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Engineering coatings like membranes
CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says that, as the industry shifts from traditional single-ply membranes to roof coatings, one of the biggest changes is how they’re specified and tested. I’ve been getting this question a lot lately…How roof coatings are starting to function less like “maintenance products” and more like full roofing ...
Celebrating the 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards winners
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. ARMA honors exceptional craftsmanship, innovation and performance in asphalt roofing across North America. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has announced the winners of its 2026 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards, recognizing outstanding asphalt roofing projects across North America. ARMA is the national trade association representing manufacturers of ...
Navigating labor shortages and compliance pressures
RCS Influencer Tammy Hall says we can protect the future of roofing by investing in people. The roofing industry is at a turning point. We’re all feeling the pressure of labor shortages, and at the same time, compliance requirements keep getting more complex. Safety, training, documentation, workforce verification — it’s a ...
5 things not to do after a severe storm
By Nick Post, KPost Company. Avoiding common missteps can help keep repairs to a minimum and your home protected. When severe weather hits, roof damage is often one of the first and most costly issues homeowners face. Acting quickly after a storm can help protect your property, but making the ...
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 ...
NRCA announces 2026 Gold Circle winners
Gold Circle Awards were given to NRCA members who made significant contributions to the roofing industry. The National Roofing Contractors Association presented its 31st annual Gold Circle Awards January 21 at the NRCA 2026 Industry Awards and Reception in Las Vegas during the 2026 International Roofing Expo.® Gold Circle Awards were ...
National Women in Roofing announces Casey Troxclair as new executive committee secretary
In her new role, Casey will help ensure that NWIR’s leadership remains aligned, strategic and focused on advancing opportunities for women at every stage of their careers. National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is proud to announce the appointment of Casey Troxclair as secretary of the NWIR Executive Committee. Casey’s appointment reflects ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 CoatingsCoffeeShop™ Coatings Influencers
Industry leaders share insights on the trends and challenges shaping the coatings industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce the 2026 Influencers for CoatingsCoffeeShop®. On a monthly basis, Influencers contribute expert perspectives on the issues driving ...
End-of-year insights
By Emma Peterson. We sat down with roofing industry leaders to hear their thoughts about 2025 and predictions for 2026. For the last Coffee Conversations® of 2025, we hosted a panel of professionals from all sides of the roofing industry to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. ...
Setting your coatings projects up for success
CCS Influencer Shawn Morgan says if we treat coatings as a system, not just a product, you will be able to keep your jobs profitable in 2026. Roof coating work can be very profitable, but only when your jobs are set up to succeed from the start. A lot of the ...
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