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Vegas, baby! 6 events you can’t miss at the WRE 2025
By Jenny Yu. Don’t miss these exciting events at the Western Roofing Expo (WRE) this September. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is hosting their annual expo September 28-30, 2025, in Vegas. Since 1974, WSRCA has served the western roofing and waterproofing industries with the knowledge and tools ...
Camps for girls: Building on a proven blueprint
By Christee Roberson, Graham Roofing. By launching and partnering with girls’ trades camps, NWIR is helping dismantle industry barriers and guide young women toward fulfilling careers. A couple of months ago, you were introduced to the three new national programs for NWIR (Roofing in SkillsUSA, Girls' Camps and Dress for Success.) We ...
Let’s erase the stress of back-to-school costs – together!
By Anna Lockhart. Earn an A+ in giving back with this opportunity to help the children in our communities. Donation sites coming to a roofing company near you! Erase the stress of back-to-school costs for your community by participating in an industry-wide school supply drive! In an effort ...
Showing up for advocacy matters
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Day in D.C. 2025 offered a glimpse of what real progress can look like: passionate professionals sharing real-world insights to help shape better policy. Each spring, roofing professionals from across the country head to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the issues that matter most to their ...
Myrtle Beach met the industry with connection, innovation and education
By Dani Sheehan. From tee times to tech talks, this year’s CRSMCA Roofing Expo and Annual Meeting brought the roofing community together for three days of learning, networking and inspiration. The Carolinas Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Associations (CRSMCA) held its roofing expo and annual meeting June 25-27, 2025, in ...
The foundation of the industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Roofing Alliance continues to lead the industry. After attending the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) last week, I left once again thinking about how much the NRCA and its foundation, the Roofing Alliance, do for the industry. If you are not aware of what the ...
GAF Myerstown plant celebrates 25th anniversary with local residents
Over the past 25 years, the GAF Myerstown facility has become a cornerstone of the local economy and community, employing more than 160 individuals from across the area. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Myerstown, Pennsylvania plant. To mark this milestone, GAF ...
METALCON launches Veteran retreat project with Steel Frame Build
Eagles Landing begins in Las Vegas, bound for Montana. This year, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction is proud to launch a heartwarming project: a full-scale steel frame for a future veteran retreat in Hall, Montana, an inspiring new initiative for METALCON ...
Roofing pride and authenticity
By Emma Peterson. Learn how businesses can empower their teams by creating inclusive and supportive workplaces. Last month, we hosted a special Pride Month edition of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Tremco WTI! In the episode, Megan Ellsworth spoke with a panel of roofing experts and advocates from across the industry ...
Grill Season Giveaway: A salute to hardworking crews
By Dani Sheehan. This Labor Day season, General Coatings is giving back with a Grill Season Giveaway — no photo needed, just your info and your love for a good cookout. Roofing is tough work. While everyone else is lounging by the pool or road tripping across the country for ...
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