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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Push the industry forward by joining an association
RCS Influencer Will Lorenz says organizations like NRCA and Roofing Alliance are key to solving labor issues. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Jenny Yu: Hi everyone, my name is Jenny ...
Supporting every crew
By Emma Peterson. How Johns Manville is bridging language gaps with their library of Spanish-language product resources. Founded back in 1858 in New York City, Johns Manville (JM) has grown into a leading manufacturer of insulation and commercial roofing products. With customers in more than 80 countries around the world, ...
HELP SUPPORT THE ROOFING INDUSTRY!
WRITE TO CONGRESS urging them to co-sponsor the Dignity Act As workforce shortages continue to be a top challenge facing the roofing industry, it is more important than ever to find balanced solutions to current challenges. NRCA supports the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), bipartisan legislation to provide innovative solutions for a ...
Contributing at a higher level
By Jenny Yu. Heidi J. Ellsworth has been elected as one of the new NRCA directors. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we are proud to share that our president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has been elected as one of the new National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) directors. The ...
Make your voice heard at Roofing Day 2026
By Emma Peterson. Enter for a chance to win a trip to Roofing Day in D.C. where you can advocate for the industry with Elevate and The Coffee Shops™! Back in 2018, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) CEO and former Wisconsin representative Reid Ribble organized the first Roofing Day after ...
NRCA supports the Dignity Act and urges Congress to approve
The Dignity Act contains solutions to further secure the border and fix our broken immigration system. The National Roofing Contractors Association reiterated its support for the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), bipartisan legislation to reform immigration policy and strengthen border security. NRCA commends Reps. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) and ...
Top January articles: Awards, education and more
By Emma Peterson. From prestigious industry awards to major mergers, here are the top ten stories kicking off the year. We might only be one month into 2026, but it’s already been a busy year! From trade shows like International Roofing Expo (IRE) and World of Concrete (WOC) to industry-shaking ...
Navigating labor shortages and compliance pressures
RCS Influencer Tammy Hall says we can protect the future of roofing by investing in people. The roofing industry is at a turning point. We’re all feeling the pressure of labor shortages, and at the same time, compliance requirements keep getting more complex. Safety, training, documentation, workforce verification — it’s a ...
Reclaim your attention and explore industry insights
By Jenny Yu. The 2026 SPRI Annual Conference’s education sessions are primed to help members focus on what matters most in 2026. It’s conference and expo season, and just around the corner is the Single Ply Roofing Industry’s (SPRI) 44th annual conference! The 2026 SPRI Annual Conference and Business ...
Assembling a top-notch crew in 2026
By Jenny Yu. A panel of industry experts highlights strategies for building and retaining a team you can depend on in today’s high-turnover landscape. In the first Coffee Conversations® of the year, sponsored by Southeast Staffing Agency, Megan Ellsworth was joined by an all-star team panel: Trent Cotney, partner at ...
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