By Adam Cabrera. The Roofing Alliance's educational initiatives, including student competitions and scholarships, are aimed at nurturing the next generation of roofing professionals. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Alison LaValley, executive director of the Roofing Alliance, and Greg Bloom, the ...
By Adam Cabrera. From green initiatives to workforce development, Brad Van Dam offers an insightful overview of the roofing industry's current state. The roofing industry is facing a series of challenges, ranging from labor shortages to supply chain disruptions. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. ...
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jared Ribble from NRCA, Brandi McElhaney and Rich Russo from IRE. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the webinar. Heidi J. Ellsworth: Good morning. My name is Heidi Ellsworth, and this is Coffee ...
By Adam Cabrera. Associations like the ARCA are at the forefront of industry growth and development. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Jennifer George, executive director of the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA), to discuss the dynamic work that this ...
The Wisconsin-based roofing company donated time and materials for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Marshfield. Great Lakes Roofing Corporation (GLRC), a leading provider in commercial and industrial roofing and 2022 recipient of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics, donated time and materials for the re-roofing of the ...
Ten new scholarships were awarded, and six others were renewed. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 2023-24 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Award recipients. The program offers three scholarship opportunities, and all categories are open to employees of roofing industry companies, their spouses and dependent children. It is also open to construction ...
Research will help industry document efforts and develop curriculum leading to a roofing minor. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the approval of funding for a three-year research project in partnership with Clemson University focused on Sustainability & Resiliency Efforts for the Roofing Industry. The research study will: Identify and document the current state ...
The Metal Roofing Clinic will offer three days of hands-on learning as well as demonstrative activities in metal roof installation and repairs, where industry experts will walk attendees through the benefits, methods and types of materials used in metal roofing installation. The International Roofing Expo (IRE), the North American roofing and ...
Roofing industry professionals are invited to participate. The Roofing Alliance firmly believes that education is the cornerstone of growth and is committed to education, training and providing scholarships to deserving students to pursue their academic dreams, regardless of financial status. To address this challenge, the Roofing Alliance has established a ...
By Evelyn Witterholt. The Roofing Alliance has major plans for roofing education, including a roofing fundamentals course at Clemson University. Since 1996, the National Roofing Contractors Association’s (NRCA) foundation, the Roofing Alliance, has been committed to supporting future roofers. They have worked hard to create a welcoming environment for young ...