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By Kate Whatley for National Women in Roofing. Why National Roofing Week is about all of us. Every year, National Roofing Week gives our industry a moment to pause and celebrate the work we do. The craft, the grit, the skill. The people who show up every single day in all weathers, ...
RCMA launches new Contractor Membership Program to support and elevate roofing contractors
New membership category provides advocacy, education, networking, and business development opportunities for contractors in the growing roof coatings market. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) is proud to announce the launch of its new Contractor Membership program, a strategic initiative developed in response to feedback from roofing contractors seeking greater support, ...
Show off your crew’s mettle
By Emma Peterson. No edits, no filters, just your crew’s hard work on a national stage. SRS Distribution is one of the leading distributors of building products in the United States. With over 450 branches across the country, they are committed to serving their customers to their best ability. ...
Student skills shine at state competition
By Lauren White. Oregon students showcased impressive talent, leadership and career-ready skills at the SkillsUSA state competition. With the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference just around the corner, I started reflecting on my recent experience at the state competition in Oregon just last month. This year was my second ...
Kick off the summer with the SRS XTV Soccer Tour!
By Emma Peterson. Never miss a goal, business or soccer, when you attend SRS’ summer 2026 XTV tour. This summer (June 12, 2026, to July 19, 2026), SRS Distribution is hitting the road for a soccer-filled summer! The SRS 2026 XTV tour gives you the opportunity to watch the ...
WCRCA celebrates 50 years with Annual Sporting Clays Shoot-Out benefiting veterans
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Supporting industry connection, giving back and celebrating five decades of roofing leadership. The West Coast Roofing Contractors Association (WCRCA) is marking a major milestone in 2026 as it celebrates its 50th anniversary and invites the industry to be part of that celebration at one of its most anticipated ...
Roofing Alliance student voices from the 2026 competition highlight what the next generation wants from the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, The Coffee Shops. From culture to career growth, students share what matters most as they prepare to enter the roofing workforce. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE), the Roofing Alliance Student Competition showcased more than the technical skills of construction management students. It provided a powerful ...
Mental health takes center stage in roofing safety and performance
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Impactful conversations are reshaping jobsite safety and workforce wellbeing across the roofing industry. For years, the roofing industry carried an unspoken rule: Push through, stay tough and keep moving, with little room for conversations around stress or mental wellbeing. Mental health was rarely acknowledged as part of ...
A 35-year career built on growth and adaptability
By Dani Sheehan. Jamie Atkins reflects on building a career in the trades and his time with Sherwin-Williams Roofing Solutions. After 35 years with Sherwin-Williams® and the last six supporting UNIFLEX® and Kool Seal® as assistant product manager, Jamie Atkins is preparing for retirement and reflecting on a career that ...
QXO launches sixth annual campaign to celebrate women in roofing
North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year Winner will receive $10,000 and tickets to 2027 NWIR Days and IRE; Four finalists will receive $1,000. In honor of International Women’s Day, QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced the launch of its sixth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year ...
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