NWIR (National Women in Roofing)

Got Skills? These students sure do!

July 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Lauren White. SkillsUSA 2024 proved that the world is in skilled hands with the next generation of tradespeople entering the workforce. 6,647 students. 115 national competitions. Over 200 SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibitors. 1.79 million square feet of competition area. Welcome to SkillsUSA 2024! Having trained, studied and competed all year, the best ...

Roofing industry unites to encourage the next generation at the 2024 SkillsUSA competition

June 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition. The roofing industry has come together to help fund a larger Career Technical Education (CTE) program lead by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With the first focus ...

Renewed space and renewed hope

June 15, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Volunteers from NWIR, Bliss Roofing, Mountainwood Homes, Lennar and more come together to support Project Homeless Connect’s mission. Project Homeless Connect (PHC) began in 2006 with Kim Marshall Gordon and her mission of helping the unhoused populations in Washington County, Oregon. Today, PHC operates a street outreach ...

The new National Women in Roofing’s microsite has launched!

June 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. This online platform is the perfect place to find support, information, sponsorship and more resources for women making their way through the industry. The roofing industry may be traditionally male dominated, however National Women in Roofing (NWIR)’s recruitment chair, Shelby Smith, is aiming to make the ...

Paving the way as a female leader in commercial roofing

May 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Learning to embrace authenticity is as much a part of the journey as learning about roofing. Hear Lauren Morley’s passion for the roofing industry and the value of mentorship, networking and self-discovery in her professional growth. In a recent episode of Stories from the Roof, brought to ...

Catching up with Carroll Consulting Group LIVE at IRE 2024!

May 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jonny Suchor. From emerging trends to timeless techniques, the Carroll Consulting Group shares their latest industry insights live from the trade show floor. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Karen Edwards from RoofersCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to catch up with Rich Carroll, a seasoned expert ...

NRCA Trade coalition association announces findings

Trade Association Coalition announces Q1 findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing

May 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2024. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...

Finding success in yourself

May 4, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Follow Michelle Boykin’s story to learn how she joined the industry and found success. Meet Michelle Boykin, the chief operating officer at Rackley Roofing Company. She’s been in the industry for over 15 years and has served as the chair of National Women in Roofing and ...

RoofingisWomen.org is Live! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

May 3, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Shelby Smith from NWIR. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Megan Ellsworth: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating ...