National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
NRCA announces 2026 Gold Circle winners
Gold Circle Awards were given to NRCA members who made significant contributions to the roofing industry. The National Roofing Contractors Association presented its 31st annual Gold Circle Awards January 21 at the NRCA 2026 Industry Awards and Reception in Las Vegas during the 2026 International Roofing Expo.® Gold Circle Awards were ...
Dennis Runyan receives NRCA's John Bradford Volunteer Award
Runyan received the award during the NRCA 2026 Industry Awards and Reception as part of the 2026 International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced Dennis Runyan, former owner of Dryspace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the recipient of the John Bradford Volunteer Award. Runyan received the ...
International Roofing Expo concludes largest-ever edition, setting new standards for industry collaboration
Record-breaking exhibitor numbers, expanded programming to compliment growing verticals and innovation define the 2026 event. The International Roofing Expo, (IRE) the leading destination for residential and commercial roofing and exteriors professionals, concluded its largest edition to date. Thousands of craftsmen gathered for three days of product discovery, access to the newest ...
Lindy Ryan receives prestigious NRCA J.A. Piper Award
The J.A. Piper Award is the roofing industry’s most prestigious honor and recognizes roofing professionals who have devoted constant outstanding service to the association and roofing industry. The National Roofing Contractors Association has named Lindy Ryan, former vice president of leadership and development at Tecta America, Rosemont, Ill., recipient of its ...
End-of-year insights
By Emma Peterson. We sat down with roofing industry leaders to hear their thoughts about 2025 and predictions for 2026. For the last Coffee Conversations® of 2025, we hosted a panel of professionals from all sides of the roofing industry to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. ...
How mentorship fuels the lifeblood of the industry
By Jenny Yu. This mentorship pair exemplifies how successful relationships can help shape the future of roofing. Ask any successful professional in the industry and they will likely be able to tell you about a mentor who has guided them along their career path. In today’s labor shortage, education ...
The Roofing Alliance announces participation in the 2026 International Roofing Expo®
Roofing Alliance hosts its 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their participation in the 2026 International Roofing Expo® (IRE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 20-22, 2026. The Roofing Alliance will host its 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition with four finalist teams competing in the final ...
Do shingle hail-resistance ratings actually reflect real-world performance?
By Gold Shield Exteriors. For best protection, choose a trusted manufacturer, use SBS-modified options when possible and ensure professional installation. If you've shopped for roofing materials recently, you've probably seen claims about "Class 4 impact resistance" or "UL 2218 certified" shingles. Manufacturers promise these premium products will protect your home from ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
Six standout experiences shape the IRE 2026 agenda
By Jesse Sanchez. From education to industry connection, the International Roofing Expo outlines a full slate of events designed to help contractors learn, network and plan for growth. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 is preparing to welcome roofing and exterior professionals to Las Vegas with a carefully built agenda ...
