NWIR (National Women in Roofing)
QXO recognizes Vanessa Fusco as the 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year
CEO of Rejoice and Restore LLC in Naugatuck, Connecticut, voted grand prize winner, earning $10,000. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced Vanessa Fusco, CEO of Rejoice and Restore LLC in Naugatuck, Connecticut, as the winner of its 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, a national program that ...
NWIR Oregon is keeping busy!
By Emma Peterson. A look at the Oregon National Women in Roofing Council’s recent calendar. Recently, the Oregon Council of National Women in Roofing (NWIR) sent out a snapshot of their recent and upcoming events – and they are certainly keeping busy! On April 21, they hosted their 2026 ...
Roofing con orgullo
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres Celebra el Mes del Orgullo escuchando a profesionales LGBTQ+ de la industria hablar sobre autenticidad, comunidad e inclusión. Al acercarnos al Mes del Orgullo, reflexionamos sobre algunas de las conversaciones que hemos tenido la oportunidad de compartir con diferentes profesionales de la industria ...
Leveraging associations & chapters: Getting women and emerging leaders connected
RCS Influencer Ashley Pietsch says industry associations like the NWIR center relationships and mentorship to shape long-term success in the industry. At Integrity Insurance & Bonding, we have seen firsthand the value that industry associations bring to both personal and professional growth, especially when it comes to getting women and emerging ...
Celebrating student talent and careers in the skilled trades
By Jenny Yu. The SkillsUSA 2026 Championship will connect students, educators, contractors and manufacturers through hands-on skilled trades competitions. After a year of honing their skills and participating in local competitions, students from across the country are set to compete at the culminating event: the SkillsUSA 2026 Championship. Taking ...
Invaluable training from an industry expert
By Emma Peterson. Learn from John Kenney’s decades of experience and insights through Cotney Consulting Group’s accessible online training programs! Through our work reporting on the world of roofing, The Coffee Shops™ crew get the chance to talk to experts and leaders from all across the industry. One ...
A decade of growth for women in roofing
By Emma Peterson. A candid conversation with two founders of NWIR about how ten years has changed the perception of female professionals. With the amount of stressful news constantly around us, it can be hard to remember to celebrate the good news and progress being made. To put the good ...
La Expo número 104 de FRSA reúne networking y comunidad
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Alberto Torres. La convención de este año ofrece un programa completo de eventos diseñados para conectar a los profesionales y sus familias, tanto dentro como fuera del área de exhibición. La Convención y Expo 104 de Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) se ...
La educación es la clave para escalar en la industria de roofing
Por Jessica Bravo. Lee este artículo para aprender la importancia de la educación continua como dueño de negocio. En esta edición de Coffee Conversations®, patrocinada por APOC, Jessica Bravo conversa con Jaqueline Sancen de Latinos En Roofing, Diana Barriga de National Women in Roofing Conexión Hispana y Gustavo y ...
Trade Association Coalition Announces Q1 Findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing 2026
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 third quarter of 2025. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
