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NWIR (National Women in Roofing)
The growing influence of women in the metal construction industry
MCS Influencer John Kenney says that women have already made a powerful impact on the metal construction industry, bringing leadership, innovation and cultural transformation. As a roofing industry expert, I've witnessed firsthand the positive impact women have made in the metal construction industry. Traditionally male-dominated, this field is steadily evolving thanks ...
National Snow Guards Safety Month continues through March
During National Snow Guards Safety Month messages of safe installation practices and the need for snow guards are being shared nationwide. Throughout the month of March, the roofing industry is placing extra attention on the value and safety associated with snow guards. Expert safety support Snow guards are sturdy pieces designed to be ...
Women in the metal industry over the centuries
MCS Influencer Holly Gotfredson says now is the perfect time to realize a rewarding career in metal. Forging ahead in the 1800’s, Tabitha Babbitt invented the first circular saw. Sarah Guppy, an English inventor, patented her innovations related to metal structures, including designs for safer bridges, railways and ships. Her work ...
Top February articles: Tradeshow season and industry expertise
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers have been interested in this month! For the roofing and construction industries, February is the heart of the famous “tradeshow season.” The Coffee Shops™ crew has loved going from event to event, catching up with colleagues, meeting new friends and learning about ...
Keeping NWIR in the focus
By Lauren White. Making new connections, meeting new people, having new experiences were all part of our focus for NWIR Days 2025. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2025. Megan Ellsworth: I attended the yoga session for the first day of ...
Women in roofing unite
By Emma Peterson. Get ready to lead and learn at NWIR Days 2025! If you haven’t already gotten your ticket to the 2025 National Women In Roofing (NWIR) Days, make sure you do! NWIR Days is a premier conference for women in the roofing industry to come together and learn. This year’s ...
Mosey down to Texas for the 2025 NWIR Days!
By Emma Peterson. Grab your hat and your boots because you don’t want to miss NWIR’s annual conference this February. The National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is hosting the premier networking and educational event for women in the roofing industry in San Antonio, Texas this February 16-17, 2025. This conference ...
Getting paid at the end of the day
By Emma Peterson. From contracts to invoices to filing liens, learn the basics of how to get compensation for your work. The legal side of the roofing industry can seem intimidating and overwhelming. But there are many resources out there to help you navigate the intricacies of construction law. Adams ...
Join NWIR in 2025 for their annual two-day conference NWIR Days
NWIR Days is the premier conference for women in the roofing industry to come together to hone their leadership skills, learn new business tactics and share their secrets to success. National Women in Roofing (NWIR) will be holding their annual conference, NWIR Days, at the Grand Hyatt Riverwalk in San Antonio, ...
Making way for female roofing professionals
By Jessica Bravo. Beacon’s 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year award highlights the success and accomplishments of female roofing professionals from across the industry. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Brooke Laizure, Beacon’s 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year, to discuss her ...
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