Roofing Alliance
Continuing a legacy of inclusive leadership
By Jenny Yu. Learn how leaders of the Roofing Alliance work together to embrace different perspectives while achieving common goals. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Greg Hudson, the newly elected president of the Roofing Alliance, and Alison LaValley, the executive director of the ...
Immigration, roofing and the power of industry associations
By Emma Peterson. Learn how roofing associations are able to strengthen the industry by uniting our voices. Looking at the news today, it is impossible to ignore the continuous fluctuation of immigration policies in the United States. This nebulous environment has had a devastating impact on the roofing and construction ...
Roofing professionals encouraged to complete safety research survey
The Roofing Industry Safety Practices and Psychological Drivers survey aims to study why some roofing employees do not follow safety practices. The Roofing Alliance, in conjunction with Texas A&M University, is asking roofing professionals to participate in a safety practices survey. The survey results will be used to inform researchers as ...
Push the industry forward by joining an association
RCS Influencer Will Lorenz says organizations like NRCA and Roofing Alliance are key to solving labor issues. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Jenny Yu: Hi everyone, my name is Jenny ...
Tomorrow’s industry leaders take the stage in Vegas
By The Coffee Shops™. Four student teams delivered project proposals for the Cannery Hotel and Casino at the most well-attended Student Competition yet! On the second day of the International Roofing Expo (IRE), a few members of The Coffee Shops™ crew had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Roofing Alliance ...
Navigating labor shortages and compliance pressures
RCS Influencer Tammy Hall says we can protect the future of roofing by investing in people. The roofing industry is at a turning point. We’re all feeling the pressure of labor shortages, and at the same time, compliance requirements keep getting more complex. Safety, training, documentation, workforce verification — it’s a ...
Roofing Alliance and Clemson University roofing training program
By The Roofing Alliance. Train, retain and grow your team's skills with this flexible online professional development program. Whether you're a long time roofing pro or an amateur in the field, taking the opportunity for training is a smart investment in your career longevity. The Roofing Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to elevating ...
The Roofing Alliance announces winners at NRCA’s Industry Awards and Reception
Most Valuable Player, Best of the Best and Student Competition award winners were all recognized. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces this year’s winners of the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, Best of the Best Award and the Construction Management Student Competition winners who were recognized at NRCA’s Industry Awards and Reception ...
Gators, Rams and a pair of Tigers take the stage at the student competition
By Lauren White. Four teams compete at the 12th annual Construction Management Student Competition during IRE 2026. Wednesday morning of the 2026 IRE week started off with the 12th annual Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition – one of our favorite events of the week and it was a full house! Competing ...
IRE day one: Kicking off our roofing Super Bowl
Dozens of interviews, thousands of steps and countless memories, connections and positive energy at day one of IRE. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between The Coffee Shops™ crew about day one of IRE 2026. Karen Edwards: Wow, day one of IRE was amazing. It really was. ...
