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Awards & Recognition
MCA celebrates 2026 scholarship recipients
By The Coffee Shops.™ The Metal Construction Association’s (MCA) scholarship program continues to support the educational aspirations of students connected to its member companies. Now in its third year, the MCA scholarship program awards $2,000 to selected students pursuing postsecondary education across a variety of fields, including college, vocational and ...
Dale McIntyre receives Marty Hastings Award
McIntyre has played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the organization’s expansion into rating exterior wall products. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce that Dale McIntyre has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Marty Hastings Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and lasting ...
Helene Hardy Pierce honored for leadership and lasting impact on the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Helene's career is defined by leadership and service. Helene Hardy Pierce has long been a respected voice, dedicated volunteer and champion for excellence in the roofing and building enclosure industries. I am honored to also call her a longtime friend. When I heard that ASTM International had ...
Heidi J. Ellsworth named one of Oregon’s Top Women Leaders for 2026
By Jenny Yu. The honor highlights Heidi's leadership in advancing the roofing and outdoor industries. The Coffee Shops™ are proud to share that our President, Heidi J. Ellsworth, was recently recognized by Women We Admire as one of the Top Women Leaders of Oregon for 2026. The annual list ...
QXO recognizes Vanessa Fusco as the 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year
CEO of Rejoice and Restore LLC in Naugatuck, Connecticut, voted grand prize winner, earning $10,000. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced Vanessa Fusco, CEO of Rejoice and Restore LLC in Naugatuck, Connecticut, as the winner of its 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, a national program that ...
QXO reveals top finalists for annual campaign celebrating women in roofing
The public can vote for the finalists now through May 29 at go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced the five finalists in its sixth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, which invites the public to vote for exceptional women working in the roofing industry across the ...
Fifth-generation roofer wins SkillsUSA competition
By Jenny Yu. The competition provides young people with an opportunity to develop essential skills and invaluable experiences. At the Oregon SkillsUSA 2026 competition, Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ spoke with the winner and sole participant, Eric Schilling, and his father, Mike Schilling, president of Carlson Roofing Company ...
MBMA announces 2025 Safety Award winners
In 2025, Building Systems members had 20 plant facilities that earned an MBMA Safety Award. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety with their annual Safety Awards. These awards are given to Building Systems members as well as Associate members for ...
Metal Roofing Solutions, Inc. achieves AC478 accreditation
Achieving this accreditation demonstrates that Metal Roofing Solutions, Inc. has the personnel, the organizational skills, vast experience, knowledge, management procedures and commitment to assemble metal buildings in accordance with code, specifications, costs and deadlines. The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that Metal Roofing Solutions, Inc. headquartered in Duncanville, ...
METALCON launches 40 Under 40 Recognition Program
Recognizing the rising leaders shaping the industry. METALCON has launched its new 40 Under 40 Recognition Program, highlighting rising leaders driving the future of metal construction. Forty professionals, age 40 and under, will be honored for their work influencing projects, teams and processes – from jobsites and fabrication floors to engineering and ...
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