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Beating the heat
By Dani Sheehan. Help your crew stay safe in extreme temperatures this summer. As summer temperatures rise, contractors face heightened risk of exposure, but with the right strategies, crews can continue working efficiently, safely and confidently no matter what the weather brings. Here’s what the experts from General Coatings Manufacturing ...
The foundation of the industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Roofing Alliance continues to lead the industry. After attending the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) last week, I left once again thinking about how much the NRCA and its foundation, the Roofing Alliance, do for the industry. If you are not aware of what the ...
Roofing’s new secret weapon
By Jesse Sanchez. A next-gen air barrier is turning heads at roofing expos and changing how contractors think about moisture. A quiet shift is happening in the roofing industry and if you weren’t at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) or International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), you may ...
National Roofing Contractors Association continues to elevate
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The mid-year meetings of the NRCA provide solutions and direction for the industry. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) continues to lead the way in bringing the roofing industry together. During its 2025 Midyear Meetings, the NRCA welcomed roofing professionals from across the country and around the globe ...
Boost your legal knowledge
By Emma Peterson. Law and Mortar is the perfect podcast for contractors who want to learn more about operating their businesses. With over 100 episodes already out, Law and Mortar is the go-to podcast for information about the legal, business and safety side of the roofing industry. In the show, ...
La industria del techado urge a tomar acción sobre la reforma migratoria
Por Jessica Bravo. Uniéndose para colaborar en soluciones equilibradas. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) se ha unido a Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) en una carta dirigida a funcionarios clave de la administración para abogar por la industria y solicitar una reforma migratoria centrada en la estabilidad y el crecimiento. ...
Closing the labor gap
By Jesse Sanchez. This certification program helps contractors verify quality in an era of subcontracting uncertainty. As the roofing industry continues to battle a nationwide labor shortage, some builders are turning to a new solution: certification. In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Jared Ribble, ...
Roofing industry urges action on immigration reform
By Jessica Bravo. Coming together to collaborate for balanced solutions. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has joined the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) in a letter to key administration officials to advocate for the industry and request stability and growth-focused immigration reform. EWIC is a coalition ...
Students receive awards for SkillsUSA national roofing competition
The third annual roofing competition was held during the week of June 23 at SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta. On June 27, Damien Holloway of Florida received first place in the High School category. Brigham Richardson of Arizona received second place, and Nathan Luz-Santos of Tennessee received third ...
Strength comes in many forms
By Emma Peterson. It is crucial for the roofing industry to prioritize mental health as job safety. We all know that working in the roofing and larger construction industries is hard work that takes a lot of strength. But beyond the physical demands, this work comes with a lot ...
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