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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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