Community
Investing in people is investing in the future of roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA’s people-centered initiatives strengthen leadership, workforce opportunity and well-being across the roofing industry. Throughout my years in the roofing industry, I have learned one simple truth: Our greatest asset is our people. They are the ones who create the products we rely on, run the equipment ...
Invertir en las personas es invertir en el futuro de la industria del techado
Por Heidi J. Ellsworth, traducido por Alberto Torres. Las iniciativas centradas en las personas de NRCA fortalecen el liderazgo, las oportunidades para la fuerza laboral y el bienestar dentro de la industria del techado. A lo largo de mis años en la industria del techado, he aprendido una verdad muy ...
Building a safer construction industry starts with a conversation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Construction Suicide Prevention Week reminds us that every company can help employees find support before a crisis becomes a tragedy. The construction industry knows how to protect people from physical hazards. We hold safety meetings, conduct jobsite inspections, require fall protection and make sure crews understand the ...
Reflections on growth, leadership and community
By The Coffee Shops®. In a recent letter, Christine Mockenhaupt shares firsthand insights into taking the leap and pushing yourself further. For many roofing professionals, growth often comes with a difficult decision: Staying comfortable or taking a chance on something new. That reality is something National Women in Roofing ...
Opening the door to roofing careers
By The Coffee Shops®. NWIR chair shares how career exposure can help young people discover opportunities across the roofing industry. Few people grow up expecting to build a career in roofing. According to Christine Mockenhaupt, COO of Maven Roofing and National Women in Roofing (NWIR) chair, she certainly did ...
GAF employees volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Harvey County to provide Hesston, Kansas family a secure home
For GAF, the volunteer day is part of a broader effort to build meaningful, long-term relationships in Harvey County. Volunteers from GAF’s new Newton facility recently joined forces with Habitat for Humanity of Harvey County to complete several critical construction tasks on a new home that will soon provide safe, affordable ...
Why contractors need to put their health first
By Karen Edwards. September is Self-Care Awareness Month and serves as a timely reminder that taking care of ourselves is not a luxury; it is a necessity. For roofing and exterior contractors, the demands of the job often place physical performance, customer needs and project deadlines at the center ...
Por qué los contratistas necesitan poner su salud primero
Por Karen Edwards, traducido por Alberto Torres. Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Autocuidado y sirve como un recordatorio oportuno de que cuidar de nosotros mismos no es un lujo; es una necesidad. Para los contratistas de techado y exteriores, las exigencias del trabajo suelen colocar el ...
Roofing Alliance members and new donor partners host their third roofing celebration five new roofs donated at Camp Ronald McDonald for good times
This year, Antis Roofing, Shell Roofing, QXO, GAF, Howard and Sons and Gabella lead the charge. August 18 marks a major roofing event for Southern California Roofing Alliance and Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times in Mountain Center, California. The event includes five live-action roof installations onsite, while mariachi music and ...
Building a global future for roofing
By The Coffee Shops. The IFD has already demonstrated the power of international collaboration. Now, the opportunity is to expand that impact by welcoming new voices and nations into the fold. The roofing industry may look different from one country to the next, but the challenges it faces are often ...









