The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations.

The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate business conditions during the first quarter of 2026.

For more than two years, the survey has taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps indicate the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. Your response provides valuable insight.

The results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are made available to all survey participants via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics.

For the previous survey that measured business activity during the fourth quarter of 2025, 75% of responses came from roofing contractors and 25% came from roof consultants.

The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

The Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing is available at bit.ly/RoofingSurvey. Survey responses may be submitted through April 20.

About National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit www.nrca.net.

By Emma Peterson. 

The CRCA’s 65th National Conference offers sessions, socials, tours and more for industry professionals nationwide. 

Every two years, the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) hosts a General Meeting and National Conference. This is a national event that “brings together roofing industry professionals from across Canada — an ideal setting to network, share knowledge and celebrate innovation within our community.” With education sessions to attend, inspiring speakers to listen to and an energizing expo to explore, you will want to head to Québec City, Québec May 28-30, 2026, for this event.  

Hotel and travel 

This year’s conference will be hosted in the heart of Old Québec at the Hilton Québec. With breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River and amenities like a swimming pool, spa and fitness center, this hotel promises to be a convenient backdrop to the 65th annual CRCA conference, and AGM! Special room rates for attendees of the show start at $299.00 per night and there is on-site parking available for a fee.  

For the participants flying rather than driving, the CRCA has been able to secure some airfare discounts!  

• AirCanada: With the CRCA’s promotion code (CKACFK41), you can get a discount on your AirCanada flight to Québec City, YQB (CA) during the travel period (5/21/2026 - 6/6/2026) 
• WestJet: Similarly, CRCA’s promotion code (0V0A6MO) will get you discounts on WestJet flights to Québec City between 5/21/2026 and 6/6/2026. 

Learn more about travel and lodgings.

Three days of conference programming 

This year's show kicks off on May 28 at 11:00 a.m. with badge pickup at registration. From there, you will be jumping into three days of programming and learning! Here are some of the highlights for each day of the show:  

Thursday, May 28 

The afternoon begins with an opportunity for everyone to discover Old Québec City. You can do so by selecting a walking, electric bike, or scooter guided tour. The Quebec Master Roofers Assocaiton ( Association des Maîtres Couvreurs du Québec) will be hosting a welcome reception on the first night of the show from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  

Friday, May 29 

Day two is when the conference gets into full swing! The morning business sessions starts with opening remarks at 8:30 a.m. and then transitions into talks from industry leaders like Rodrigue Gilbert (Canadian Construction Association), Mauricio Chavez (National Research Council of Canada) and Alexandre Champoux (Civalgo).  

And if you’re attending the event with a spouse/partner, this day will close with a fantastic activity for both of you! The President’s Reception will be held from 6-7 p.m. and is followed by the President's Gala Dinner & Awards.  

Saturday, May 30 

The closing day of the conference will see the CRCA general meeting and the keynote (delivered by Dany Dubé, hockey analyst and broadcaster) in the morning. There will also be a talk from Jean‑François Côté of Soprema, before the show winds to an end with closing remarks delivered at 12 p.m. 

Explore the full conference program.

Additional activities 

If that schedule wasn’t busy enough for you, there are fun activities and events scattered throughout the show that are included with your conference registration! These events include:  

• Guided tour: Included in delegate and partner registration, there are three different guided tours running on May 28! Whether you choose to walk, are upper/lower town of old Québec, to scooter through the “vibrant neighborhoods of Saint-Roch, Limoilou, and Saint-Sauveur,” or to bike by stunning architecture and iconic landscapes, you are sure to have an afternoon of learning and fun.  
• Food and drink: Interested in the food scene of Québéc? On Friday, May 29, partners will take part in a food and drink walking tour! Kicking off at 11 a.m., This three-hour event will take you to 5+ local food stops and includes a “a glass of local wine (2 oz) for adults and Québecois gin selected to pair perfectly with the food.” Please note, as this is a walking tour, walking shoes are recommended. This is also a great event to attend with your spouse/partner. 
• Knitting animation: And on the last day of the conference, May 30, you, and your spouse/partner, are invited to participate in a hand knitting activity at the hotel! Running from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., attendees will learn how to craft a “beautiful chunky scarf while learning the craft of hand knitting.”  

