National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Top September stories: Acquisitions, website launches and giving back to the industry
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past September. September turned out to be a busy month full of important news and exciting announcements for the industry. Kingspan announced their acquisition of IB Roof Systems, marking their entrance into the U.S. market. This move ...
Florida under state of emergency with Hurricane Milton
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. With many towns and neighborhoods still recovering from Hurricane Helene, Floridians now find themselves facing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. On Monday, October 7, Governor DeSantis issued an updated state of emergency, expanding the list of affected counties from 35 to 54. What a state of emergency ...
Navigating the 2024 elections as a contractor
By Emma Peterson. Learn how November 5 might shape the future of the contracting industry. As we move through the 2024 election season, many professionals are wondering if the current state of the presidential and congressional races will impact the industry. To take a deeper dive into this topic, Reid ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps give an indication of the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking ...
Developing the future of roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. A growing movement and how contractors can get involved. In an effort to tackle the ongoing labor shortage in the roofing industry, SkillsUSA has emerged as a key player in workforce development, offering vocational training that prepares students for leadership and hands-on roles in skilled ...
The 2024 Election - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Reid Ribble of NRCA. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Hello and welcome to Contractor Outlook Newscast. My name is Heidi Ellsworth and this is a newscast for all contractors. ...
GAF Roofing Academy reaches milestone, placing 2,000 graduates in jobs across the United States
Tuition-free workforce program trains veterans, women, formerly incarcerated and other individuals in roofing, providing a pathway to job opportunities. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced it has placed 2,000 graduates in jobs across the United States through GAF Roofing Academy, the tuition-free ...
Industry invited to submit MVP nominations by September 27, 2024
MVPs are role models who demonstrate work-related and personal goals to which others in the roofing industry aspire. The Roofing Alliance has issued a call to all roofing industry professionals for the 2024-25 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. The program spotlights and promotes excellence in the industry with the MVP Awards ...
NRCA and Beacon Exit Planning to hold exit planning seminar
The event will start with a reception Wednesday evening followed by learning and discussion on Thursday and Friday and optional 30-minute coaching sessions Saturday. The National Roofing Contractors Association invites business owners to register for its two-day seminar — Understanding Your Exit Options Seminar — that will dive into the ...
NRCA wins award for Future Executives Institute program
NRCA has been recognized for its excellence in the industry. NRCA has announced it recently won a 2024 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Award® for its FEI program. The association received a Bronze award in the Best Association Professional Development Program category. FEI is a comprehensive and powerful leadership development experience ...
