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The Roofing Alliance named its finalists for the group’s 2024-25 Most Valuable Player awards.

Awards News

Roofing Alliance Names 2025 MVP Award Finalists and Honorable Mentions

Six roofing professionals compete for ‘Best of the Best’ recognition

December 13, 2024

The Roofing Alliance announced its 2024-25 MVP Award finalists, honoring leadership, performance, and community impact; winners will be revealed at the International Roofing Expo in February 2025.

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Event News

NWIR Days Focuses on Adventure for 2025 Conference

Event features unique walking cave tour and dinner

Chris Gray

November 26, 2024

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National Women in Roofing is hosting its annual NWIR Days conference with some new twists on its event format: it will include a unique cavern tour, among other novelties.

IRE Contest for inventors is quickly approaching.

IRE: Contest News

IRE Seeking Entrants for 2025 Innovative Products Competition

Be a part of innovation: Submit your entry for the 2025 innovative product awards

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 22, 2024

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The 2025 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 19-21 in San Antonio, invites innovators to showcase products in the IPSA, celebrating groundbreaking industry advancements.

Unlocking Opportunities: The Latino Contractor Revolution

Amparo Sancen is helping Latino contractors redefine the role

Bryan Gottlieb

November 18, 2024

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Meet Amparo Sancen, founder of Latinos En Roofing, who is helping Latino contractors access training and resources to overcome challenges in growing their businesses and showcasing their economic influence.

IRE 2025 Keynote

Reid Ribble Returns to Roofing for IRE 2025 Keynote

Former Congressman, NRCA Chief will discuss ‘Is the American Dream Dead?’ During IRE 2025 keynote in San Antonio.

Art Aisner

November 11, 2024

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See what former congressman and retired NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has to say about the state of the American dream at IRE 2025.

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Premios de Techado

HARCA Celebra a los Contratistas de Techos que Logran la Grandeza

November 7, 2024

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Contratistas de techos del área de Houston celebran los Premios Best of Roofing

A sample of roofing shingles taking extensive damage from hail

Understanding Hail

IBHS' New Hail Data Leads to Better Roofs

The 2024 hail study sets the foundation for improving roofing materials and technology

Chris Gray

October 28, 2024

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The Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety conducted a study using hail data to improve the resilience of roofing materials; the aim is to help manufacturers design tougher products.

A rash of 18-wheeler thefts loaded with shingles has struck North Texas over the last month.

Crime Blotter

Four 18-Wheelers Loaded with Shingles Stolen in Past Month

North Texas truck yards suspect organized theft

Bryan Gottlieb

October 22, 2024

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North Texas truckers suspect an organized theft ring targeting flatbed 18-wheelers carrying roofing shingles; multiple trucks have been stolen from secured yards, causing significant financial losses.

Manufacturer News

Polyglass Completes Major Expansion of Texas Manufacturing Facility

$31 million project boosts production capacities and expands company's footprint in the region

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 18, 2024

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The Waco, Texas plant expansion has not only enhanced production capacity for Polyglass, but has contributed to the economic growth of the region.

The 2023 Clemson University team won that year’s Construction Management Student Competition at the International Roofing Expo.

IRE 2025

10 Teams Vie for Spot at Roofing Alliance’s 11th Annual Student Competition

Teams will submit bids for vetting; finalists will be announced next January

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 16, 2024

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The Roofing Alliance announced the 10 university teams that will vie for one of the spots to compete in the 11th annual Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition at IRE 2025 next February in Texas.