National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Building bonds that go beyond borders
By The Coffee Shops™. The partnership between The Coffee Shops and the IFD creates space for global education, events and collaboration. Earlier this year, RoofersCoffeeShop® was proud to announce a partnership with the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD). IFD serves as a unifying organization for the global roofing ...
Why Pride and inclusion matter in roofing
By Emma Peterson. Industry leaders explain why creating a culture of belonging benefits employees, companies and the future of roofing. June was Pride Month and here at The Coffee Shops™ we celebrated with a special Pride Month Coffee Conversations all about how roofing companies can create inclusive environments within their ...
NRCA Gold Circle Awards: Why recognition matters more than ever in the age of AI
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Industry recognition creates credibility, strengthens marketing efforts and helps contractors stand out in a world where customers and AI tools are constantly searching for proof of expertise. Every day, roofing contractors complete exceptional projects, solve complex building challenges and develop innovative solutions for their customers. They invest ...
Understanding the limitations of OSB in roofing systems
By Eric K. Olson, P.E and Glynnis Flaum, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. OSB used in roofing can both provide satisfactory performance and create additional risk when using used as compared to plywood. Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is an engineered, structural wood panel formed from compressed wood rectangular wood strands bonded with ...
In memoriam of Cheryl Ambrose
By The Coffee Shops™. Remembering Cheryl’s legacy as a roofing industry champion. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) just released news of the passing of Cheryl Ambrose, who served as their vice president of enterprise risk management. Cheryl passed away July 15 and her loss has left the industry mourning a ...
In loving memory of Cheryl Ambrose
She recently retired in June 2026, concluding a distinguished career devoted to construction safety and risk management. Cheryl Merryman Ambrose, 63, of Reedville, Virginia, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, Virginia, following a short illness. Born on August 23, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ...
Associations are a valuable resource
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney recommends everybody get involved in associations, whether it's on the local, state, regional or national level. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Jenny Yu: ...
La guía del roofer para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Descubre los eventos, seminarios y expositores que formarán parte del Western Roofing Expo 2026. Mantenerse al día en la industria del roofing puede ser todo un desafío. Ya sea enfrentando tormentas cada vez más intensas en el campo o lidiando con la ...
Considering roofing as a career path
By Emma Peterson. Showcasing opportunities across the industry for the next generation looking to build their future. For many years now, there has been a significant push for young people to strive for higher learning – that earning a college degree is necessary to build skills that will help them ...
Bigger than red and blue
By Emma Peterson. Diving into how the NRCA advocates for the betterment of the roofing industry and our country, regardless of party lines. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)’s mission focuses on finding ways to support the success of roofing professionals across the United States. And one of the biggest ...
