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Young roofers test their skills
By Jesse Sanchez. As U.S. teams competed alongside international peers in Austria, the event became a living example of how respect, workforce development and global standards are shaping roofing’s next generation. From the competition floor at the Student Competition in Innsbruck, Austria, Heidi J. Ellsworth shared candid conversation with industry ...
North Texas Roofing Contractors Association announces award winners and 2026 Board of Directors
Industry Leader of the Year, Associate of the Year and Golden Hammer Award winners honored at the 25th Annual NTRCA Rondi Perry Awards Banquet. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) – a regional association whose mission is to serve roofing professional members promoting ethical standards, insights, innovation and education – ...
ARMA celebrates 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards winners at International Roofing Expo
The annual awards program recognizes the top low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects across North America, celebrating the craftsmanship, durability and aesthetic excellence that asphalt roofing provides. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) honored the winners of the 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), held ...
SOPREMA roofing system featured on award-winning National Medal of Honor Museum project
The resulting roofing systems enhance both the durability and the visual impact of the museum, supporting the long‑term performance of a building designed to honor American service and sacrifice. SOPREMA, Inc. is proud to recognize the selection of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, a project featuring SOPREMA ...
Expert insights from World of Concrete 2026
By Emma Peterson. From testing regulations to tariffs and workforce gaps, learn about the major challenges facing our industry and how we can rise to meet them. While at the 2026 World of Concrete show, Heidi J. Ellsworth of CoatingsCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to host a special Coffee Conversations®! This ...
Engineering coatings like membranes
CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says that, as the industry shifts from traditional single-ply membranes to roof coatings, one of the biggest changes is how they’re specified and tested. I’ve been getting this question a lot lately…How roof coatings are starting to function less like “maintenance products” and more like full roofing ...
Celebrating the 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards winners
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. ARMA honors exceptional craftsmanship, innovation and performance in asphalt roofing across North America. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has announced the winners of its 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards, recognizing outstanding asphalt roofing projects across North America. ARMA is the national trade association representing manufacturers of ...
Navigating labor shortages and compliance pressures
RCS Influencer Tammy Hall says we can protect the future of roofing by investing in people. The roofing industry is at a turning point. We’re all feeling the pressure of labor shortages, and at the same time, compliance requirements keep getting more complex. Safety, training, documentation, workforce verification — it’s a ...
5 things not to do after a severe storm
By Nick Post, KPost Company. Avoiding common missteps can help keep repairs to a minimum and your home protected. When severe weather hits, roof damage is often one of the first and most costly issues homeowners face. Acting quickly after a storm can help protect your property, but making the ...
NRCA announces 2026 Future Executives Institute graduates
FEI is a comprehensive three-year educational program designed to develop the management and leadership skills of future and current roofing contracting company leaders. The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Future Executives Institute has announced its graduates for 2026. Graduates were recognized January 21 during NRCA’s 139th Annual Convention in Las Vegas. FEI is ...
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