National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Amplify the industry’s message as one voice on Capitol Hill

March 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. NRCA successfully communicates the views of the roofing industry to policymakers in Washington D.C. — enter the conversation and advocate for the industry’s best interests. Like many industries, roofing faces challenges that require legislative support. Advocacy plays a critical role in ensuring that the voices of roofing professionals are ...

Tax reform, tariffs and immigration policy: What you need to know

March 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. While policy shifts can create uncertainty, proactive planning and advocacy can help you navigate an evolving business landscape. In the rapidly shifting political landscape, the roofing industry continues to advocate for policies that support business growth, workforce development and fair regulations. In a recent episode of Contractor Outlook, Heidi ...

Filling the industry’s workforce gaps

March 23, 2025 at 3:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Tackling the industry’s labor shortage by connecting contractors with the specialized talent they need to succeed. The roofing industry has long grappled with a shortage of skilled professionals, but Luke McCormick, CEO of Roofing Talent America, is tackling the issue head-on. In this interview with Megan Ellsworth at the ...

International Roofing Expo unveils winners of the 2025 Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program

March 20, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.

The second iteration of IRE awards celebrate cutting-edge developments in materials, equipment, tools and services that are revolutionizing roofing and exterior construction for businesses, laborers, commercial and residential. The International Roofing Expo® (IRE) reveals the recipients of the second annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards program for both People's Choice and Experts' Choice categories. This recognition program, powered ...

Advocate for the future of roofing with pro-growth tax reform

March 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Make your voice heard and help our industry advocate for policies that support workforce development and economic growth on Capitol Hill. If you haven’t registered yet for Roofing Day in D.C. 2025, there are still a few days left! Make sure to book your accommodations at the Grand Hyatt ...

Secure a stronger future for roofing professionals

March 19, 2025 at 3:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Come together as an industry and help lawmakers understand the challenges and opportunities within the roofing industry. Roofing Day in Washington D.C. is taking place for another incredible year on April 8-9, 2025! Every year, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) ROOFPAC brings together roofing professionals from across the ...

One industry, many career options

March 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Introducing students to commercial roofing through the SkillsUSA competition. Encompassing more than 400,000 individuals, SkillsUSA is the number one development organization for the trades. SkillsUSA is organized around regional, state and national contests that encourage the best from participating industry leaders, students and instructors. Included in the contests are ...

How to recruiter-proof your roofing company

March 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Talent America offers four lessons to help you retain the best talent in the industry. Reputation is everything, and especially in the roofing industry. You probably already look at how your brand reaches your customer base – constantly developing what you stand for and why you’re the right ...

Building paths into the roofing industry

March 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how the roofing industry is engaging and supporting the next generation in a variety of ways In response to the ongoing labor and skill shortage, the roofing industry has truly come together to create innovative and engaging workforce development and education opportunities. In this Read, Listen, Watch® (RLW), ...

A career built on passion and perseverance

March 8, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. The best part about the roofing industry is that if you have passion and work hard, you can go as far as you want. The path to a fulfilling and successful career isn’t always clear. College is often presented as the default route, but for those who struggle in ...