Seven teams from around the country are competing to be the five finalists that will present during the Roofing Alliance's seventh annual Construction Management Student Competition.

Roofing Alliance members like Complete Building Maintenance Co. help guide the Roofing Alliance's initiatives that improve the roofing industry.

A team from MSU is working with a Roofing Alliance task force to develop a VR training module that will focus on ladder safety.

The donations will go toward supporting the roofing industry through various means, such as scholarships, education, charitable programs and research.

A maximum of 10 recipients will each receive a $5,000 award that is renewable for up to three years of undergraduate study if they meet eligibility requirements.

Ongoing communications and events will share how the foundation has continually worked to promote the professionalism of roofing while giving back to the industry through research, education and philanthropy.

Funding requests must go toward research, educational initiatives and technical programs that address current issues and work to better the roofing industry.

Nominate employees for an MVP award to recognize their outstanding contributions through on-the-job performance and workmanship and other noteworthy contributions outside the workplace.

The Gold Circle Awards from the Roofing Alliance recognize outstanding workmanship as well as companies with exemplary safety programs.

Roofing professionals are asked to share information with construction management schools in their areas, encouraging the formation of student teams to participate.