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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Stay ahead of the curve
CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says that association, manufacturers, events and suppliers are all great resources for contractors trying to keep up with industry developments. Every month, we reach out to industry leaders and experts (our CCS Influencers) to get their insights on ways that contractors in the coatings world can level ...
Showing up for advocacy matters
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Day in D.C. 2025 offered a glimpse of what real progress can look like: passionate professionals sharing real-world insights to help shape better policy. Each spring, roofing professionals from across the country head to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the issues that matter most to their ...
The people-driven path to roofing excellence
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry expert shares how building a strong culture became their key to business success. In this episode of People Make Roofing, Chris Coryell makes one thing crystal clear: roofing isn’t just about shingles and sheets; it’s about people. “I have to mention, our company is what it ...
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, ...
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