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NFRC report calls for climate resilience to become standard in roof design as UK faces more extreme weather
The extreme temperatures experienced across the UK during 2026 provide a timely reminder that buildings designed or refurbished today will need to perform in a very different climate over their service life. As the UK experiences increasingly extreme summer temperatures, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is calling for climate resilience ...
Homes by Avi is raising the roof with launch of hail and wind-resilient housing in Alberta
The new roofing selected by Homes by Avi will exclusively be provided by leading Canadian roofing manufacturer BP Canada. Calgary-based Homes by Avi is strengthening the resilience of new homes across Alberta by becoming the first large-volume homebuilder in the province to install the industry’s highest impact-resistant roofing on all its ...
Ruth Scarrott - Climbing the Ladder: Building Careers in Roofing
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips UK, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ruth Scarrott, Head of Careers at NFRC, to break down how roofing businesses can build stronger teams and future leaders. From NFRC’s Climbing the Ladder initiative, they dive into real ways contractors can attract new talent, develop ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® launches Canadian microsite to serve the Canadian roofing industry
RoofersCoffeeShop.ca has been updated to a full microsite committed to keeping the Canadian roofing industry informed and educated. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the launch of its Canadian microsite in partnership with the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) and ...
John Kenney - Connecting Canada’s Roofing Community
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney, of Cotney Consulting Group, who has more than 40 years of industry experience, to celebrate the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.ca. Drawing on his work in both Canada and the United States, John shares his perspective on the Canadian roofing ...
Empowering the professionals of tomorrow
By Emma Peterson. How Skills Ontario is helping youth find pathways into the skilled trades and technologies. Since 1989, Skills Ontario has proudly partnered with colleges, school boards, small businesses, labour groups, governments and more to encourage young people to explore and develop skills in the trades and technologies. Not ...
Honoring decades of industry commitment
By Jesse Sanchez. Ten Canadian roofing companies were recognized for reaching 25- and 50-year membership milestones with the national association. The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) celebrated the lasting contributions of 11 member companies during its President’s Gala and Awards Dinner on May 29, 2026, in Québec City. Held as ...
Canadian-made cool roof paint technology delivers improvements for builders and occupants
Cloverdale Paint, the largest Canadian paint manufacturer and member of the Nova Paint Club, announces today the launch of the international "Cool Roof, Smart Choice" campaign in Canada, with the aim of accelerating the adoption of reflective coatings on roofs by building professionals to address the growing problem of extreme ...
Roofing company wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Southern Alberta
Sunik Roofing has over 35 years of experience serving Alberta. Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2026 award recipients in Southern Alberta. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who ...
Why the most successful roofing contractors plan further ahead
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. The strongest roofing contractors are the ones who see the problems coming and prepare accordingly. After more than 45 years in the roofing industry, I have learned that many project failures do not begin on site. They begin weeks earlier, when a decision ...
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