National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
One industry, many career options
By Emma Peterson. Introducing students to commercial roofing through the SkillsUSA competition. Encompassing more than 400,000 individuals, SkillsUSA is the number one development organization for the trades. SkillsUSA is organized around regional, state and national contests that encourage the best from participating industry leaders, students and instructors. Included in the contests are ...
How to recruiter-proof your roofing company
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Talent America offers four lessons to help you retain the best talent in the industry. Reputation is everything, and especially in the roofing industry. You probably already look at how your brand reaches your customer base – constantly developing what you stand for and why you’re the right ...
You don’t want to miss NERCA’s 97th Roofing Convention and Tradeshow
By Emma Peterson. Get ready to figure out what exit you’re taking on the Jersey turnpike as you head to Atlantic City for one of the biggest regional roofing events in the country. The North / East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) is a regional association for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New ...
Building paths into the roofing industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the roofing industry is engaging and supporting the next generation in a variety of ways In response to the ongoing labor and skill shortage, the roofing industry has truly come together to create innovative and engaging workforce development and education opportunities. In this Read, Listen, Watch® (RLW), ...
A career built on passion and perseverance
By Dani Sheehan. The best part about the roofing industry is that if you have passion and work hard, you can go as far as you want. The path to a fulfilling and successful career isn’t always clear. College is often presented as the default route, but for those who struggle in ...
You don’t want to miss NERCA’s 97th Roofing Convention and Tradeshow
By Emma Peterson. Get ready to figure out what exit you’re taking on the Jersey turnpike as you head to Atlantic City for one of the biggest regional roofing events in the country. The North / East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) is a regional association for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New ...
Top February articles: Tradeshow season and industry expertise
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers have been interested in this month! For the roofing and construction industries, February is the heart of the famous “tradeshow season.” The Coffee Shops™ crew has loved going from event to event, catching up with colleagues, meeting new friends and learning about ...
How roofing companies can prepare for bad weather by partnering with companies in other regions
RCS Influencer Rich Carroll says that by planning ahead and prioritizing employee well-being, you can run a resilient business while ensuring your team is taken care of — both personally and professionally. Severe weather events — hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes and heavy rain — can halt roofing operations, damage ongoing projects and ...
IRE day 2: Students, award winners, concerts and more
From the Student Competition and NRCA Awards to tailgates and concerts, day two of IRE 2025 did not disappoint! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Karen Edwards: Day two of the International Roofing Expo ...
NRCA debuts video to raise mental health awareness
"Substance abuse and suicide claim more roofing lives than job site accidents. We lose more to silence than to falls." The National Roofing Contractors Association has debuted a video encouraging roofing professionals to seek help when they are struggling with mental health. The video, “Be Tough Enough,” raises awareness regarding mental ...
