Colorado Roofing Association (CRA)
Mental health takes center stage in roofing safety and performance
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Impactful conversations are reshaping jobsite safety and workforce wellbeing across the roofing industry. For years, the roofing industry carried an unspoken rule: Push through, stay tough and keep moving, with little room for conversations around stress or mental wellbeing. Mental health was rarely acknowledged as part of ...
Code alert for Denver contractors!
By Emma Peterson. Avoid failed inspections and stay compliant by reviewing manufacturer instructions relating to painted pipe jack boots. Recently, the Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) released an advisory article about a key code change in the City and County of Denver – Painting of the neoprene or EPDM portion ...
In memoriam: Justin Dunn
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of a good friend, CRA member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and former associates and co-workers. We are saddened to share the passing of one of our members in CRA and ...
CRA show drives record turnout and industry momentum
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how the event delivered strong networking, education and business opportunities for roofing professionals. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) show reinforced its position as a cornerstone regional event, bringing together contractors, manufacturers and industry organizations for one of its largest gatherings to date. This year’s show was ...
Honoring craftsmanship across Colorado
By Emma Peterson. Highlights from the Colorado Roofing Association’s 2026 Awards Dinner. Last month, the Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) hosted their annual awards dinner! Hosted at the Social Capitol in Arvada, this incredible evening brought together contractors from across the state to connect, share ideas and support each other. This ...
Debbie Hathorne receives prestigious CRA Legacy Award
By The Colorado Roofing Association. The Colorado Roofing Association recognized her long-standing contributions to the industry and the organization. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) recently recognized longtime industry leader Debbie Hathorne with its prestigious CRA Legacy Award at the 2025 CRA Awards Dinner. The honor celebrates individuals whose leadership, service ...
In memory of Alfredo M. Ramos
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of a good friend, longtime CRA member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy & condolences to his family, friends and former associates and co-workers. Alfredo M. Ramos passed away at home, surrounded by family, on February 16, 2026, ...
2026 CRA Trade Show
January 29, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT Since 1985, our annual Table Top Trade Show has been a low cost opportunity to make great new contacts with over 1000 installers, builders, architects, manufacturers and applicators of roofing products and services. "Whether you want to showcase your products and services ...
The 41st annual CRA show is on the calendar!
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn with over 1,200 installers, builders, architects, manufacturers and roofing professionals. Since 1985, the Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) has hosted a Table Top Trade Show to help foster community and connections in the roofing industry. This year, the show ...
METALCON 2025 offering unique educational sessions
This year's lineup includes sessions on custom fabrication, sustainability, low-slope detailing and growing your metal business. METALCON has a reputation for having something for everybody. This year’s tradeshow certainly lives up to the hype with new and unique learning opportunities on the show floor and off. Metal without limitations Steve Clisset of ...
