Articles Tagged with ''NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association)''

Economic Indicators

Reroofing Demand Cools Across North America in Q3 2025

Even as reroofing contractors report mixed momentum, new remodeling research shows homeowners still rank new roofs among the most rewarding investments of 2025

Tanja Kern

November 3, 2025

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New industry research shows cooling reroofing demand across North America, but steady installation activity and long-term growth prospects.

Can Gen Z Save the Skilled Trades?

Roofing’s Future: Attracting Gen Z to the Trades

Part 2 of a 2-part series

Tanja Kern

October 24, 2025

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Gen Z could be the key to solving the skilled labor crisis. In part two of our series, discover how roofing leaders are reinventing recruitment with purpose, pay, and future-proof careers.

Análisis Legislativo

La NRCA insta a los profesionales de techos a respaldar el proyecto de ley de visas laborales

La asociación comercial moviliza a sus miembros para contactar al Congreso en apoyo del proyecto bipartidista de ley laboral H.R. 5494.

Tanja Kern

October 10, 2025

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La NRCA está instando a los contratistas de techos a apoyar el proyecto de ley H.R. 5494, una iniciativa bipartidista que crearía un nuevo programa de visas para aliviar la escasez crónica de mano de obra en la industria de la construcción.

Legislation Analysis

NRCA Urges Roofing Professionals to Back Workforce Visa Bill

Trade group mobilizes members to contact Congress in support of bipartisan H.R. 5494 workforce legislation

Tanja Kern

October 8, 2025

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The NRCA is urging roofing contractors to advocate for H.R. 5494, a bipartisan bill creating a new visa program to ease chronic labor shortages in construction.

Obituary

John Gooding, Chairman of GSM Roofing, Dies at 80

Chris Gray

September 16, 2025

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The roofing industry mourns the loss of John Gooding, who served as NRCA chairman and received the association's J.A. Piper Award for his lifetime of service to the industry.

Giving Back

Roofing Alliance 2024-25 Annual Report Released

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 16, 2025

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Roofing Alliance members have invested more than $17 million to advance the roofing industry, including supporting research and workforce training, funding scholarships, honoring workers and strengthening communities through philanthropic outreach.

Obituary

James Barr, President of Barr Roofing Company, Dies at 72

Barr received the highest honors from the MRCA and NRCA for his service to the industry

Chris Gray

August 18, 2025

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Jim Barr served as president of the MRCA as well as chairman of the board for the NRCA, with both associations recognizing his service with their highest honors.

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Immigration

Gallup Poll Shows Americans View Immigration More Favorably

Attitude shift toward immigration could lead to policy improvements benefiting roofing

Chris Gray

July 22, 2025

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As public support for immigration grows, shifting attitudes could lead to reforms that help solve the roofing industry’s labor shortage.

Legislation Analysis

How the Big Beautiful Bill Affects Roofing

Roofing companies will enjoy tax breaks but see losses in labor and clean energy projects

Chris Gray

July 16, 2025

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Trump’s new budget law brings permanent tax relief for roofing firms but cuts energy credits and boosts immigration enforcement, sparking industry concern.

Roofing Awards

Roofing Alliance Opens Nominations for 2025-26 MVP Awards Program

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2025

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The MVP Awards Program highlights industry professionals who serve as role models through their commitment to outstanding performance, safety, leadership, and community service.