NTRCA is excited to offer an Annual Lunch & Learn Pass designed to make continuing education easier, more affordable and more convenient for our members.

For just $240, you can register for the 8 Lunch & Learn sessions left in 2026, saving $10 per training. This all-access pass allows you to invest in your professional growth without the hassle of registering month-to-month.

Can’t attend in person one month? No problem. You may join virtually via Zoom or send a colleague in your place. Even better, all pass holders receive access to the recorded session afterward, so you never miss out on valuable insights and education.

We’ll still send friendly reminders before each event—this pass simply streamlines the process and helps you plan ahead with confidence.

Lunch & Learn Details

• Held on the second Wednesday of every month
• Texas Star Golf Course | Euless, TX
• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Stay ahead of industry trends, sharpen your expertise and make the most of 2026 with the NTRCA Lunch & Learn Pass.

Purchase the pass and save money!

By Dani Sheehan. 

Discover the latest trends and innovations in roofing at NTRCA’s Not So Mini Trade Show. 

The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, the Not So Mini Trade Show, on August 8, 2024, at the Hilton DFW Lakes in Grapevine, Texas! The premier gathering for roofing professionals in North Texas, this trade show offers a blend of networking, learning and leisure. Attendees can look forward to escaping the summer heat while engaging with industry leaders and other contractors over a refreshing cold beer and hearty lunch. 

The trade show is designed to be straightforward yet highly effective. It serves as a platform for contractors to gain insights into the latest industry trends, products and services with a diverse range of exhibitors. You’ll have the chance to learn more about innovative solutions and create lasting partnerships to enhance your company. 

All exhibitors at the show will be provided with a standard, six-foot table to ensure the focus remains on direct and personal interactions as you make your way through the exhibit floor. Join industry giants including Beacon Building Products, EagleView, GAF, Owens Corning, Polyglass, TAMKO and Western Colloid who are already planning to attend. You can also make connections with associations like MRCA, National Women in Roofing (NWIR) and RCAT by registering to attend. 

One of the most cost-effective shows to participate in, you’ll have access to a huge range of Texas roofing contractors, manufacturers and distributors without the high expenses typically associated with larger events. Not only will you have incredible opportunities for education and networking, but you will also have the chance to win various prizes. 

The Not So Mini Trade Show promises to be a highlight of the year for roofing professionals throughout Texas. Join other like-minded individuals in combining business with pleasure in a way that fosters growth and collaboration within the industry. 

For more information and to register for the event, visit the NTRCA Trade Show page. 

By Evelyn Witterholt. 

Here’s what has been trending on the CoatingsCoffeeShop™ (CCS) newsroom this past month. 

Since launching this website a month ago, we love getting to see what topics the roof coatings industry is most interested in. One of our most-read articles from this last month came to us from Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, who discusses House Bill 2127 in Texas. Trent does a terrific job outlining exactly what this new law means for construction workers in Texas. He also discusses the reasoning behind the law and the concerns held by the law’s opponents. 

Another topic our readers loved this last month is the generosity of the roofing industry. The third most-read article from last month highlighted Family Tree Roofing, a Tulsa roofing company that donated a free roof to an elderly couple. The roofing company donated the roof after the severe thunder and windstorms in Oklahoma earlier this year. 

Our most popular article from the last month was all about the Roofer Chicks recent appearance on Good Morning America! Roofer Chicks is a women-owned roofing business that takes pride in having an all-women roofing crew. The Texas-based roofing company was featured on the popular morning show during a segment on trailblazing women in male-dominated industries. 

Here are the top five most-read articles from August: 

5 - Safety, Cyber Threats and Lawsuits in the Roofing Industry 

4 - Navigating the Key Differences Between U.S. and Canadian Roof Fall Protection Regulations 

3 - Elderly Couple Blessed by One Company’s Kindness 

2 - Will This New Texas Law Put Construction Workers at Risk? 

1 - Women Roofers Making Their Mark – Roofer Chicks Featured on Good Morning America!

By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese, LLC. 

With heat waves sweeping the nation, this new law may eliminate regulations put in place to keep outdoor laborers safe. Learn more about the potential impacts and what to expect in the future. 

With rising temperatures across the nation, cities everywhere are facing extreme summer heat. The construction industry has been particularly impacted, and many city ordinances are stepping in to protect workers. Texas is no stranger to summer heat, but a new Texas law may eliminate the regulations that work to mitigate heat-related injuries and death on worksites. Opponents worry about the implications of such changes. 

