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By Jenny Yu. Heidi J. Ellsworth has been elected as one of the new NRCA directors. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we are proud to share that our president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has been elected as one of the new National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) directors. The ...
Make your voice heard at Roofing Day 2026
By Emma Peterson. Enter for a chance to win a trip to Roofing Day in D.C. where you can advocate for the industry with Elevate and The Coffee Shops™! Back in 2018, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) CEO and former Wisconsin representative Reid Ribble organized the first Roofing Day after ...
CoatingsCoffeeShop joins industry leaders at RCMA 2026 meeting in Las Vegas
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. This year’s conversations reflected continued growth in roof coatings as building owners seek sustainable, cost-effective solutions and contractors look for ways to diversify their businesses. CoatingsCoffeeShop® was proud to be a part of the Roof Coating Manufacturer Association (RCMA) 2026 meeting in Las Vegas. As an RCMA partner ...
NRCA supports the Dignity Act and urges Congress to approve
The Dignity Act contains solutions to further secure the border and fix our broken immigration system. The National Roofing Contractors Association reiterated its support for the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), bipartisan legislation to reform immigration policy and strengthen border security. NRCA commends Reps. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) and ...
RCMA Spring Meeting signals strong momentum for the roof coatings industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Collaboration, innovation and contractor engagement highlight a strong start to the year. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) started the year with energy and purpose, hosting a highly successful Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside its participation at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The week brought together ...
Royalty Roofing USA expands Midwest footprint with acquisition of Division 7 Building Contractors
Royalty Roofing USA plans to leverage Division 7 Building Contractors established regional presence to further expand its commercial roofing operations. Royalty Roofing USA announced today the acquisition of Division 7 Building Contractors, a Kalamazoo, Michigan–based roofing contractor serving Michigan and the Midwest since 1984. The strategic acquisition supports Royalty Roofing’s continued ...
Rethinking OSHA liability on multi-employer jobsites
By Jesse Sanchez. Stay informed on construction safety policy developments shaping contractor responsibility nationwide. If you work on complex construction projects, shared worksites are routine and regulatory clarity matters. For organizations like the Utah Roofing Contractors Association (URCA), which represents contractors operating in multi-employer environments, understanding OSHA enforcement is critical. ...
NRCA announces 2026-27 officers and directors
All 2026-27 officers and directors will assume their roles June 1. The National Roofing Contractors Association announced its new slate of officers during its 139th Annual Convention January 20-22 in Las Vegas. Chad Collins, executive vice president of Roofing Corp of America, Atlanta, was elected chairman of the board, and Sherri Miles, ...
NRCA announces 2026 Future Executives Institute graduates
FEI is a comprehensive three-year educational program designed to develop the management and leadership skills of future and current roofing contracting company leaders. The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Future Executives Institute has announced its graduates for 2026. Graduates were recognized January 21 during NRCA’s 139th Annual Convention in Las Vegas. FEI is ...
CapEx Finance Index December 2025: Equipment demand in 2025 reached all-time second highest level
Equipment demand had second best year on record. Equipment demand reached its second-highest level ever in 2025, according to the latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA). Coming in just shy of 2024’s record-breaking performance, the industry successfully weathered a year of significant ...
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