NWIR (National Women in Roofing)

National Snow Guards Safety Month continues through March

March 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

During National Snow Guards Safety Month messages of safe installation practices and the need for snow guards are being shared nationwide. Throughout the month of March, the roofing industry is placing extra attention on the value and safety associated with snow guards. Expert safety support Snow guards are sturdy pieces designed to be ...

Women in the metal industry over the centuries

March 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

MCS Influencer Holly Gotfredson says now is the perfect time to realize a rewarding career in metal. Forging ahead in the 1800’s, Tabitha Babbitt invented the first circular saw. Sarah Guppy, an English inventor, patented her innovations related to metal structures, including designs for safer bridges, railways and ships. Her work ...

Roofing success in the Pacific Northwest: RCAW’s 2025 tradeshow

March 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. From hands-on learning to industry connections, this regional trade show had it all! Here at The Coffee Shops™, our crew members work from all around the country. One of the best parts of this is that we get to explore a variety of trade shows, both nationally and regionally! ...

Top February articles: Tradeshow season and industry expertise

Días de NWIR: Brindando apoyo a las mujeres en la industria a través de sesiones educativas en español

February 25, 2025 at 3:00 a.m.

Por Jessica Bravo. Empoderando a las mujeres hispanohablantes en la industria de techado. En este episodio de La voz de los Ruferos, la anfitriona Itzel Najera conversa con Lorna Rojas, presidenta del Consejo Hispano de National Women in Roofing (NWIR), sobre la importancia de ofrecer las sesiones de ...

Raincoat Roofing’s Sarah Sutton-Shouse honored with NWIR Rising Star Award

February 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Sarah Sutton-Shouse of Raincoat Roofing wins the NWIR Rising Star Award for her leadership, advocacy and commitment to empowering women in roofing. Raincoat Roofing proudly announces that Sarah Sutton-Shouse, service manager, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Rising Star Award. This award recognizes ...

Keeping NWIR in the focus

February 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Lauren White. Making new connections, meeting new people, having new experiences were all part of our focus for NWIR Days 2025. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2025. Megan Ellsworth: I attended the yoga session for the first day of ...

S-5! and National Women in Roofing award scholarship to Houston native

February 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

In addition to the financial award from S-5!, Leslie Quintanila will receive a one-year NWIR membership and personalized career mentorship to support her educational and professional aspirations. S-5!, the global leader in metal roof attachment solutions, in partnership with National Women in Roofing (NWIR), is excited to announce Leslie Quintanilla of ...

Lorna Rojas - Empoderando a las Mujeres en la Industria de los Techos - Transcripción del podcast

February 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Nota del editor: La siguiente es la transcripción de una entrevista con Lorna Rojas de Tremco Roofing and Waterproofing. Puedes leer la entrevista a continuación o escuchar el podcast. Itzel Najera: Bienvenidos de nuevo a otro episodio de la voz de los roferos con Itzel Nágena y Lorna Rojas. Hola Lorna, ...