What the law stipulates 

The new law nullifies local ordinances that have been in effect throughout the state, and it prohibits future local ordinances from being adopted. While its scope is rather broad, the minimum workplace water breaks are among the law’s specific targets. Regulations in Austin and Dallas called for ten-minute water breaks every four hours. The intent of those ordinances was to allow workers the time to seek shade and hydrate. San Antonio had been debating a similar mandate but now will not be allowed to consider it. 

The Texas legislature passed House Bill 2127 in April of this year, and Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill into law in June. It will go into effect on September 1. 

Understanding the risk for construction workers 

More workers die from heat exposure in Texas than in any other state. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor, there were at least 42 heat-related deaths for workers in Texas between the years 2011 and 2021. However, that statistic may be misleading because many heat-related deaths can be attributed to other causes of injury. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Latino workers are the most affected. 

Heat waves can be severe, often proving more dangerous than other extreme weather events, such as floods and tornadoes. Last year, Texas experienced a drought and its second-hottest summer. 

Union leaders are concerned that heat-related deaths will increase when the water breaks are eliminated. 

“Construction is a deadly industry. Whatever the minimum protection is, it can save a life. We are talking about a human right,” said Ana Gonzalez, Texas AFL-CIO deputy director of policy and politics. “We will see more deaths, especially in Texas’ high temperatures.” 

Reasoning for the law 

State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) introduced the bill, which has become a solid attempt to curb local laws that go beyond state laws, specifically in areas related to natural resources, labor and agriculture.  

Supporters of the legislation believe that water breaks are unnecessary since OSHA already requires that workers have a safe environment. They contend that work safety issues are best left to OSHA, not to local lawmakers. In addition, many businesses celebrate the law since it will prevent them from being affected by local regulations. 

Concerns about the law 

Some people who oppose the legislation point out that OSHA requirements are insufficient. OSHA mandates that employers protect their workers, but Texas workers are still dying from heat exposure. Although NIOSH has a recommended heat standard, and several states have their own heat standards, OSHA does not have a national heat standard. Therefore, the agency issues citations only after injury or death resulting from heat exposure. Opponents claim that OSHA takes no preventative action beforehand. 

Other opponents are concerned that the law will have ramifications beyond the elimination of water breaks. They worry that local governments will be constrained from taking other actions, such as averting tenant evictions, controlling excessive noise and deterring predatory lending. 

What to expect next 

While HB 2127 prohibits the local ordinances for water breaks, it does not prevent the pursuit of a state law. During the regular legislative session, lawmakers introduced two bills related to the issue. 

House Bill 495 would have led to a state law mandating 10-minute breaks every four hours for contractors employed by a governmental entity. House Bill 4673 would have created a state advisory board to establish heat-prevention standards and set penalties for noncompliance. However, neither bill was successful.  

It will be interesting to see how local governments react to the new law. In the meantime, employers are urged to comply with OSHA safety guidelines and ensure their workers are protected from heat and other factors.  

About Trent Cotney 

Trent Cotney is a partner and Construction Practice Group Leader at the law firm of Adams and Reese LLP. For more information, you can contact him at 1.866.303.5868 or trent.cotney@arlaw.com. 

The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation. 

Original article source: NTRCA

Industry Leader of the Year, Associate of the Year and Golden Hammer Award winners honored at NTRCA Awards Banquet, March 26, 2021.

The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) – a regional association for professional residential and commercial roofing contractors, distributors, manufacturers and associates who maintain the highest industry standards – announces this year’s 2021 board of directors and 2021 award winners.

During the NTRCA Awards Banquet, held March 26, 2021 at the Fort Worth Zoo, the winners of the annual “Industry Leader of the Year” award and the “Associate of the Year” award were announced and recognized for their significant contributions to the North Texas roofing industry. Past winners meet annually to choose each year’s new honoree in each category.

The "Industry Leader of the Year" honor, the association's most prestigious recognition, was awarded to Catherine Awtrey, president of Texas Roof Management. The "Associate of the Year" honor was awarded to Ray Buckner, now retired from Johns Manville.

The 2021 NTRCA board members were also sworn in during the NTRCA Awards Banquet. 

