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NRCA announces 2026-27 officers and directors
All 2026-27 officers and directors will assume their roles June 1. The National Roofing Contractors Association announced its new slate of officers during its 139th Annual Convention January 20-22 in Las Vegas. Chad Collins, executive vice president of Roofing Corp of America, Atlanta, was elected chairman of the board, and Sherri Miles, ...
NRCA announces 2026 Future Executives Institute graduates
FEI is a comprehensive three-year educational program designed to develop the management and leadership skills of future and current roofing contracting company leaders. The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Future Executives Institute has announced its graduates for 2026. Graduates were recognized January 21 during NRCA’s 139th Annual Convention in Las Vegas. FEI is ...
RCAW legislative alert: What Washington roofing contractors need to know
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RCAW sounds the alarm on proposed legislation impacting Washington roofing contractors The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is raising awareness about two companion bills currently moving through the Washington State Legislature that could have serious consequences for roofing contractors across the state. House Bill 2191 ...
Women continue to reshape the roofing workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. New industry statistics reveal steady participation growth alongside expanding leadership, operational and technical opportunities among women professionals nationwide. According to 2026 statistics compiled for National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Days, Irena Martincevic highlights a gradual but meaningful workforce change. Women represent about 5 percent of roofing employees, ...
Combining aesthetics and performance
By Emma Peterson. Check out five exterior colors that not only offer superior performance but are trending in 2026. While the color of a structure may at first seem like a personal preference, it actually has a much larger role than that. As Nina Lichtenstein, founder of Custom Home Design ...
Why Brad Jacobs’ new book matters to the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The book takes a look at an increased investment in the roofing industry, heralding a wave of innovation and growth. I recently attended the launch party for Brad Jacobs’ newest book How to Make a Few More Billion Dollars, and I left the evening thinking less about the ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 CoatingsCoffeeShop™ Coatings Influencers
Industry leaders share insights on the trends and challenges shaping the coatings industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce the 2026 Influencers for CoatingsCoffeeShop®. On a monthly basis, Influencers contribute expert perspectives on the issues driving ...
A to B Roofing Partners announces next acquisition partnership
Under the partnership, RCA (RoofingCo of America) will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership team while gaining access to A to B Roofing Partners’ shared resources, growth capital and operational support platform. A to B Roofing Partners, a multi-brand roofing platform backed by Sea Sweet Capital and based ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® expands to the United Kingdom with the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.uk
The Coffee Shops’ unique platform offers community, news and engagement beyond the U.S. and Canadian markets. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning digital platforms where industries come together for technology, insight and everyday business, has announced the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.uk, expanding the established RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) brand into the United Kingdom. U.K. ...
The Coffee Shops™ launch Manufacturer’s Representative Program
This new program features an interactive directory that expands online visibility and industry connections for manufacturers’ representatives. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning digital communities where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, have launched the Manufacturers’ Representative Program that features a full, interactive directory. This is a true ...
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