NWIR (National Women in Roofing)

NWIR Announces Changes to Board of Directors

March 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Several changes have been made to the association's leadership. National Women in Roofing (NWiR) is pleased to announce several changes to the association’s leadership on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of NWiR’s mission, strategy ...

Address the Labor Shortage at Roofing Day

March 29, 2021 at 11:44 a.m.

RCS Influencer Julissa Chavez says that we need to find a way to help workers from other countries get work permits and driver’s licenses to solve one of the biggest needs for our industry. Editor’s note: Listen to the interview to hear what Julissa Chavez has to say about the importance of Roofing ...

Beacon Women Share Wisdom, Advice and Stories

Women Share Their Wisdom, Advice and Stories

March 27, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth for Beacon Building Products. National Women in Roofing is reimagining the roofing industry and advocating for a more diverse workforce. The initial founding of National Women in Roofing (NWIR) took many by surprise, but has since empowered numerous women to embrace their careers and provide a ...

S2:E12 Coffee Conversations: IRE, What's Happening Now - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

March 8, 2021 at 11:10 a.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Brandi McElhaney and Shelby Snelson of Informa and the international roofing Expo. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Good morning and welcome to Coffee Conversations. This is part of RoofersCoffeeShop and my name ...

Up the Ante with NWiR: Virtual Poker Night at the International Roofing Expo

March 3, 2021 at 6:26 a.m.

As part of the Virtual International Roofing Expo, NWiR is sponsoring a virtual Poker Night on March 3rd at 5pm EST to get you ready for Las Vegas and the next in-person IRE this August! This fun, interactive session features a private poker platform and a live dealer through Zoom, ...

Meet Lydia Lane, Answer Me This! Winner

March 1, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question, next week’s winner could be you! One of our most popular giveaways is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as part of their ‘Construction Solutions’ campaign designed to supply feedback from contractors to help ...

Attend IRE Virtually

February 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Log in March 2-4, 2021 for educational sessions, a virtual tradeshow, whiskey and cigar pairings and more! No matter where you are in the world, make sure you’re near your computer March 2-4, 2021 for the virtual portion of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). ...

IRE Announces Virtual Edition Schedule of Events

February 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Three days of education, networking and live presentations at the 2021 Virtual International Roofing Expo. COVID-19 has changed our world, but roofing continues to protect structures across the country. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) also continues to provide what the industry needs with their upcoming IRE ...

Marketing Experts Share Their Strategies On-Demand

February 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Leap. Are your sales and marketing teams working together? If not, chances are good you’re losing money. RoofersCoffeeShop® partner, Heidi J. Ellsworth and RoofersCoffeeShop editor, Karen L. Edwards came together to provide an informative webinar about building a successful marketing strategy. This webinar is available to watch on-demand and incorporates a ...