National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
How roofing companies can prepare for bad weather by partnering with companies in other regions
RCS Influencer Rich Carroll says that by planning ahead and prioritizing employee well-being, you can run a resilient business while ensuring your team is taken care of — both personally and professionally. Severe weather events — hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes and heavy rain — can halt roofing operations, damage ongoing projects and ...
IRE day 2: Students, award winners, concerts and more
From the Student Competition and NRCA Awards to tailgates and concerts, day two of IRE 2025 did not disappoint! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Karen Edwards: Day two of the International Roofing Expo ...
NRCA debuts video to raise mental health awareness
"Substance abuse and suicide claim more roofing lives than job site accidents. We lose more to silence than to falls." The National Roofing Contractors Association has debuted a video encouraging roofing professionals to seek help when they are struggling with mental health. The video, “Be Tough Enough,” raises awareness regarding mental ...
NRCA member companies recognized for membership recruitment efforts
NRCA formally recognized the members during its Industry Awards Ceremony held February 20 in San Antonio. The National Roofing Contractors Association recognizes the following members for their 2024 membership recruitment efforts to the association: Beacon Building Products, Herndon, Virginia CertainTeed LLC, Malvern, Pennsylvania GAF, Parsippany, New Jersey Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio SRS Distribution Inc., McKinney, Texas NRCA ...
NRCA announces 2025-26 officers and directors
Officers and directors announced at the NRCA's 138th Annual Convention will assume their roles June 1, 2025. The National Roofing Contractors Association announced its new slate of officers during its 138th Annual Convention February 19 - 21 in San Antonio. Alex Hernandez, president of Clark Roofing Co., Broadview, Illinois, was elected chairman ...
David Karel receives NRCA's John Bradford Volunteer Award
Alongside running a roofing company, David has served on the NRCA;s board of directors, worked on numerous NRCA committees and dedicated years to volunteer service. The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced David Karel, executive vice president of Garlock-French Roofing, Minneapolis, as the recipient of the John Bradford Volunteer Award. David ...
Four Seasons Kanga Roof honored with 2025 CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award
Four Seasons Kanga Roof recognized for charitable work after raising $250,000 to fund the Evan Vaillancourt, Army Specialist, Legacy Fund Scholarship. The National Roofing Contractors Association and CNA, Chicago, have announced Four Seasons Kanga Roof, Roseville, Michigan, as the grand-prize winner of the CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award for its charitable efforts ...
An ongoing mission to change industry perceptions
By Dani Sheehan. Through People Make Roofing, Luke McCormack is ensuring that the next generation sees roofing for what it truly is: an industry built on resilience, opportunity and community. The roofing industry is often misunderstood. Many believe it’s a field with limited career potential, unsafe working conditions and little room for ...
NRCA announces 2025 Gold Circle Awards winners
The Durable Slate Company, Reinaissance Roofing and Klein Contracting Company recognized for outstanding workmanship in steep and low-slope roofing. The National Roofing Contractors Association presented its 30th annual Gold Circle Awards February 20 at the NRCA Industry Awards Ceremony in San Antonio during the 2025 International Roofing Expo.® Gold Circle Awards ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to register for virtual legal conference
Register for LEGALCon Virtual 2025, which will be held from March 18 to 19, 2025. The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Legal Resource Center is inviting roofing industry professionals to register for its virtual conference, LEGALCon Virtual 2025, which will be held March 18-19, 2025. During the virtual conference, NRCA will provide four ...
