NWIR (National Women in Roofing)
Women in the metal industry over the centuries
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
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
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers have been interested in this month! For the roofing and construction industries, February is the heart of the famous “tradeshow season.” The Coffee Shops™ crew has loved going from event to event, catching up with colleagues, meeting new friends and learning about ...
Top February stories: Competitions, rewards and new regulations
By Emma Peterson. From the biggest, international roofing event to new innovations and mandates, February was a busy month! In the roofing world, this February was all about trade shows and events. From the International Builders Show (IBS) to the National Women in Roofing (NWIR)’s annual conference. Two of our top articles ...
Días de NWIR: Brindando apoyo a las mujeres en la industria a través de sesiones educativas en español
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
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
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
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
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, ...
Mark your calendars, bring your A-game and we’ll see you in San Antonio!
By Dani Sheehan. Where can you find exciting new products, hands-on demos and an epic nerf-gun shoot out? Progressive Materials has it all at booth #6101! The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025 is right around the corner, and as always, we can’t wait to see what new products and services ...
