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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey is an industry-wide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
What the OBBB Act means for roofing contractors
By MARCO Industries. In a summary of the new legislation, the NRCA breaks down the pros and cons for the industry. On July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBB Act) officially became law, introducing major changes to tax codes and federal spending. While the legislation has sparked ...
Raising the roof on talent
By Chloe Stambaugh, Marketing Associate, Leister. Young roofers prove the future of the trade is in skilled hands. Atlanta was buzzing with exciting energy this summer as the city hosted the 2025 National Leadership & Skills Conference, where students competed in the Roofing Skills Competition. A new generation of roofing ...
Beyond the trade show: Scholarships, mentorships and more
By Jenny Yu. This year’s FRSA president shares how the association prioritizes educational opportunities to secure the future of the industry. There are many people looking to explore careers in the trades through vocational schools and trade schools, and it can seem intimidating to figure out how to afford training ...
It’s time to talk about mental health
By Emma Peterson. The first step to suicide prevention in the trades? Talking about it. Join industry leaders for a conversation about suicide prevention. Editor’s note: This article discusses mental health and mental health struggles (including suicide) that might be hard for some to read. The goal is to educate ...
Renewed optimism in the industry
By Jenny Yu. An NRCA scholarship awardee and his mentor share the impact of the Empower All Scholarship and their mentor relationship. The roofing industry’s up-and-coming leaders are impressing the veterans. One such trailblazer is Nathanial Koren, recipient of the Empower All Scholarship from the National Roofing Contractors ...
Safety made simple
By Dani Sheehan. By combining educational opportunities, proven safety tools and digital solutions, NRCA helps you reduce risks and improve performance – one jobsite at a time. Safety is one of the roofing industry’s most important challenges, and one of its greatest opportunities for improvement. The National Roofing Contractors Association ...
Former NRCA chairman of the board passes away
John Gooding served GSM Roofing, NRCA, The Roofing Alliance, his country and his community. John Gooding, chairman of GSM Roofing, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and former NRCA chairman of the board, passed away on September 7. He was 80. Gooding earned an associate’s degree in administration and accounting from Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware and ...
The rise of resilient roofing
By Dani Sheehan. In a changing market where weather risk, insurance limitations and operational costs are all increasing, durable solutions are more important than ever. Today’s building owners are facing tougher decisions and tougher climates. Between rising insurance limitations, tightening budgets and increasingly extreme weather, the question they’re asking about ...
The next chapter in solar sales
By Dani Sheehan. Even as federal tax credits wind down, solar remains one of the most powerful ways for homeowners to cut long-term energy costs and protect against future uncertainty. The recently passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, includes major updates to solar and clean energy tax ...
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