These events require pre-registration, so make sure to note what you want to attend when your sign up to attend the show!

The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) supports professionals with advocacy, technical expertise and industry resources. 

The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) into their community.  

Since 1960, the CRCA served as the national voice for industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) roofing professionals across Canada, advocating for collaboration, professional excellence and industry advancement from coast to coast.  

CRCA provides a wide range of services to its more than 400 members, which include some of the most knowledgeable roofing contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and industry consultants in the field. The association is committed to keeping members informed on matters of national and international interest while offering technical support, business resources and advocacy on regulations and policy issues that affect the roofing industry. 

Some of the services and benefits of membership include: 

• Technical support: Roofers, designers and specifiers have access to phone support, bulletins, standards and manuals.  
• Legal support: CRCA members have access to 30 minutes a month of free legal support through Pallett Valo LLP and 15 minutes a month of free operational support through Cotney Consulting Group.  
• Industry information: CRCA stays abreast of the latest industry news and keeps members informed through its website, bulletins and Roofing Canada magazine, for which members automatically receive a subscription  
• Events and networking opportunities: CRCA organizes key events, including the CRCA National Conference and AGM, an Annual Golf Tournament, as well as the Canadian Roofing Exposition CRE. 
• Awards and benefit opportunities: CRCA offers members a range of awards, scholarships and benefits, including the distinguished Roofing Canada Award, which recognizes outstanding workmanship, innovation and exceptional service to both the community and the roofing profession. Alongside this premier award, the CRCA provides additional awards and scholarships to honor remarkable achievements in roofing innovation, further fostering excellence within the industry. Members are also entitled to a variety of benefits that support and acknowledge their ongoing contributions to the sector. For details on all available awards, scholarships and member benefits, please visit the CRCA website. 

The Coffee Shops are proud to welcome the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA)!

A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the third quarter of 2025.

The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

Sixty-one percent of survey responses came from roofing contractors, and 39% of responses came from roof consultants. Forty-nine percent of respondents indicated they primarily work on a blend of low-slope and steep-slope roof systems, 43% indicated they primarily work on low-slope roof systems while 8% indicated they primarily work on steep-slope roof systems.

Participants who identify as roofing contractors were asked to report the number of squares of reroofing material installed by their companies during the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter in 2024. Thirty-seven percent of respondents reported the volume of reroofing materials installed increased, 31% reported no change and 32% reported a decrease in materials installed year-over-year.

Thirty percent of all survey respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased. Thirty-six percent of respondents reported no change in activity, and 34% indicated a decrease. Project contracts increased for 32% of respondents, 36% reported no change in activity and 32% indicated a decrease in project contracts.

Additionally, two indices offer insight regarding customer inquiries and project contracts across market segments. The indices are based on a 0 to 100 scale. A score of 50 or higher suggests expansion or optimism; a score below 50 indicates contraction or pessimism.

• The customer inquiries index score for the total industry decreased to 47.5 compared with 58.7 for the second quarter of 2025. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 43.8, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 45.5, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 50.
• The project contracts index score for the total industry decreased to 50.5 compared with 51.5 for the second quarter of 2025. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 37.5, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 48.9, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 54.

As of October 2025, 27% of respondents reported no project backlogs, 35% indicated project backlogs of one to two months, and 26% indicated backlogs of three to four months. Twelve percent of respondents reported project backlogs of five or more months.

The complete results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are available to those who participate in the survey via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics. Any contractor or consultant who wants to participate in the next quarter’s survey can sign up for a notification at http://bit.ly/37ank7D.

About the National Roofing Contractors Association

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

The survey is an industry-wide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations.

The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate business conditions during the third quarter of 2025.

For more than two years, the survey has taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps give an indication of the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. Your response provides valuable insight.

The results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are made available to all survey participants via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics.

For the previous survey that measured business activity during the second quarter of 2025, 77% of responses came from roofing contractors and 23% came from roof consultants.

The survey is an industry-wide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

The Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing is available at bit.ly/RoofingSurvey. Survey responses may be submitted through October 13.

