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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
From classrooms to careers
By Emma Peterson. Learn how NRCA is supporting the future of the roofing industry at SkillsUSA 2025. Since the 1880s, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has done everything it can to recognize, unite and support the craftspeople and professionals that make up the roofing industry. As part of their mission, they ...
Bridging the generational gap
By Emma Peterson Six practical tips to leading a multigenerational workforce more effectively. Today, we have a more age-diverse workforce than we have seen in the past. For the roofing industry, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) reports that 15% are Baby Boomers (15%), 31% are Generation X, 36% are Millennials and ...
Where we stand: A look at the Q1 2025 Market Index Survey for Reroofing
By Emma Peterson. Looking at the industry through key takeaways and highlights from the Q1 2025 Market Index Survey. Only one quarter into the year, 2025 has already presented unique challenges for the roofing industry. It can be a bit overwhelming to try and keep up with everything going on in the ...
Help shape the future of roofing at IRE 2026
The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 has extended their call for presentations through May 27, 2025. Industry professionals are invited to share their expertise at the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), the premier event for roofing and exterior contractors. Set for January 20–22, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. IRE ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® En Español: 5 artículos más leídos del mes de abril
Por Jessica Bravo. ¡Descubre cuáles fueron los temas que más llamaron la atención de los lectores de The Coffee Shops™ durante abril! Otro mes, otro éxito para RoofersCoffeeShop® en español. Este mes, los artículos más leídos abarcaron desde cumbres y exposiciones, una colaboración icónica, la entrada al mundo de la ...
A great crew is like an orchestra
By Dani Sheehan. Bryan Pribula found roofing as a recession-proof career – he stayed for the culture. In a recent episode of People Make Roofing, co-hosts Luke McCormack of Roofing Talent America and Heidi J. Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop® sat down with Bryan Pribula, branch manager for Eskola Roofing in Nashville, Tennessee. Bryan’s ...
Trade Association Coalition announces Q1 findings from market index survey for reroofing
Reroofing survey shows rising customer inquiries but slight drop in project contracts for Q1 2025. A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2025. The survey is an industrywide effort ...
Integrating wind performance into the building system
By GAF. Whether you’re a contractor, an architect or an engineer, learn why wind design matters in commercial building projects. When designing a commercial roofing system, wind resistance is a critical component of the entire building envelope. Proper wind design protects long-term performance, safeguards against costly failures and ensures compliance with codes, ...
Political shifts and changes from Washington D.C. to jobsites around the country
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares insights on how the 2025 political landscape is affecting the roofing industry. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth caught up with Trent Cotney to talk about how contractors and businesses are being impacted as the 2025 political landscape continues to evolve. If ...
May is mental health awareness month
By Emma Peterson. It’s time to start the hard conversations about mental health and addiction because those conversations save lives. With May being mental health awareness month, this is a great moment to shine a light on the mental health challenges members of our industry face on a daily basis. To talk ...
