Roofing Alliance
Why roofing contractors are making time for IKO’s Profit Power workshops
Thousands of roofing professionals have gained practical strategies, industry insights and business growth tools through IKO's Profit Power workshops Roofing contractors from Portland, Oregon; Houston, Texas; Boston, Massachussetts; and surrounding communities joined IKO's 2026 Profit Power workshops this summer to learn proven strategies for increasing sales, improving operations, navigating industry challenges ...
Building a culture where people know they matter
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Why every contractor should nominate an employee for the Roofing Alliance MVP Awards. Every year our industry talks about labor shortages. We discuss recruiting, training, wages and benefits, all of which are incredibly important. But after sitting in the audience at the Roofing Alliance Most Valuable Player Awards ...
That’s a wrap on National Roofing Week 2026
By Emma Peterson. We had a great time sharing stories and photos over social media with our roofing community! National Roofing Week is an annual event hosted by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) that aims to raise awareness of the roofing professionals who keep our communities safe and ...
Roofing Alliance opens nominations for 2026-27 MVP Awards Program
The industry is invited to recognize outstanding roofing workers by September 14. The Roofing Alliance is now accepting nominations for its 2026-27 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards Program, which recognizes exceptional roofing workers whose leadership, dedication, craftsmanship and service make a lasting impact on their companies, co-workers and communities. The MVP Awards ...
Heidi J. Ellsworth joins NRCA’s Board of Directors and Roofing Alliance’s Board of Trustees
By Emma Peterson. Ellsworth shares that she is looking forward to helping guide strategy and advocacy for the roofing industry in these new roles! Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has advocated and support professionals across the construction industry through education, training and advocacy. NRCA operates through ...
Heidi J. Ellsworth named one of Oregon’s Top Women Leaders for 2026
By Jenny Yu. The honor highlights Heidi's leadership in advancing the roofing and outdoor industries. The Coffee Shops™ are proud to share that our President, Heidi J. Ellsworth, was recently recognized by Women We Admire as one of the Top Women Leaders of Oregon for 2026. The annual list ...
The Roofing Alliance announces 2026-27 leadership
This distinguished leadership group represents some of the industry’s most respected and forward-thinking professionals, whose collective leadership continues to drive meaningful progress across the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2026-2027. Sherri Miles of J.D. Miles & Sons Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia, will serve as president ...
Celebra la industria del roofing este junio
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. ¡La Semana Nacional del Roofing 2026 se llevará a cabo del 7 al 13 de junio y es el momento perfecto para mostrar tu orgullo por la industria del roofing! Cada año, la National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) organiza un evento llamado National ...
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 ...
Celebrate the roofing industry this June
By Emma Peterson. National Roofing Week 2026 will be June 7-13 and it’s the perfect time to show your roofing pride! Each year, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) hosts an event called National Roofing Week. The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the “essential role roofs ...
