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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
The golden ticket to your first IRE experience
By Dani Sheehan. The NRCA EmpowerAll Scholarship gives first-time attendees an all-access pass to IRE 2026 – apply now! This year, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is once again offering the EmpowerAll Scholarship for roofing professionals to attend the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 in Las Vegas. This scholarship ...
Share your experience to help demonstrate the economic impact of the H-2B visa program
If your company utilizes the H-2B visa program, please complete the survey at the link below by August 29. The H-2B Workforce Coalition, of which the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is a member, is conducting a study to assess the local economic impact of the H-2B seasonal visa program which ...
Texas A&M University students win big at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The prestigious construction management team wins first place prize. The Texas A&M University team brought energy, teamwork and determination to the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, winning first place. Making a strong impression at one of the roofing industry’s most important events, Texas ...
Don’t interfere, object.
By Emma Peterson. Legal expert Trent Cotney shares advice for contractors in the face of shifting immigration policies and ICE raids. This year has seen a lot of changes when it comes to federal regulations and policies. To help you learn about what’s happening and how to navigate it legally, ...
Students in the spotlight: SkillsUSA success
By Lauren White. Roofing made its mark at the 2025 SkillsUSA, inspiring the next generation of tradespeople and showing thousands of students why the future looks brighter from the rooftop. The 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) was a celebration of hands-on talent, industry partnerships and student potential. ...
Jim Barr, former NRCA chairman of the board, passes away
Jim Barr dedicated decades of service to the roofing industry. Jim Barr, president of Barr Roofing Co., Abilene, Texas, and former NRCA chairman of the board, passed away August 12. He was 72. Barr attended the University of Texas, Austin, before returning home to work full time at his father’s roofing company, ...
Auburn University students demonstrate skill and teamwork at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Best Presenter recognition was awarded to Auburn student Arjun Varadhan. The Auburn University team impressed attendees at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, bringing strong teamwork, passion and real-world construction skills to one of the roofing industry’s most important educational events. The team brought ...
Honor an exceptional project or service!
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Aug. 15. Recognize NRCA members' outstanding roofing-related projects and services completed between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2025. Members must be nominated by their peers and communities (self-nominations are not accepted) in one of two categories: Outstanding workmanship Innovative solutions Questions? Contact Chrystine Hanus, an NRCA director of ...
Clemson University students take third place at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Skills, confidence and lifelong industry connections define a successful competition. Clemson University made a strong impression at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition with a third-place win. Bringing passion, teamwork and determination to one of the industry's most important student events, they were able ...
More legislative wins for the roofing industry
By Dani Sheehan. Permanent tax relief and new deductions create long-term gains for the roofing industry. On July 4, 2025, the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) into law – a sweeping reconciliation bill aimed at expanding tax cuts, simplifying tax code and shifting federal spending ...
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