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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Inspiring the next generation of roofers
By Emma Peterson. Learn how NRCA is supporting students like Shelton Horton’s interest in the roofing industry. The term “labor shortage” has become very familiar for professionals working in the roofing industry. There are reports that many companies are having to turn down jobs due to lack of labor and ...
Global learning and industry pride: NRCA explores innovation at Dach + Holz in Germany
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. International collaboration brings new ideas home. The Coffee Shops™ were proud to participate in the 2026 National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Study Tour to Cologne, Germany and Brussels, Belgium. The tour began in Cologne where the global roofing community gathered for Dach + Holz International, one of the ...
Young roofers test their skills
By Jesse Sanchez. As U.S. teams competed alongside international peers in Austria, the event became a living example of how respect, workforce development and global standards are shaping roofing’s next generation. From the competition floor at the Student Competition in Innsbruck, Austria, Heidi J. Ellsworth shared candid conversation with industry ...
Immigration, roofing and the power of industry associations
By Emma Peterson. Learn how roofing associations are able to strengthen the industry by uniting our voices. Looking at the news today, it is impossible to ignore the continuous fluctuation of immigration policies in the United States. This nebulous environment has had a devastating impact on the roofing and construction ...
SPRI mental health task force actively supporting roofing professionals
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. SPRI is helping move the roofing industry toward a safer, healthier and more supportive future for all. The Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) is continuing its commitment to workforce well-being through its active Mental Health Task Force. The objective is clear and urgent: to identify and implement opportunities ...
Stay up to date on the state of the industry
By Emma Peterson. This IIBEC education session is a great opportunity for contractors and other professionals interested in the legal landscape of construction. In just a couple weeks, March 12-15, 2026, over 1,700 consultants, architects, engineers, design professionals and other professionals working in the building envelope industry will convene in ...
Association collaboration drives success in roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA shares construction outlook at SPRI Winter Meeting. When roofing associations collaborate, meaningful progress follows. That spirit was on full display at the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) Winter Meeting when National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Chairman Alex Hernandez, president of Clark Roofing Co. Inc., delivered a comprehensive ...
Hit the road for D.C. and Roofing Day 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill with this NRCA event. In a new Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Duane Musser and Brad Stine from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to talk about this year’s Roofing Day in D.C. This annual ...
Federal policy, workforce and elections take center stage at SPRI Annual Meeting 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA’s Duane Musser outlines tariffs, tax victories, regulatory shifts and political outlook. At the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), attendees received a comprehensive federal policy update from Duane Musser, vice president of government affairs for the National Roofing Contractors Association. His presentation addressed ...
SPRI Winter Meeting highlights regulatory momentum and technical leadership
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Annual Conference reinforced a clear message: regulatory momentum is not slowing down. Known for its excellent technical support and industry standards, the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) brought together leading single-ply roofing experts at the 2026 SPRI Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona. The meeting served as ...
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