National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
The roof deck integrity assessment tool: A critical safety resource for roofers
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Why roof deck assessments are essential before any roofing project. Safety has always been one of the most important responsibilities in the roofing industry. Before a roofing crew ever steps onto a roof, contractors need confidence that the roof deck can support workers, materials and equipment. ...
Working in a reshaped industry
By Emma Peterson. Live from the NRCA Midyear Meetings, roofing and technology leaders discuss the roofing trends, challenges and opportunities. Today’s economic market has been defined by instability, shortages and hesitant buying habits. To learn how to navigate a roofing industry that has been reshaped by these shifting customer behaviors ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing 2026
The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. 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 part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
That’s a wrap on National Roofing Week 2026
By Emma Peterson. We had a great time sharing stories and photos over social media with our roofing community! National Roofing Week is an annual event hosted by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) that aims to raise awareness of the roofing professionals who keep our communities safe and ...
May construction numbers show a building market moving in two directions
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Residential softness, nonresidential strength and cost pressure are creating a complicated outlook for roofing contractors. The May construction numbers tell a story that roofing contractors should be watching closely. On one side of the market, residential construction continues to feel the weight of affordability challenges, elevated mortgage ...
SkillsUSA 2026 destaca a la próxima generación de profesionales del roofing
Por The Coffee Shops.™ El roofing encontró energía, talento e impulso en el evento de este año. La industria del roofing tuvo una destacada participación en SkillsUSA 2026, y la conclusión fue clara: la próxima generación de profesionales de los oficios especializados está lista para incorporarse al mundo laboral. Celebrado ...
We’d rather hear about the battles than learn you lost a war
By Emma Peterson. Roofing professionals share insight into the importance of mental health awareness and care in the industry. If you didn’t know, May was mental health awareness month in the United States! Mental health is a key issue in our industry, with construction having the second-highest suicide rate ...
Building stronger roofing leaders starts in the field
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. ARCA and NRCA training helps roofing foremen and supervisors build practical leadership skills. There is a growing recognition across the roofing industry that leadership development cannot wait until someone reaches the executive level. It has to start in the field, where foremen and supervisors are guiding crews ...
SkillsUSA 2026 highlights roofing’s next generation
By The Coffee Shops.™ Roofing found energy, talent and momentum at this year’s event. The roofing industry made a strong showing at SkillsUSA 2026, and the takeaway was clear: the next generation of skilled tradespeople is ready to get to work. Held during the National Leadership & Skills Conference ...
Roofing Alliance opens nominations for 2026-27 MVP Awards Program
The industry is invited to recognize outstanding roofing workers by September 14. The Roofing Alliance is now accepting nominations for its 2026-27 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards Program, which recognizes exceptional roofing workers whose leadership, dedication, craftsmanship and service make a lasting impact on their companies, co-workers and communities. The MVP Awards ...
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