You don’t want to miss NERCA’s 97th Roofing Convention and Tradeshow

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 Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Delaware. With connections to national organizations like the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and other major roof industry players, this organization builds success, fosters innovation and creates lasting connections between professionals in their area.  

Their biggest event is their regional tradeshow, which kicks off on March 18 this year! 2025 actually marks the 97th annual hosting of this show and you will not want to miss it. From quality education to an incredible exhibit hall (open March 19 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and March 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), there is so much to do. The Coffee Shops™ crew will also be on site, so make sure to stop by booth #604 and say hi to us! Beyond that, here is a summarized schedule of the other things happening.  

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

12:00 p.m. — Data-Driven Sales & Customer Trust: Optimizing Your Leads and Leveraging Reviews for Business

Taught by Greta Bajrami, the CEO and founder of Golden Group Roofing & Greta Bajrami Consulting, this two-hour seminar will help attendees learn essential, data-driven sales strategies. By learning these techniques and strategies, you can attract high-quality leads and build a sustainable customer base that fosters sustainable growth in your business.  

2:00 p.m. — NRCA Update on Current Roofing Industry Technical Issues

This two-hour presentation will cover a variety of technical topics that are timely and relevant to contractors. Taught by NRCA’s VP of Technical Services, Mark S. Graham, you will walk away with new understanding about the 2024 I-codes, FM’s field wind uplift testing and roof deck loading considerations. As a perk, this session will also help you get educational credits towards renewal of your Construction Supervisors License (CSL).

4:00 p.m. — pH7: The 7 Elements of the Prosperous Human

Jim Johnson, the head coach of ContractorCoachPRO will use this two-hour session to teach contractors how to build the life they want. His presentation will share “The 4 lies that keep us from living life, the 7 elements of the prosperous human and tips on thinking ‘orbitally instead of traditionally.’”

5:30 p.m. — Welcome Reception

You can close out your first day of the show in the Convention Registration Area for the NERCA Welcome Reception. This is a perfect way to connect and network with other professionals in the field. The two-hour event includes complementary beverages and appetizers. There will also be a silent auction!

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

9:00 a.m. — Re-roofing Contracts: Provisions to Include in Your Re-Roofing Contracts to Manage Liability

Kick off day two with a two-hour program from Stephen Phillips and C. Leanne Prybylski of Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, PC. They will share tips and suggestions on managing liability when it comes to reroofing projects. Not only will this help you better navigate contracts, it also is recognized by MA & RI as satisfying educational credits towards renewal of Construction Supervisors License (CSL) requirement.

11:00 a.m. — Technical Issues in the Roofing Industry Panel

The roofing industry is changing and evolving with each day and technology advances and regulations shift. This two-hour panel is a great way to keep up to date on everything happening. It will be moderated by NERCA with panelists Stephen Phillips and C. Leanne Prybylski of Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, PC along with Mark S. Graham from NRCA. Like many of the other educational offerings at the show, this is recognized by MA & RI as satisfying educational credits towards renewal of Construction Supervisors License (CSL) requirement.

4:00 p.m. — Happy Hour Reception

While the exhibit hall floor will have already opened at 1:00 p.m., this is a great opportunity to explore with some complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and light snacks. It can often be hard to work in time to explore all the exhibitor booths at busy shows like this, so we love that they have built in this time!

6:00 p.m. — Latinos in Roofing Reception

Later, after the Happy Hour Reception, there will be another networking event specifically for Latinx professionals in the industry. This hour-long event is a great way to catch up with old colleagues and make new friends.

Thursday, March 20, 2025

7:30 a.m. — Material Handling: How to Safely Hoist Materials and Equipment

The final day of this year’s show starts bright and early with a two-hour presentation about handling materials and equipment safely. Taught by Peter Shackford, who is the director of safety & risk control services at Hettrick, Cyr & Associates, will help participants increase their ability to identify hazard risks, implement prevention methods and increase awareness of training and prevention methods. Like the other education sessions, you can get education credits towards renewal of your Construction Supervisors License (CSL) requirement by attending.

9:30 a.m. — NERCA’s Annual Business Meeting and Breakfast

Closing out the day and the show is NERCA’s annual meeting. Sponsored by ABC Supply and Beacon Building Products, this meeting has a full agenda with the presentation of the Clarence J. Carr Roofing Industry Annual Award, the election of executive committee & board of directors and greeting/updates from NRCA.  

There will also be a guest speaker in the form of David Tyree, former New York Giants special teams player. David, who was the 2003 Special Teams Rookie of the Year and one of the 2005 NFL All-Pro special teams players, will be sharing his insights on leadership development, career transitions, and total wellness.

Learn more about the NERCA show and plan your attendance online!