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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Former NRCA chairman of the board passes away
John Gooding served GSM Roofing, NRCA, The Roofing Alliance, his country and his community. John Gooding, chairman of GSM Roofing, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and former NRCA chairman of the board, passed away on September 7. He was 80. Gooding earned an associate’s degree in administration and accounting from Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware and ...
The rise of resilient roofing
By Dani Sheehan. In a changing market where weather risk, insurance limitations and operational costs are all increasing, durable solutions are more important than ever. Today’s building owners are facing tougher decisions and tougher climates. Between rising insurance limitations, tightening budgets and increasingly extreme weather, the question they’re asking about ...
The next chapter in solar sales
By Dani Sheehan. Even as federal tax credits wind down, solar remains one of the most powerful ways for homeowners to cut long-term energy costs and protect against future uncertainty. The recently passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, includes major updates to solar and clean energy tax ...
Making mental health a safety priority
By Dani Sheehan. Prioritizing mental health and suicide prevention is just as essential to roofing safety as harnesses and hard hats. September 8-12, 2025, marks Construction Suicide Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about a challenge that affects every corner of our industry. In a recent episode of ...
A federal issue that demands unity
By Dani Sheehan. The roofing industry cannot thrive without both a secure and sustainable workforce. Labor continues to be one of the roofing industry’s biggest challenges, and this year’s conversation is more important than ever. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Will ...
How economic incentives support roofing industry growth
By Dani Sheehan. With new incentives and fewer barriers, now is the time to invest in efficiency and innovation. Roofing contractors continue to navigate an uncertain economic landscape with labor challenges and rising material costs, but recent legislative efforts are creating new incentives to invest in growth and innovation. We ...
Cal Poly students showcase talent at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Competition inspires students to explore careers in the roofing industry. The California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) team brought excitement, innovation and strong teamwork to the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, proudly representing the West Coast at one of the roofing industry’s most prestigious ...
Suicide Prevention Month resources
By Jenny Yu. This September, take time to prioritize your crew’s mental health. A 2023 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the suicide rate in construction occupations is nearly four times greater than the national average and five times greater than that of all ...
National Women in Roofing’s Rising Star of 2025
By Jenny Yu. After diving into the roofing world six years ago, Sarah Sutton-Shouse works with a team of incredible women to elevate the industry every day. When Sarah Sutton-Shouse won a National Women in Roofing (NWIR) award at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, she was stunned. She ...
Tariffs update: How to stay informed
By Dani Sheehan. Tariffs are shifting fast. Here’s how to find trustworthy updates to better protect your business. Tariffs are once again a hot topic in Washington D.C., and every industry is feeling the ripple effects. At the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) mid-year meeting in July 2025, tariffs were ...
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