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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
The road to IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the IRE team builds a show experience tailored to the roofing industry. It might be hard to believe, but 2026 is just around the corner! And kicking off the new year in style is the annual International Roofing Expo (IRE), happening January 20-22, 2026, at ...
Safety first, every time
By Dani Sheehan. As materials evolve and rooftops become more crowded, careful load distribution has become a critical safety measure to prevent roof deck failure. In a recent Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Mark Graham, vice president of technical services for the National Roofing Contractors Association ...
NRCA September highlights: Mental health, workforce, education and advocacy
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Learn more about what the NRCA has been up to and all of the resources available to you. In recent communications from McKay Daniels, CEO of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) he reported that September was a very busy month. The NRCA made progress across key ...
Preparing for IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Industry leaders from NRCA, Informa and SRS share how they are building IRE 2026 into the biggest and most inclusive show in roofing. It might be hard to believe, but the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) is less than four months away now! For those who aren’t ...
Nashville summit empowers roofing professionals
By The Coffee Shops. A day of inspiration, strategy and connection brought contractors together to sharpen their vision, strengthen their teams and prepare their businesses for the future. Editor’s note: This article was written using AI based on notes taken by Alex Tolle of The Coffee Shops. The Roofers United ...
Potential impact of federal government shutdown on employers
By National Roofing Contractors Association. With lawmakers in Congress and President Trump currently unable to reach an agreement regarding legislation needed to fund the federal government, federal agencies have begun to operate indefinitely under a government shutdown. Congress and the administration failed to agree on legislation to fund the government by October ...
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 ...
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