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RCAW Basic Shelter Project success: RCAW provides new roof for community member
The Basic Shelter Project remains a cornerstone of RCAW’s mission to support vulnerable homeowners across Washington by providing essential roofing services and improving the safety and stability of local housing. The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2025 RCAW Basic Shelter Project, ...
An industry that keeps growing
By Dani Sheehan. METALCON 2025 reinforced the strength of the metal construction industry as a place where learning, collaboration and support continue to grow year after year. METALCON 2025 was one for the books – a week full of energy, innovation and community that reminded us why we love this ...
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 ...
The ultimate roofing tailgate tour
By Emma Peterson. How SRS Distribution’s XTV Team turns tailgates into unforgettable roofing events. Looking for a fun way to build your roofing community and professional network? Look no further than SRS Distribution’s Xtreme Tailgate Vehicle (XTV) tour! XTV is a fleet of SRS vehicles that travel the ...
Announcing the 2025-2026 WSRCA officers and board of directors!
By WSRCA. These individuals volunteer their time to make membership with WSRCA a worthwhile investment, and the roofing community a better place! For decades, the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) has served the roofing industry through sharing education, creating spaces for communication, hosting the Western Roofing Expo and more. All of ...
Raising the roof and the bar on giving back
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this industry organization takes connecting and serving the community to another level. Recently, The Coffee Shops™ had the chance to host Mikell Bollinger, vice president of community engagement at SRS Distribution and the executive director of their charitable arm, SRS Raise the Roof Foundation, ...
Join the Roofing Alliance: Elevate the industry together
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Give back and get involved. When I look at what the Roofing Alliance has accomplished, I am constantly amazed by the positive impact it has on our industry. From celebrating the best of the best through the MVP Awards to showcasing student talent at the annual Student Competition, ...
Making mental health a safety priority
By Dani Sheehan. Prioritizing mental health and suicide prevention is just as essential to roofing safety as harnesses and hard hats. September 8-12, 2025, marks Construction Suicide Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about a challenge that affects every corner of our industry. In a recent episode of ...
Suicide Prevention Month resources
By Jenny Yu. This September, take time to prioritize your crew’s mental health. A 2023 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the suicide rate in construction occupations is nearly four times greater than the national average and five times greater than that of all ...
Cross-border connections
By Emma Peterson. This year we headed north to support our distributors & contractors in Canada! While there, we got the chance to talk to other companies that work in both the States and Canada. Across borders, offices and job sites, The Coffee Shops wants to be the place where ...
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