Roofing Alliance
Melvin Kruger scholarship program accepting applications for 2026-2027 school year
Scholarships are available for both accredited post-secondary and vocational/technical trade schools. The Roofing Alliance announces the opening of the Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program for the 2026-27 academic year. The deadline for funding applications is January 30, 2026. The Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program offers two scholarship opportunities. All categories are ...
Two wins, one incredible team
By Emma Peterson. Raincoat Roofing’s Sarah Sutton-Shouse reflects on the team’s double win at IRE 2025. At last year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), Raincoat Roofing made history when two of their team members took home some of the biggest awards of the show – MVP Best of the Best ...
A glimpse into the industry of the American Dream
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts share their experience leading an annual roofing career summer camp that introduces high school students to the endless possibilities of the roofing industry. This past summer, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and the Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) teamed up with the ...
Roofing Alliance announces 12 universities selected for 2025–2026 Construction Management Student Competition
See the future of roofing leadership in action. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation for the industry, is proud to announce the 12 university teams that will compete in the 2025–2026 Construction Management Student Competition. Now in its 12th year, the competition continues to challenge the next generation of construction management leaders, giving ...
Roofing Alliance issues 2026 call for funding
The Roofing Alliance supports innovative projects from industry partners, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations and research firms. The Roofing Alliance has issued its annual call for funding and is accepting applications for innovative research projects that align with its mission and are focused on one of three key areas: Workforce Development and ...
Preparing for IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Industry leaders from NRCA, Informa and SRS share how they are building IRE 2026 into the biggest and most inclusive show in roofing. It might be hard to believe, but the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) is less than four months away now! For those who aren’t ...
Roofing Alliance issues annual call for funding
The Roofing Alliance supports innovative projects from industry partners, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations and research firms. The Roofing Alliance has issued its annual call for funding and is accepting applications for innovative research projects that align with its mission and are focused on one of three key areas: workforce development and ...
The Roofing Alliance launches first university-level minor dedicated to roofing
Collaborative partnership with Clemson University yields four courses and 12 credit hours. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the roofing industry, proudly announces the launch of the nation’s first Minor in Roofing — a landmark initiative funded, developed and driven by the Roofing Alliance in partnership with Clemson University. This innovative program ...
Shaping the next generation of roofers
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the Roofing Alliance is elevating, educating and uniting roofing professionals across the country. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Greg Hudson and Alison LaValley to discuss the Roofing Alliance and its impact on the roofing industry. Greg, ...
Roofing Alliance 2024-25 annual report released
The report highlights accomplishments and philanthropy of members. The Roofing Alliance is proud to release its 2024-2025 annual report. The report highlights the organization’s funding initiatives, membership, communications, awards, student competition and more. Reed Gooding, GSM Roofing and 2024–25 Roofing Alliance president, noted that the alliance added six new members over the ...