The NTRCA board officers for 2021 are:

• President: Kirk Scott, owner at Scott Exteriors
• Past president: Kyle Davis, owner at Super Roofman
• President-elect: Carolyn Coleman, owner at Tice Enterprises, Ltd
• Treasurer: Craig Rainey, executive VP at Supreme Roofing

Other members of the 2021 NTRCA board of directors are:

• Kanish Ali, owner at Legends Roofing
• Jesus Arzate, territory manager at GAF
• Huntter Byrd, outside sales at ABC Supply Co.
• Todd Etler, director of service and maintenance at Green Roofing and Construction
• Bret Foster, president at Bret Foster Roofing
• Kyle Frazier, sales manager at Frazier Roofing and Guttering
• Aimee Greenleaf, North Texas territory manager at CertainTeed
• Larry Johnson, operations manager at Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing
• Chad Perkins, area sales manager at Owens Corning
• Scott Shaeffer, account manager at Roadrunner Roofing Supply
• Oscar Villarreal, territory manager at Southern Shingles

Additionally, the following experts will serve as Ex Officio NTRCA board advisors in 2021:

• Karen Ensley, attorney/partner at Ensley Benitez Law, PC
• Kristin Lonergan, partner at Sleeper Sewell Insurance

NTRCA Golden Hammer Award winners were also recognized during the event. NTRCA’s annual Golden Hammer Awards acknowledge outstanding roofing projects completed during the prior year. Entries are judged each year on logistical challenges, quality workmanship, uniqueness, difficulty, time constraints, innovative solutions and safety challenges.

Contractors selected to win this year’s Golden Hammer Award for Community Service projects were: KPost Roofing & Waterproofing for its Collins Residence Project (with support from CertainTeed); Outback Roofing, LLC for its US Navy Veteran Home Project (with support from ABC Supply Co. and Owens Corning); and PROCO Roofing & Construction for its John T. White Project (with support from ABC Supply Co. and Atlas Roofing Supply).

Commercial contractors winning a Golden Hammer Award this year were: Brettco Roofing for its Pierce Burch Water Treatment Plant Project (with support from ABC Supply Co., CertainTeed, GAF, INSURICA, McElroy Metal Inc. and SRS Distribution); SPS Roofing Inc. for the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Project; and Texas Roof Management for its St. Mark’s School of Texas Tornado Restoration Project.

Residential contractors selected to receive a Golden Hammer Award this year were: Joe Hall Roofing for the Cousins Residence Project (with support from Daltile Perennial Roofing); TexCity Roofing for its Burleson Project (with support from Southern Shingles); and Tice Enterprises, Ltd. for its Ollman Residence Project (with support from Roadrunner Roofing Supply and DaVinci Roofscapes).

Contractors selected to receive a Golden Hammer Award this year in the Metal Roofing category were: Classic Superoof, LLC for its Dr. Smith Residence Project, Ramon Roofing for the 2020 Street of Dreams Home Project (with support from SPEC Building Materials and Polyglass); and Texas Roof Management for The First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Project.

Tile contractors winning a Golden Hammer Award this year were: Paradigm Roofing for its Lake Ridge Apartments Project (with support from Beacon Roofing Supply); PROCO Roofing & Construction for the Normandy Project (with support from ABC Supply Co. and Boral Roofing Products); and Ramon Roofing for its Tognana Italian Clay Tile Project (with support from SPEC Building Materials).

The lead sponsor for the 2021 NTRCA Awards Banquet was ABC Supply Co. Specialty sponsors were: Beacon Roofing Supply; Boyd, Shackelford, Barnett & Dixon; CertainTeed; Ensley Benitez Law, PC; GAF; IKO; Owens Corning; Roadrunner Roofing Supply; Roofer Tax Savings; Scott Exteriors; Southern Shingles; Tice Enterprises, Ltd. and Thermafoam LLC.

Jumanji sponsors for the event were: Daltile, DaVinci Roofscapes, Eagleview, Elite Roofing & Home Restoration, Johns Manville, Tice Enterprises, Ltd. and TriVAN Roofing.

Ticket sponsors for the event were: Arrington Roofing, Brettco Roofing, C-CAP, Classic Superoof, Frazier Roofing & Guttering, Green Roofing, Joe Hall Roofing, Polyglass, PROCO Roofing & Construction, Ramon Roofing, SPEC Building Materials, Super Roofman and Texas Roof Management.

To learn more, visit www.ntrca.com.

About North Texas Roofing Contractors Association

The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is a resource for professional roofing contractors and associates working and doing business in North Texas. NTRCA also serves as a resource for individuals and businesses looking for qualified and competent roofing contractors. Roofing professionals must meet NTRCA eligibility requirements and agree to adhere to the NTRCA code of ethics in order to be members of the organization. NTRCA provides educational training sessions, mentoring, networking and community service opportunities for its members. For more information, please visit www.ntrca.com.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.

NRCA is supporting a proposal from Standard Industries for tax incentives to stimulate demand for construction.

