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Iraq War veteran wins new roof in contest

July 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. This veteran from Newnan, Georgia won a brand-new roof in the Beacon of Hope contest. Matthew Adams, an Iraq war veteran, was having major issues with his roof. After patching it a few times and finding that his repairs weren’t cutting it, he and his wife Syndel ...

Beat the heat at one of Texas’s premier roofing events

July 18, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Discover the latest trends and innovations in roofing at NTRCA’s Not So Mini Trade Show. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual event, the Not So Mini Trade Show, on August 8, 2024, at the Hilton DFW Lakes in ...

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 ...

ARMA announces Accident Prevention Contest winners

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

Asphalt Roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 81 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2023 Accident Prevention Contest were ...

International Roofing Expo Announces the 2024 Innovative Product Showcase and awards program winners

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

The first annual awards program celebrates the most innovative solutions in roofing and exterior materials, equipment, tools and services across eight categories. The International Roofing Expo® (IRE), announced today the winners of their first annual Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program for People’s Choice and Experts’ Choice. The awards program, powered ...

Colorado Roofing Company Joins Forces With Habitat for Humanity

October 14, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Bob Behrends Roofing, LLC has agreed to donate time and labor to the organization’s ‘Roof Over Your Head’ program. Everybody needs a roof, but when the roof you have needs repairs and you’re low on funds, this can be a difficult situation. With some asphalt roofs costing ...

Learn From the Best at WSRCA’s Western Roofing Expo!

September 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Join RCS in Las Vegas, Nevada this September 23 – 25, 2023 and listen to experts in the industry as they discuss immigration, insurance, sustainability, leak protection and so much more. Fast approaching, you won’t want to miss the Western Roofing Expo by the Western States Roofing ...

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The Future is Bright at SkillsUSA

June 21, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

By Karen Edwards. Thousands of youths looking to enter the trades compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta. The RoofersCoffeeShop® crew is representing the roofing industry for its first-time participating in the SkillsUSA Techspo and competitions. The National Roofing Contractors Association was instrumental in working with SkillsUSA ...

SkillsUSA 2023 is Right Around the Corner!

May 31, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Join tens of thousands of students, teachers and education leaders for this annual conference that supports technical and career education. Since 1965, SkillsUSA has been a trailblazing organization when it comes to advocating for skilled trades. They offer resources for students who are looking to expand their ...