About National Roofing Contractors Association

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

By Emma Peterson. 

We went behind the scenes at CRE 2025 with Jason Campbell of CRCA to talk workforce, education and growing the Canadian roofing industry. 

This year, The Coffee Shops™ got the chance to go North and meet with our industry friends from Canada at the Canadian Roofing Expo (CRE)! This was the first year we attended, and we had an incredible time. The show (formerly known as Rooftech) was hosted in Toronto, Canada and featured over 150 exhibitors, educational sessions and live demos! While there, we recorded a live Roofing Road Trips® episode with Jason Campbell, first vice president of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), which hosts CRE, to talk about the expo. 

Jason opened the conversation by sharing some basics about what CRCA is hoping to do with CRE. He shared, “We hold the show every other year with the goal to give the manufacturers a chance to exhibit new innovations and have educational seminars here that are beneficial to our industry.” Creating this space is key to helping strengthen the industry. Jason explained, “Roofing is difficult. It's a dangerous profession. Two of the biggest challenges in the industry are attracting workers and managing supply chains, especially in the post-COVID world.”  

By building a designated space for the industry to come together in person, CRCA has created the perfect place to address these issues. Jason shared, “We want to make sure that our manufacturers and distributors have an avenue to showcase new goods. And we offer educational seminars because a lot of consultants and engineers need to get their continuing education credits, which is key for them to keep up their status as an engineer. Further, we partner with Media Edge to promote the show to raise awareness of the industry, and we partner with a company called Beyond Borders that works with Canadian immigration to bring workers to Canada, get them situated and set up with the trades.” 

The result of all of these efforts? Canada’s biggest trade show and forum dedicated to all parts of the roofing community and a huge boost for the Canadian roofing market. “CRE is a great opportunity to showcase our industry. We have a lot of good people and a lot of great innovation. And there’s still a huge potential for more growth, we can even just see that in the amount this show has grown since we did it two years ago,” Jason explained. “Be proud of our industry. You're in it. Put the time in. Enjoy. Respect each other. We have a lot to be proud of.” 

Read the transcript, Listen to the episode or Watch the recording to learn more about the 2025 Canadian Roofing Expo. 

Forty percent of all survey respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased.

A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the second quarter of 2025.

The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

Seventy-seven percent of survey responses came from roofing contractors, and 23% of responses came from roof consultants. Forty-one percent of respondents indicated they primarily work on a blend of low-slope and steep-slope roof systems, 41% indicated they primarily work on low-slope roof systems while 18% indicated they primarily work on steep-slope roof systems.

Participants who identify as roofing contractors were asked to report the number of squares of reroofing material installed by their companies during the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter in 2024. Thirty-four percent of respondents reported the volume of reroofing materials installed increased, 28% reported no change and 38% reported a decrease in materials installed year-over-year.

Forty percent of all survey respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased. Thirty-eight percent of respondents reported no change in activity, and 22% indicated a decrease. Project contracts increased for 35% of respondents, 33% reported no change in activity and 32% indicated a decrease in project contracts.

Additionally, two indices offer insight regarding customer inquiries and project contracts across market segments. The indices are based on a 0 to 100 scale. A score of 50 or higher suggests expansion or optimism; a score below 50 indicates contraction or pessimism.

• The customer inquiries index score for the total industry increased to 58.7 compared with 53.6 for the first quarter of 2025. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 63.2, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 57.1, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 58.3.
• The project contracts index score for the total industry increased to 51.5 compared with 50.4 for the first quarter of 2025. The score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 68.4, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 50, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 45.2.

As of July 2025, 32% of respondents reported no project backlogs, 41% indicated project backlogs of one to two months, and 17% indicated backlogs of three to four months. Ten percent of respondents reported project backlogs of five or more months.

The complete results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are available to those who participate in the survey via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics. Any contractor or consultant who wants to participate in the next quarter’s survey can sign up for a notification at http://bit.ly/37ank7D.

About NRCA

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors, manufacturers, distributors, architects, consultants, engineers, building owners and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

By Emma Peterson. 

