National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Exciting Achievements from 2022 for the Roofing Alliance
By Alec Doniger. A successful 2022 sets the Roofing Alliance on the right track for the future. Heidi J. Ellsworth starts the new year off right with an invigorating episode of Roofing Road Trips featuring Kelly Van Winkle and Alison LaValley of the Roofing Alliance. Kelly has an extensive family ...
NRCA Offers Comments to OSHA’s Proposed Blood Lead Level Rule
By Trent Cotney. In a letter sent to OSHA, the NRCA affirmed the dangers of lead and made lead standard recommendations. In recent months, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) – Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal. This proposed rule was published ...
2023-24 Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program Accepting Applications
Scholarships are available for both accredited post-secondary and vocational, technical trade schools. The Roofing Alliance announces the opening of the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program for the 2023-24 academic year. The deadline for funding applications is January 31, 2023. The Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program offers three scholarship opportunities. All ...
IRE 2023 is Just One Month Away!
By Evelyn Witterholt. The 2023 International Roofing Expo will be here soon! Here are some important updates about the world’s biggest roofing expo. In a little over a month, roofing industry members from all over the world will be attending the 2023 International Roofing Expo (IRE), the year’s largest trade ...
3 Ways to Breathe Some Life Back Into Natural Slate Roofing
By Tom Stortz, John Stortz & Son. Is it important to you that natural slate remains a thriving part of the roofing industry? Then read on for an action plan on how to reach that goal. The next few years are make or break for the slate industry, which is ...
Marcus Sheridan to Keynote SprayFoam 2023 Convention & Expo
Renowned digital sales and marketing leader to address National Spray Foam audience on February 14, 2023. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has announced the keynote speaker for the upcoming SprayFoam 2023 Convention & Expo happening February 12 through 15 in Daytona Beach, Florida. On the morning of Tuesday, February 14, ...
Will Lorenz Named President of General Coatings Manufacturing Corporation
The owners of General Coatings Manufacturing Corporation (GCMC) would like to announce appointment of Will Lorenz as the new President of GCMC. Will Lorenz has been vice president of national sales in spray foam roofing & tank systems for GCMC. He received a BA in Chemistry from the College of ...
2023 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award Finalists & Honorable Mentions Announced
Six outstanding roofing professionals compete for Best of the Best Recognition. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 2022-23 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards finalists and honorable mention recipients. The winners for Outstanding Performance and Leadership, Outstanding Community Involvement and the recipient of Professional Roofing's Best of the Best, a recognition ...
NRCA Invites Industry Stakeholders to Attend Roofing Day in D.C. 2023
It is crucial members of Congress see roofing contractors, distributors, manufacturers and other industry stakeholders to hear about the critical issues facing the industry. The National Roofing Contractors Association invites all industry professionals to register for Roofing Day in D.C. 2023 April 18-19. The event’s purpose is to bring the roofing ...
Words Matter on the Jobsite!
By Cass Jacoby. Knowing the technical vocabulary for roofing is key to your success as a roofer, as these terms aid in clearer communication and conveying specialized information. How often have you been on the roof referring to something as a doodad or a dinglehopper? Have you ever ...
