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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Single Ply Roofing Industry continues to lead
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. SPRI kicks off 2024 with a successful business meeting. RoofersCoffeeShop® was honored to be a part of the 2024 Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) Annual Meeting. It was an impressive display of roofing technical expertise, industry information, informative speakers and amazing networking. SPRI is a collection of ...
NRCA statement on tax relief for American Families and Workers Act
Tax Relief for American Families Act marks a milestone for roofing contractors. On January 18, McKay Daniels, CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), issued the following statement regarding the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act being considered by Congress: “NRCA commends Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) and Chairman ...
NRCA Releases 2024 Roofing Manual Volumes and Boxed Set
The newest NRCA Roofing Manual provides the industry with the most comprehensive information about metal panel and spray polyurethane foam roaof systems. The National Roofing Contractors Association has released The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems — 2024 to provide the roofing industry with the most comprehensive information ...
Beneath the surface: Exploring the complexities of subcontractor crews, child labor and safety in roofing
By Dani Sheehan. How does immigration reform relate to the roofing industry’s labor shortage? Understand the connection and dive into the darker aspects of the challenges faced by roofing contractors in this Coffee Conversations. By now, the roofing industry’s labor shortage is not new information, but have you thought about ...
How SkillsUSA brings the new generation into the industry
By Emma Peterson. With a workforce shortage in the roofing industry, the SkillsUSA competition is energizing young people to join the industry! Host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with John Esbenshade in Season 5, Episode 31 of Roofing Road Trips chatting about how people can get involved with SkillsUSA, build ...
Stand out in roofing: The impact of certification for contractors
By Jonny Suchor. Learn how NRCA PROCertification® helps contractors and redefines roofing industry benchmarks. NRCA PROCertification® sets the roofing industry's high standard for excellence in roof system installation, ensuring certified installers possess the necessary skills and experience for quality work. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) addresses the challenge ...
The dark side of the labor shortage
By Dani Sheehan. After the New York Times’ recent investigation into the rise of child workers in many of America’s industries, including roofing and construction, we examine immigration and sub crews in roofing while looking at the dark consequences of the labor shortage, including safety, child labor and unfair treatment. ...
From family legacy to industry leaders: Get the business support you need
By Dani Sheehan. See how this dynamic duo expanded the family business and elevated their roofing company by mastering the NRCA’s Future Executives Institute program. For Kendall and Chris Ekerson, owning a roofing company came naturally. They both grew up in the roofing industry and met working for Kendall’s father. ...
Extending tax relief for small businesses
By Dani Sheehan. The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes permanent tax relief for small businesses as passed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. A 20% qualified business income deduction, section 199A, for small businesses organized as pass through entities that started in the Tax ...
Environmental responsibility is your responsibility as a business owner
By Dani Sheehan. Hear from industry experts as they discuss EPA roofing regulations and why you should understand how roofing practices impact the environment. The roofing industry is uniquely positioned in affecting positive change in sustainability and other practices that impact the environment. In the latest Coffee Conversations episode, sponsored ...
