National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Turning education into real-world roofing careers
By The Coffee Shops®. Students apply classroom training, meet industry professionals and discover career opportunities in roofing. For students exploring the trades, understanding what a career might actually looks like can be difficult without firsthand experience. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips® sponsored by National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), ...
Investing in people is investing in the future of roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA’s people-centered initiatives strengthen leadership, workforce opportunity and well-being across the roofing industry. Throughout my years in the roofing industry, I have learned one simple truth: Our greatest asset is our people. They are the ones who create the products we rely on, run the equipment ...
Invertir en las personas es invertir en el futuro de la industria del techado
Por Heidi J. Ellsworth, traducido por Alberto Torres. Las iniciativas centradas en las personas de NRCA fortalecen el liderazgo, las oportunidades para la fuerza laboral y el bienestar dentro de la industria del techado. A lo largo de mis años en la industria del techado, he aprendido una verdad muy ...
Inside the 2026 Texas Roofing Conference
By Emma Peterson. Get ready for the largest roofing contractor conference in Texas! The 2026 annual Texas Roofing Conference is coming up at the end of October (10/21/26-10/23/26 to be precise). This conference is organized by the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) and provides attendees with the opportunity to attend cutting-edge ...
Asegura tu agenda para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. El evento de este año se acerca rápidamente, con el primer día programado para el 27 de septiembre de 2026, y queremos ayudarte a crear la agenda ideal para aprovechar al máximo tu experiencia. El Western Roofing Expo (WRE), patrocinado por la Western ...
Building a safer construction industry starts with a conversation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Construction Suicide Prevention Week reminds us that every company can help employees find support before a crisis becomes a tragedy. The construction industry knows how to protect people from physical hazards. We hold safety meetings, conduct jobsite inspections, require fall protection and make sure crews understand the ...
Tax credits, incentives and roofing growth: Turning policy Into opportunity
RCS Influencer Will Lorenz explains how roofing contractors can leverage tax incentives and industry advocacy efforts to help building owners invest in their properties while creating new opportunities for business growth. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can read ...
Lock in your WRE 2026 schedule
By Emma Peterson. This year’s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026 and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule. The Western Roofing Expo (WRE), which is sponsored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), is one of the premier events in the ...
Understanding the role of the PIMA survey
By Emma Peterson. This Quarterly Market Index Survey offers a clearer picture of contractor confidence, market conditions and future opportunities. Every quarter, the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) releases a survey sharing insights into the state of the reroofing market. This survey, aptly called the Market Index Survey for Reroofing, ...
Contractors remain optimistic despite evolving market trends
By The Coffee Shops®. What roofing contractors should be watching. While the construction industry continues to expect growth in the months ahead, the latest data suggests that confidence is beginning to soften. For roofing contractors, this serves as an important reminder to keep a close eye on backlog, sales pipelines and market ...
