NWIR (National Women in Roofing)

Over 20 Opportunities to Learn Virtually

June 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Western Roofing Expo is going virtual, as are the educational sessions! The Coronavirus has created a “new normal” for everyone in terms of how business is conducted. Teleworking has forced us to communicate virtually with one another, which has proven to be successful over the ...

Roofing Industry Associations Join Forces to Keep Roofing Essential

June 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Ellen Thorp, NWiR Executive Director. Notes From the NWIR Office Shortly after states started issuing “Stay at Home” orders in mid-March, my colleagues and I who run our industry’s associations jumped into action. Many of us have significant government relations experience and we could see that proactive monitoring and engagement ...

Mark Your Calendars for June 12-14, 2020

June 10, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo is going virtual! For three days, June 12-14, 2020, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting exhibitors, educational sessions, a keynote speaker, and the CEO roundtable at their 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo. Although ...

How to Survive: Roofing Post COVID-19

May 31, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Greta Bajrami; CEO and Founder of Golden Group Roofing, NERCA Treasurer, NWIR MA Council Leader. What is the future of roofing? Who is the face of the roofing contractor and the roofing client? This is a complex question that many roofing experts have had to face. In the last 8 weeks, ...

Education and Support Help Denver Contractor Grow its Restoration Business

April 20, 2020 at 6:01 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Fluid-applied Reinforced Roofing system is suited for Denver’s climate and green building roof requirements. While attending the recent Denver National Women in Roofing (NWiR) event, RCS partner Heidi J. Ellsworth met Janice Stitzer of CIG Construction. Janice co-founded and owns CIG Construction, with her husband Kelly ...

National Women in Roofing Day 2020 at the IRE

March 22, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

NWiR Day is an excellent opportunity for women to network, learn, and enjoy a full day together. As the roofing industry changes, the organization aims to sharpen existing skills and connect like-minded professionals. On the third-annual NWiR Day at the International Roofing Expo on Feb. 2 in Dallas, Texas the women ...

RCAW Trade Show is Approaching Quickly!

February 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Join us in Seattle, Washington for the fifth annual RCAW Trade Show. Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is hosting the 5th annual RCAW Trade Show this month! Make sure you’re in Seattle, Washington on February 21, 2020 at the DoubleTree Suites Tukwila. The show ...

Cleveland NWIR Chapter Excels at Giving Back to their Community

February 11, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Led by Lisa Garcia of Tremco, this local National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Council is setting a great example for how to support local charities. Here at RoofersCoffeeShop® we love to highlight the giant heart that this industry has, so when we heard what the Cleveland ...

RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2020 RCS Influencers

February 3, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

RCS Influencers celebrates its fourth year of giving back to the roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces the 2020 RCS Influencers. RCS Influencers contribute thoughts and wisdom monthly through interviews, videos and blogs on RoofersCoffeeShop concerning pertinent industry ...