Law and Mortar is the perfect podcast for contractors who want to learn more about operating their businesses. 

With over 100 episodes already out, Law and Mortar is the go-to podcast for information about the legal, business and safety side of the roofing industry. In the show, industry experts and leaders Trent Cotney and John Kenney dive into a variety of timely topics for contractors today.  

Trent is a partner at the Adams & Reese law firm with a specialization in roofing litigation and arbitration. He is also a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) as well as ten other local roofing associations across the United States. Further, he donates his time to a variety of roofing organizations (such as WCRCA and NWIR), he is a Governor-level contributor to the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation endowment program. At the end of the day, if you are looking for insights on the legal and political side of the industry, Trent is an invaluable resource. 

As for John, he has over 45 years of experience in the construction industry. He has worked as everything from roofing apprentice to estimator to VP, making him an incredible resource to learn from. Today, he is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group; holds a Florida Roofing Contractors License and Certified Professional Roofing Contractor status; and works with industry organizations like RT3 and NWIR. John’s insights also extend beyond the United States as he works on the international level with the Canadian Roofing Contractors National Technical Committees, the Institute of Roofing in Great Britain and the International Federation for the Roofing Trade in Europe. 

The Law and Mortar podcast is your opportunity to learn from these incredible experts about what’s happening in roofing today. Recently, John and Trent have had candid discussions about immigration in construction, analyzed the impact of AI on the operations side of the industry and discussed how bills in Congress are affecting job sites. Overall, these 20-minute episodes are a great way to stay up to date on what’s happening in the industry.  

Tune in to this month’s episode of Law and Mortar.

The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations.

The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing to evaluate business conditions during the second quarter of 2025.

For more than two years, the survey has taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps give an indication of the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. Your response provides valuable insight.

The results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are made available to all survey participants via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics.

For the previous survey that measured business activity during the first quarter of 2025, 86% of responses came from roofing contractors and 14% came from roof consultants.

The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

The Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing is available at bit.ly/RoofingSurvey. Survey responses may be submitted through July 14.

About NRCA

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.
 

By Dani Sheehan.

The innovations presented at CRE reflected trends being felt across the industry.

In a live episode of Roofing Road Trips®, recorded on the show floor of the Canadian Roofing Expo (CRE) in Toronto, Ontario, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Jason “Jay” Campbell, the current vice chair of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), to dig into what’s shaping the future of roofing. From green roofs to drones and artificial intelligence, this year’s CRE provided a snapshot of an evolving industry.

Rebranded from RoofTech, the CRE takes place every other year. “Our goals in having the show in general were to give the manufacturers a chance to exhibit new innovations and have educational seminars that are beneficial to our industry,” Jay shared. “It also allows for networking opportunities with a lot of our colleagues.”

Top trends: Technology and sustainability

This year’s show spotlighted a growing adoption of advanced tools, from using drones for roof inspections to more sophisticated testing equipment. Jay observed, “Just seeing the new innovation here – we're in an industry where technology is ever-changing with the advent of AI.” Artificial intelligence is making its way into jobsite planning, inspections and data analysis, helping contractors make faster, more informed decisions. Its use is gaining traction across the industry and companies look to streamline operations and improve precision.

One of the most visible trends was the emphasis on sustainability. “There’s been a shift into more green roofing and energy-efficient roofing over the last couple of years,” Jay explained. In Ontario, where the show was held, there are new mandates in place requiring that 50% of roof areas on new buildings be either green or solar reflective. Contractors are increasingly addressing stormwater management through smart roofing solutions, like vegetative roofs and reflective systems, to meet evolving building codes and environmental goals.  

Supporting contractors through innovation and research

For roofing professionals across Canada – and increasingly the U.S. – the CRCA plays a vital role in driving standards and supporting contractors. “We’re involved with a lot of national committees – the National Technical Committee, the Building Research Committee,” Jay said. “So, there’s always new information coming out when it relates to testing and building codes.”

Wind uplift calculations, changing climate conditions and proper installation practices are just a few areas where the CRCA is providing leadership and resources.  

Read the transcript, Listen to the podcast or Watch the live interview to learn more about the future of roofing in Canada.