising Tournament, benefiting the Colorado Subcontractors Coalition (CSC). Join us at Tradecraft Industries for an evening packed with excitement, networking, and camaraderie as we bring together industry professionals for a worthy cause.
Whether you’re a seasoned poker player or just in it for the fun, this event offers a great opportunity to meet peers, strengthen relationships and support CSC's mission. Enjoy a night of competitive play, good company and a shared commitment to the subcontracting community. Seats are limited, so secure your spot at the table and bring your best poker face!
Entry fee: $99 - Includes food, snacks poker chips and three drink tickets.
(CRA Member CIU’s = 1 per person)
Introduction to Roofing
Classes from Tuesday, February 4 at 8 a.m. to Thursday, February 13 at 5 p.m.
CRA's Introduction to Roofing course will expose your employees to the basics of roofing and teach them what they are doing, why they are doing it and upon completion give them an understanding that roofing can lead to several career paths within the industry. Retaining good employees is important to all of us and providing them the education they need is a proven method of retention!
CRA classes are limited to two students per company. Student registration forms will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Small class size; maximum 16 students per course. The same person must attend all 6-days.
A certificate of completion will be issued upon passing the course.
Tuition (full 6 days):
- CRA Member: $600.00 (Full 6-days)
- Non-member: $1000.00 (Full 6-days)
Bring with you:
Students should bring their own gloves, safety glasses and hand tools. (Supplementary tools will be available for use during the class.)
*Coatings is on the last day of class and students will be working with materials that can stain your cloths. Please wear or bring an old set of cloths that may get stained or ruined.
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Member Events
CRA hosts a variety of events throughout the year from member luncheons to contnuing education and trainings. Some of their signature events include their trade show, awards dinner, golf tournament and sporting clay tournament!
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YEP Epic Snow Day 2025
Monday, February 10, 2025
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST
Join us on the slopes! FREE snacks, lunch, drinks, games, networking and music! BYOB!
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN LIFT TICKET. Register to let us know you are coming, then reserve your lift ticket for February 10, 2025, ASAP! Purchase from A-Basin or get a GEM Pass while they last.
24th Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday, February 27, 2025
5:30 p.m. Cocktails | 7 p.m. Dinner | 8 p.m. Awards Presentation
Social Capitol Event Center
6543 Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80003
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the “Best of the Best” in Colorado’s roofing projects and shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of our members! We’ll be recognizing top contractors in both steep and low-slope roofing and honoring one outstanding individual with a prestigious lifetime achievement award for their amazing contributions to Colorado’s roofing industry!
You won’t want to miss it!
Training Center
Established in 2012, the CRA Training Center will help you and/or your employees in personal development and advancement through hands-on instruction. We believe that improving your knowledge of roofing directly relates to leveraging your skills and training for increased efficiency, productivity and quality within the present job and on the jobsite. CRA Training courses have already helped over 1,200 students acquire the additional training, techniques and experience to build their skill set and confidence levels, resulting in increased productivity and effectiveness.
We provide first-hand, practical information in a hands-on setting. Roofing solutions are organized into courses that target your particular situation, equipment, safety considerations and work practices. Small classes ensure personalized training that increases sustained knowledge and enhances valuable trouble shooting techniques.
CRA’s Training Center is located at 1660 Jasper Street, Unit I in Aurora, CO and is designed specifically for roofers and roofing applications. The center is being used for our Intro to Roofing, TPO/EPDM, Metal Roofing and Roof Coatings classes. The training space is also available for rent to our members and non-member contractors, manufacturers and others who need space to conduct their own training.
Education
One of the primary goals of the Colorado Roofing Association is to educate its members. To reach this, CRA holds a variety of seminars and programs throughout the year that target specific roofing areas with the goal of increasing our membership’s knowledge and awareness of each. Past topics have covered such topics as TPO/EPDM, legal exposures, roofing technical updates, Silica exposure, metal roofing, underlayments, self-adhered membranes, submittal writing, hail damage assessment, healthcare reform, social media marketing, collections, plan reading, mold litigation exposure and felt alternatives.
Roofs are a consumer's first line of defence against mother nature. They are one of the most important parts of a home or building because they protect the structure from the natural elements such as wind, rain, fire, ice, snow, extreme heat and hail. If the roof is damaged, there will likely be subsequent problems within the home or building. Over time, if ignored, water leaks can lead to serious problems on the interior including water damage, mold and other structural issues, as well as a roof collapse. The Colorado Roofing Association’s goal is to help homeowners and commercial building owners and managers make informed decisions about replacing and maintaining their roof systems.
Rob McReynolds Raise the Roof Charity Fund
The Rob McReynolds Raise the Roof community outreach fund was established in memory of Rob McReynolds. Rob was a fighter who won - first in wrestling, then in love, and later in business. But like any great fighter, he showed us that life is not about the individual wins. Rather, his life leaves a lasting impact because of how he chose to be accountable to each and every one of the moments in between, all the way through a graceful, life ending battle with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
He began his 36-year career in the roofing industry in Colorado, and went on to purchase D&D Roofing, Inc. in 1997. Rob was known as much for his enthusiasm and trustworthiness as he was for his work ethic. Through Rob's leadership, D&D earned many workmanship awards from the Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) for 15 consecutive years, and won the prestigious Gold Circle Award for job of the year from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Fittingly, in 2013 Rob won the CRA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Rob was able to influence the standards of an entire industry while serving as director and Board President of the CRA from 2001-2004 and at the national level as a board member, director and vice president of the NRCA. During his CRA Presidency, Rob made community service a priority and always challenged the membership to get involved and give back to the industry. This commitment continued even after leaving the CRA Board. Rob was always one of the first to step-up and help when it was needed. In establishing this fund, the Colorado Roofing Association wishes to honor his memory and the lasting impression he has made on us and the roofing industry.
Projects Completed using Raise the Roof donations:
- Aurora Soup Kitchen
- Anchor House (home for emancipated foster youth)
- Home in Otis, Colorado (single father of child with disability)
- Integrated Family Community Services Food Kitchen (detached garage)
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CRA 22nd Awards Dinner
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An evening to honor the “Best of the Best” in Colorado’s Roofing projects and to highlight the achievements of our members. Recognition is given to contractors in both the steep and low slope roofing categories and a Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an outstanding ...
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