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 ...
By Emma Peterson. Get ready to figure out what exit you’re taking on the Jersey turnpike as you head to Atlantic City for one of the biggest regional roofing events in the country. The North / East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) is a regional association for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New ...
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers have been interested in this month! For the roofing and construction industries, February is the heart of the famous “tradeshow season.” The Coffee Shops™ crew has loved going from event to event, catching up with colleagues, meeting new friends and learning about ...
RCS Influencer Rich Carroll says that by planning ahead and prioritizing employee well-being, you can run a resilient business while ensuring your team is taken care of — both personally and professionally. Severe weather events — hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes and heavy rain — can halt roofing operations, damage ongoing projects and ...
From the Student Competition and NRCA Awards to tailgates and concerts, day two of IRE 2025 did not disappoint! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Karen Edwards: Day two of the International Roofing Expo ...
"Substance abuse and suicide claim more roofing lives than job site accidents. We lose more to silence than to falls." The National Roofing Contractors Association has debuted a video encouraging roofing professionals to seek help when they are struggling with mental health. The video, “Be Tough Enough,” raises awareness regarding mental ...
NRCA formally recognized the members during its Industry Awards Ceremony held February 20 in San Antonio. The National Roofing Contractors Association recognizes the following members for their 2024 membership recruitment efforts to the association: Beacon Building Products, Herndon, Virginia CertainTeed LLC, Malvern, Pennsylvania GAF, Parsippany, New Jersey Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio SRS Distribution Inc., McKinney, Texas NRCA ...
Officers and directors announced at the NRCA's 138th Annual Convention will assume their roles June 1, 2025. The National Roofing Contractors Association announced its new slate of officers during its 138th Annual Convention February 19 - 21 in San Antonio. Alex Hernandez, president of Clark Roofing Co., Broadview, Illinois, was elected chairman ...
Alongside running a roofing company, David has served on the NRCA;s board of directors, worked on numerous NRCA committees and dedicated years to volunteer service. The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced David Karel, executive vice president of Garlock-French Roofing, Minneapolis, as the recipient of the John Bradford Volunteer Award. David ...
Four Seasons Kanga Roof recognized for charitable work after raising $250,000 to fund the Evan Vaillancourt, Army Specialist, Legacy Fund Scholarship. The National Roofing Contractors Association and CNA, Chicago, have announced Four Seasons Kanga Roof, Roseville, Michigan, as the grand-prize winner of the CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award for its charitable efforts ...