By Jesse Sanchez. Tackling the industry’s labor shortage by connecting contractors with the specialized talent they need to succeed. The roofing industry has long grappled with a shortage of skilled professionals, but Luke McCormick, CEO of Roofing Talent America, is tackling the issue head-on. In this interview with Megan Ellsworth at the ...
The second iteration of IRE awards celebrate cutting-edge developments in materials, equipment, tools and services that are revolutionizing roofing and exterior construction for businesses, laborers, commercial and residential. The International Roofing Expo® (IRE) reveals the recipients of the second annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program for both People's Choice and Experts' Choice categories. This recognition program, powered ...
By Dani Sheehan. Make your voice heard and help our industry advocate for policies that support workforce development and economic growth on Capitol Hill. If you haven’t registered yet for Roofing Day in D.C. 2025, there are still a few days left! Make sure to book your accommodations at the Grand Hyatt ...
By Dani Sheehan. Come together as an industry and help lawmakers understand the challenges and opportunities within the roofing industry. Roofing Day in Washington D.C. is taking place for another incredible year on April 8-9, 2025! Every year, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) ROOFPAC brings together roofing professionals from across the ...
By Emma Peterson. Introducing students to commercial roofing through the SkillsUSA competition. Encompassing more than 400,000 individuals, SkillsUSA is the number one development organization for the trades. SkillsUSA is organized around regional, state and national contests that encourage the best from participating industry leaders, students and instructors. Included in the contests are ...
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Talent America offers four lessons to help you retain the best talent in the industry. Reputation is everything, and especially in the roofing industry. You probably already look at how your brand reaches your customer base – constantly developing what you stand for and why you’re the right ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the roofing industry is engaging and supporting the next generation in a variety of ways In response to the ongoing labor and skill shortage, the roofing industry has truly come together to create innovative and engaging workforce development and education opportunities. In this Read, Listen, Watch® (RLW), ...
By Dani Sheehan. The best part about the roofing industry is that if you have passion and work hard, you can go as far as you want. The path to a fulfilling and successful career isn’t always clear. College is often presented as the default route, but for those who struggle in ...
By Emma Peterson. Get ready to figure out what exit you’re taking on the Jersey turnpike as you head to Atlantic City for one of the biggest regional roofing events in the country. The North / East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) is a regional association for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New ...
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 ...