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Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products appointed to Cool Roof Rating Council board of directors
This association plays key role in roofing and exterior wall sustainability. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced that Wade Shepherd, senior manager of components and technical for roofing, has been appointed to the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Board of Directors, effective October 2, 2024. ...
Top September stories: Mergers and acquisitions, the Olympics and Spanish-only content
By Dani Sheehan. Extra! Extra! Read all about it – don't miss these most read articles on CoatingsCoffeeShop™ last month. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) announced a new membership category available exclusively in Spanish. This is just one of their ongoing efforts to improve their support and better serve ...
Top September Stories: Sales tips, world roofing championship and NRCA Spanish membership website
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. With the Spanish-speaking roofing community growing daily, more associations are offering resources to this valuable sector of the industry. One of our most-read articles from last month was a press release highlighting the National ...
Top September stories: Acquisitions, website launches and giving back to the industry
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past September. September turned out to be a busy month full of important news and exciting announcements for the industry. Kingspan announced their acquisition of IB Roof Systems, marking their entrance into the U.S. market. This move ...
Florida under state of emergency with Hurricane Milton
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. With many towns and neighborhoods still recovering from Hurricane Helene, Floridians now find themselves facing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. On Monday, October 7, Governor DeSantis issued an updated state of emergency, expanding the list of affected counties from 35 to 54. What a state of emergency ...
Navigating the 2024 elections as a contractor
By Emma Peterson. Learn how November 5 might shape the future of the contracting industry. As we move through the 2024 election season, many professionals are wondering if the current state of the presidential and congressional races will impact the industry. To take a deeper dive into this topic, Reid ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
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. 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 ...
Developing the future of roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. A growing movement and how contractors can get involved. In an effort to tackle the ongoing labor shortage in the roofing industry, SkillsUSA has emerged as a key player in workforce development, offering vocational training that prepares students for leadership and hands-on roles in skilled ...
The 2024 Election - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Reid Ribble of NRCA. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Hello and welcome to Contractor Outlook Newscast. My name is Heidi Ellsworth and this is a newscast for all contractors. ...
GAF Roofing Academy reaches milestone, placing 2,000 graduates in jobs across the United States
Tuition-free workforce program trains veterans, women, formerly incarcerated and other individuals in roofing, providing a pathway to job opportunities. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced it has placed 2,000 graduates in jobs across the United States through GAF Roofing Academy, the tuition-free ...
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