National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Mental health and safety: Keeping the conversation going
By Emma Peterson. NRCA’s Cheryl Ambrose explains why starting and sustaining conversations about suicide and mental health is a critical safety issue for the industry. Around a year ago, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) launched its mental health webpage! This was a part of its larger initiative to start ...
The next generation takes the stage at IRE 2026
By Roofing Alliance. The Roofing Alliance will be hosting their 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition at this year's International Roofing Expo. The Roofing Alliance will host its 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition this January at the International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. This hallmark event introduces students to roofing as ...
Roofing Alliance releases impactful Sustainability and Resiliency Study
Industry professionals can now explore the full report and its key findings. The Roofing Alliance has released its comprehensive Sustainability and Resiliency Study, providing a clear, data-driven look at how manufacturers, distributors and contractors understand and apply these practices and where the greatest opportunities for improvement exist. Researchers began by reviewing 243 ...
Reframing the trades
By Jenny Yu. SkillsUSA empowers students to find pride and purpose in technical education while connecting them directly to industry opportunities. As SkillsUSA continues its mission to prepare students for technical and professional excellence, Chelle Travis, the organization’s national executive director, believes the key to solving America’s workforce challenges ...
Top November articles: Training, tradeshows and more
By Emma Peterson. It’s been a busy month at The Coffee Shops™, here are some must-read articles to keep you informed. November has been a busy month here at The Coffee Shops™! Our crew has been hard at work and you can tell from the number of articles we published ...
Funding the future
By Jenny Yu. The Roofing Alliance lays a strong foundation for the roofing industry through its scholarship program. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)’s foundation, the Roofing Alliance, continues to strengthen the future of the roofing industry through its Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program. The scholarship provides education funding to ...
Two wins, one incredible team
By Emma Peterson. Raincoat Roofing’s Sarah Sutton-Shouse reflects on the team’s double win at IRE 2025. At last year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), Raincoat Roofing made history when two of their team members took home some of the biggest awards of the show – MVP Best of the Best ...
A glimpse into the industry of the American Dream
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts share their experience leading an annual roofing career summer camp that introduces high school students to the endless possibilities of the roofing industry. This past summer, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and the Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) teamed up with the ...
IRE 2026: Events you can’t miss!
By Jenny Yu. Make sure your IRE itinerary includes these six events to ensure an experience you won’t soon forget. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 is almost here! From January 19-22, 2026, roofing contractors from around the world will meet at the Las Vegas Convention Center to take in ...
Nailing structural integrity at the roof’s edge
By Jenny Yu. Learn how proper nailer design and installation can be the difference between a strong roof system and a failed one. When a commercial roof fails, it rarely starts in the center — it starts at the edge. According to Hickman Edge Systems, more than ...
