NWIR (National Women in Roofing)
Got Skills? These students sure do!
By Lauren White. SkillsUSA 2024 proved that the world is in skilled hands with the next generation of tradespeople entering the workforce. 6,647 students. 115 national competitions. Over 200 SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibitors. 1.79 million square feet of competition area. Welcome to SkillsUSA 2024! Having trained, studied and competed all year, the best ...
Roofing industry unites to encourage the next generation at the 2024 SkillsUSA competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition. The roofing industry has come together to help fund a larger Career Technical Education (CTE) program lead by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With the first focus ...
Hit the green with Integrity Insurance for the 3M Roofing Golf Classic!
Meet at Langdon Farms Golf Club on Wednesday, June 19 Grab your clubs and join Integrity Insurance & Bonding, Inc. at the upcoming 3M & Associated Roofing Contractors Golf Classic on Wednesday, June 19 where they will be sponsoring Hole 12! This year's event, held at the picturesque Langdon Farms ...
Renewed space and renewed hope
By Emma Peterson. Volunteers from NWIR, Bliss Roofing, Mountainwood Homes, Lennar and more come together to support Project Homeless Connect’s mission. Project Homeless Connect (PHC) began in 2006 with Kim Marshall Gordon and her mission of helping the unhoused populations in Washington County, Oregon. Today, PHC operates a street outreach ...
Renewed space and renewed hope
By Emma Peterson. Volunteers from NWIR, Bliss Roofing, Mountainwood Homes, Lennar and more come together to support Project Homeless Connect’s mission. Project Homeless Connect (PHC) began in 2006 with Kim Marshall Gordon and her mission of helping the unhoused populations in Washington County, Oregon. Today, PHC operates a street outreach ...
The new National Women in Roofing’s microsite has launched!
By Emma Peterson. This online platform is the perfect place to find support, information, sponsorship and more resources for women making their way through the industry. The roofing industry may be traditionally male dominated, however National Women in Roofing (NWIR)’s recruitment chair, Shelby Smith, is aiming to make the ...
Paving the way as a female leader in commercial roofing
By Dani Sheehan. Learning to embrace authenticity is as much a part of the journey as learning about roofing. Hear Lauren Morley’s passion for the roofing industry and the value of mentorship, networking and self-discovery in her professional growth. In a recent episode of Stories from the Roof, brought to ...
Catching up with Carroll Consulting Group LIVE at IRE 2024!
By Jonny Suchor. From emerging trends to timeless techniques, the Carroll Consulting Group shares their latest industry insights live from the trade show floor. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Karen Edwards from RoofersCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to catch up with Rich Carroll, a seasoned expert ...
Trade Association Coalition announces Q1 findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2024. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
Finding success in yourself
By Emma Peterson. Follow Michelle Boykin’s story to learn how she joined the industry and found success. Meet Michelle Boykin, the chief operating officer at Rackley Roofing Company. She’s been in the industry for over 15 years and has served as the chair of National Women in Roofing and ...