Standard Industries, the parent company of GAF, is proposing that the federal government consider a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of improvements to residential and commercial buildings. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) said they believe that the “proposal could be particularly beneficial to the roofing and construction industries to the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put pressure on homeowners and commercial building owners to delay and cancel construction projects in the medium and long-term.” 

The construction industry employs 10 million workers and generates $450 billion in wages every year. The proposed 30 percent tax credits would deliver urgently needed relief to the industry and to the workers whose livelihood is tied to the construction industry.

An overview of the issue provided by Standard Industries shares that homes represent 50 percent of total household assets in the United States and 65 percent of Americans are homeowners. Many residential projects have been delayed or stopped due to the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. With record unemployment, owners are reluctant to undertake home improvement projects. The proposal overview states that "helping Americans make needed and valuable repairs to their homes is more important than ever.”

Businesses are also being forced to make changes in order to follow recommended Centers for Disease Control guidelines in order to open and operate safely. It’s more important than ever that Americans feel they have a safe home and a secure job that is following social distancing and has implemented to needed safety improvements.

A letter being sent to key members of Congress along with President Trump, says that “proposed tax credits serve as an opportunity to counter this devastation, improving individual prosperity and supporting the economic recovery.”

Standard Industries along with the following industry organizations have signed the letter:

• National Roofing Contractors Association

• Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

• Atlas Roofing Corporation

• Beacon Building Products

• Building Suppliers Corporation

• Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association

• Chemical Fabrics & Film Association

• Chicago Roofing Contractors Association

• Colorado Roofing Association

• EPDM Roofing Association

• Firestone Building Products

• GAF

• International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants

• Johns Manville

• Kansas Roofing Association

• Kentucky Roofing Contractors Association

• Metal Construction Association

• Mid-States Asphalt

• National Insulation Association

• North Texas Roofing Contractors Association

• Owens Corning

• Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association

• Roofing Contractors Association of Hawaii

• Roofing Contractors Association of Washington

• Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association

• SPRI

• SOPREMA

• Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

• SRS Distribution

• TAMKO Building Products LLC

• Tarco Roofing

• US GreenFiber LLC

It is our hope at RCS that our administration steps up to support this proposed legislation. If you want to make a difference, reach out to your representatives in Congress to share your concerns.

View the complete letter to the president here.

Videos will provide a quick look into how RCS Partners are helping contractors.

RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the addition of Who We Are Videos (WWAV) to RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) Partners’ directories.

WWAV’s deliver fun, up-close video introductions of RCS Partners.  Manufacturers, distributors, service providers, associations, partners and contractors share up-to-date information and news about their companies in a short, fun video clip.

“RoofersCoffeeShop is a community where contractors and industry professionals can interact with each other and learn what is new and exciting in the roofing industry,” said Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. “We launched the Who We Are Videos because we wanted to add a fun way for our community to get to know our partners better, and to see the faces behind the companies and articles that they see on RCS.”

Simply visit an RCS Partner’s Directory and look at the top of the page to watch the entertaining video.  Videos will continue to be added so visitors are encouraged to check back frequently. Contractors will benefit from the chance to learn more about who the partners are and what they can do to help contractors build their business.

“We’ve seen the demand for online learning and videos continue to increase over the last few months as contractors are seeking solutions to help them operate safely and efficiently throughout this new normal. This gives them the chance to quickly learn about solutions our partners are offering all in one location,” said Ellsworth.

Visit the RCS Partner’s Directory and look at the top of these partner directories to watch educational and entertaining videos:

ATAS International, Inc.

Beacon Building Products

CertainTeed LLC

Cotney Construction Law, LLP

Colorado Roofing Association (CRA)

Duro-Last

Equipter, LLC

Estimating Edge

FiberTite

GE Silicones

GCP Applied Technologies 

ICP Building Solutions Group

IKO Manufacturing

Leap, LLC

Marco Industires 

Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA)

New Tech Machinery

NFP

North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA)

Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA)

Roof Hugger

Roof Saver

SOPREMA

SRS Distribution, Inc.

S-5!

About RoofersCoffeeShop.com

As an award-winning website and online community, RoofersCoffeeShop is committed to being a roofing professional advocate by supplying consistent information, education and communication avenues for all roofing professionals, and especially contractors, while promoting the positive growth, education and success of the roofing industry overall. Visitors to the site continue to find excellent opportunities for sharing information while participating in important ongoing conversations concerning new technologies, safety and the overall roofing trade. From the rooftop to the board room, RoofersCoffeeShop.com is “Where the Industry Meets!” For more information, visit www.rooferscoffeeshop.com.