National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
NRCA continues to advance roofing through workforce, advocacy and safety initiatives
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Understanding key updates and insights on the initiatives shaping the future of roofing as I prepare to join the NRCA board in June 2026. One of the most important resources we have in the roofing industry are our associations. They bring contractors, manufacturers, distributors and service providers ...
Fifth-generation roofer wins SkillsUSA competition
By Jenny Yu. The competition provides young people with an opportunity to develop essential skills and invaluable experiences. At the Oregon SkillsUSA 2026 competition, Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ spoke with the winner and sole participant, Eric Schilling, and his father, Mike Schilling, president of Carlson Roofing Company ...
Advocating for better outcomes with associations
RCS Influencer Aaron Weinstein says change doesn't happen overnight, but associations are a mechanism for driving change in the day to day. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Aaron Weinstein of Terial. You can Read the interview below, Listen to the podcast or Watch the ...
Why SkillsUSA matters for roofing’s future
By Emma Peterson. How competition and mentorship help students find careers in roofing. As the 2026 SkillsUSA National Championship get closer (it’ll be hosted June 1-5, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia), we wanted to take a moment to highlight the way this organization supports students and celebrates the trades. To do ...
Por qué unirse a una asociación local de roofing es clave
Por Alberto Torres. Como la conexión, la educación y la representación hacen más fuertes los negocios. Muchos piensan que el éxito solo depende de lo que pasa sobre el techo. En la industria de roofing, las relaciones, el conocimiento, el respaldo y todo lo que existe detrás en lo más ...
FRSA Expo returns with top-tier education and industry backing
By Jenny Yu. Contractors will gain practical insights from leading experts while connecting with top manufacturers and suppliers. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) is hosting its 104th Convention & Expo from June 10-12, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in in Kissimmee, ...
Oregon SkillsUSA Competition spotlights the next generation of skilled professionals
By Jenny Yu. Participants say SkillsUSA helps them explore careers and grow beyond the classroom. At the Oregon SkillsUSA 2026 Competition, students from all over the state showcased their technical abilities, creativity and career readiness across a wide range of disciplines. From culinary arts to healthcare and engineering, competitors ...
SkillsUSA from the student perspective
By Emma Peterson. Three students from Oregon share their SkillsUSA experiences and stories. This year, Lauren White, editor of The Coffee Shops™, had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Oregon SkillsUSA state competition. SkillsUSA competitions are fundamental and valuable opportunities for supporting the next generation of tradespeople as they grow ...
SkillsUSA is building the workforce of tomorrow
By Emma Peterson. How SkillsUSA is preparing the next generation of roofing and construction professionals through competitions and conferences. The phrase “labor shortage” is far from unfamiliar for anyone who has been around the roofing sector or the larger construction trade. In fact, reports indicate that 36% of roofing contractors ...
Memberships made for you
By Emma Peterson. Exploring how IFD supports professionals worldwide with their different membership opportunities. The International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) was designed to unite professionals from across the roofing industry to work together to “safeguard and support the common economic, business, technical, social, cultural and other professional interests ...
