National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

NRCA announces 2026 Future Executives Institute graduates

January 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

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 ...

CYE Enterprises honored with 2026 CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award

January 28, 2026 at 10:00 p.m.

The award honors charitable works performed by NRCA contractor members between January 1, 2025, and November 24, 2025. The National Roofing Contractors Association and CNA, Chicago, have announced CYE Enterprises, Jackson, Florida, as the grand-prize winner of the CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award for its charitable efforts with Blessing Others All ...

NRCA announces 2026 Gold Circle winners

January 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Gold Circle Awards were given to NRCA members who made significant contributions to the roofing industry. The National Roofing Contractors Association presented its 31st annual Gold Circle Awards January 21 at the NRCA 2026 Industry Awards and Reception in Las Vegas during the 2026 International Roofing Expo.® Gold Circle Awards were ...

Dennis Runyan receives NRCA's John Bradford Volunteer Award

January 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Runyan received the award during the NRCA 2026 Industry Awards and Reception as part of the 2026 International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced Dennis Runyan, former owner of Dryspace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the recipient of the John Bradford Volunteer Award. Runyan received the ...

International Roofing Expo concludes largest-ever edition, setting new standards for industry collaboration

January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Record-breaking exhibitor numbers, expanded programming to compliment growing verticals and innovation define the 2026 event. The International Roofing Expo, (IRE) the leading destination for residential and commercial roofing and exteriors professionals, concluded its largest edition to date. Thousands of craftsmen gathered for three days of product discovery, access to the newest ...

Lindy Ryan receives prestigious NRCA J.A. Piper Award

January 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The J.A. Piper Award is the roofing industry’s most prestigious honor and recognizes roofing professionals who have devoted constant outstanding service to the association and roofing industry. The National Roofing Contractors Association has named Lindy Ryan, former vice president of leadership and development at Tecta America, Rosemont, Ill., recipient of its ...

End-of-year insights

January 18, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. We sat down with roofing industry leaders to hear their thoughts about 2025 and predictions for 2026. For the last Coffee Conversations® of 2025, we hosted a panel of professionals from all sides of the roofing industry to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. ...

How mentorship fuels the lifeblood of the industry

January 17, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. This mentorship pair exemplifies how successful relationships can help shape the future of roofing. Ask any successful professional in the industry and they will likely be able to tell you about a mentor who has guided them along their career path. In today’s labor shortage, education ...

The Roofing Alliance announces participation in the 2026 International Roofing Expo®

January 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Roofing Alliance hosts its 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their participation in the 2026 International Roofing Expo® (IRE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 20-22, 2026. The Roofing Alliance will host its 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition with four finalist teams competing in the final ...

Do shingle hail-resistance ratings actually reflect real-world performance?

January 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

By Gold Shield Exteriors. For best protection, choose a trusted manufacturer, use SBS-modified options when possible and ensure professional installation. If you've shopped for roofing materials recently, you've probably seen claims about "Class 4 impact resistance" or "UL 2218 certified" shingles. Manufacturers promise these premium products will protect your home from ...