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Commercial Roofing

Roofing Distributor Profile: Birte von Schwarzenfeld, Beacon

Drawing on science and business backgrounds, Schwarzenfeld serves as an ambassador for Beacon’s commercial products

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

August 21, 2024

Birte von Schwarzenfeld combines a love of problem-solving with sharpened business acumen to serve as an ambassador for Beacon’s commercial business.

Workforce

GAF Supports Free Third Annual Girls' Construction Camp in Northeast Ohio

Camp teaches practical skills in building trades

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 7, 2024

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The Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls returned for its third year at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center. The free, week-long camp for girls ages 12-17 gives kids exposure to the building trades through hands-on projects and workshops.

Beacon announced that Brooke Laizure is its 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year. (pictured.)

Awards News

Beacon Reveals 2024 Female Roofing Professional of the Year

Brooke Laizure, Owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction earns top honor

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 18, 2024

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Beacon announced that Brooke Laizure, owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction, won the 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year, recognizing her dedication to the roofing industry and community empowerment.

Rachel Markley and Michele Meier of Built Strong Exteriors

Contractor Q&A

Built Strong Exteriors Finds Success with Insurance Supplements

Built Strong Exteriors developed a system that turned insurance supplements into a recurring revenue stream

Art Aisner

June 10, 2024

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A team of project analysts breaks down how they developed insurance supplements into a new and significant revenue stream for Built Strong Exteriors.

The five finalists for Beacon’s 2024 ‘North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year’ (pictured); voting is through June 5.

Awards News

Voting Begins for North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year

Beacon’s annual contest winner receives a $10,000 award; runners-up each receive $1,000 for professional development

Bryan Gottlieb

May 17, 2024

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In its fourth year, Beacon's 2024 'North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year' voting is now open. The winner will receive $10,000, and four finalists will each receive $1,000 for professional development.

Montana Roofing Association President Morgan Thiel and Vice President Rachel Hoover

Reroofing the Status Quo

Montana Roofing Leaders Breaking Barriers and Building a Brighter Future

The next generation of Montana roofing professionals tackle workforce and inclusivity in the Treasure State and beyond

Chris Gray

May 6, 2024

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The Montana Roofing Association's first female leaders tackle labor shortages and industry perception to build a brighter future.

Women in Roofing

NWiR Michigan Council Schedules Upcoming Events

Michigan Women in Roofing Council hosts events on each side of the state

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 30, 2024

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Join the Michigan Council of National Women in Roofing for two upcoming events this spring that may have you thinking differently about your career path in the roofing industry.

Distributor Profile

Learning by Association: Pamela Mower, Northwest Drywall and Roofing Supply

President of Montana-based distributor praises the value of networking and joining business associations

Chris Gray

April 29, 2024

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From a trial-by-fire entry into distribution to becoming president of a thriving building materials company, Pamela Mower's story is one of perseverance and finding success through cooperation.

IRE 2024

VIDEO: Montana Roofing Association Leaders Seek Diversity in Roofing

Meet the 2024 president and vice president of the Montana Roofing Association

Chris Gray

April 10, 2024

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The 2024 president and vice president of the Montana Roofing Association share their vision of the roofing industry’s future.

OC's Hana Lane (pictured) Wins Manufacturing Institute Women MAKE award.

Awards News

Owens Corning’s Hana Lane Wins Manufacturing Institute 2024 Women MAKE Award

National award recognizes women in science, technology, engineering, and production for excellence in leadership

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 12, 2024

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Hana Lane, plant leader at Owens Corning's Jacksonville, Fla., roofing manufacturing facility, was one of 100 women who received the 2024 ‘Women MAKE Award’ from the Manufacturing Institute recognizing her leadership.