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Mark Graham, NRCA's vice president of technical services, joined us to chat about his webinar, “Proper Wind Design of Roof Systems.” During this presentation, Mark will provide a basic overview of proper wind design of roof systems and discuss ASCE 7-22's new tornado wind load provisions, which apply over a large region of the U.S. Listen in to hear more. Register for this free webinar

NRCA took three U.S. teams to compete at the International Federation for the Roofing Trade's World Championship of Young Roofers in Austria. Learn about the lessons and determination they brought home.    Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Join us as we hear NRCA Chairman of the Board Doug Duncan's vision for mental health initiatives at NRCA and look back at episodes highlighting the importance of mental health awareness in our industry.   Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with two incredible guests: Estefani Albright, the first woman to achieve the NRCA PROCertification®, and Jared Ribble, Vice President of Certification at the National Roofing Contractors Association. Together, they discuss the significance of the NRCA PROCertification program and how it's reshaping the roofing industry. Estefani shares her personal journey to certification, while Jared provides expert insights into how the program is helping to elevate professional standards across the board.       Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/     Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up     Sign up for the Week in Roofing!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up     Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com   https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw   https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/   https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss     #NRCAProCert #NRCA #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth speaks with Kyrah Coker, a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) DEI Committee, Sara Donneys, a proud recipient of the Empower All Scholarship and Tim Wyka, President of Mile Square Roofing. Together, they discuss the impact of the Empower All Scholarship program, its role in fostering diversity and inclusion and the importance of supporting future roofing professionals. Join us as we explore how this scholarship is making a difference in the roofing industry and changing lives.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/     Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up     Sign up for the Week in Roofing!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up     Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com   https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw   https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/   https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss     #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry  #NRCA

Join us as we get to know the man at the helm of NRCA's board and discover how his past led to his brilliant future.    Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Director of Workforce Development John Esbenshade and NRCA Recruiter and Entrepreneur Rick Damato about the roofing industry initiative for Career Technical Education (CTE) and the upcoming SkillsUSA 2024. They talk about the NRCA commitment to encouraging roofing in vocational and trade schools. At the heart of the current CTE program is SkillsUSA where vocational students compete yearly in trade competitions. For the second year, SkillsUSA will include a roofing competition sponsored by the NRCA, the Roofing Alliance and many industry supporters.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up    Follow Us!   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop    #RoofersCoffeeShop #NRCA #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

In this episode of Stories from the Roof, Kelly Van Winkle, president/CEO of King of Texas Roofing Company, sits down with our host, Megan Ellsworth to talk about her journey in the roofing industry. As the third generation of her family to join the world of commercial construction, Kelly knows the value of the associations that support our industry and has served and contributed by holding leadership roles in associations such as NRLRC, Duke University, YPO, Roofing Alliance and NRCA in the pursuit of strengthening the roofing community as well as the King of Texas' commitment to their core values. Listen in to learn more about Kelly's path into roofing and explore the value of industry associations. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up    Follow Us!   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop    #RoofersCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry   

Vanavond, zaterdag 16 maart, spelen de Oranje rugbydames in Amsterdam tegen Colombia. Inzet is kwalificatie voor een nieuw toernooi van World Rugby. Ook de Zaandamse Jet Metz (20) komt in actie. Sinds twee jaar speelt ze in Amerika voor het team van de Lindwood university. Deze week bracht ze een bezoek aan de Orkaan redactie voor een interview. Al op haar zesde begon ze met rugby bij R.C. Castricum. Ook haar broer Guust Metz speelde daar. Broer en zus werden met het rugbyvirus besmet door hun vader die de sport had opgepikt in Nieuw Zeeland. Bij Castricum ontwikkelde Jet zich door tot international van Oranje en ze kon gaan studeren in Amerika waar de rugbysport ook erg in opkomst is. De dames in haar team komen uit diverse landen als o.a. Engeland, Schotland, Australia, Nieuw Zeeland, Zimbabwe en Spanje. 'Het is een mengelmoesje van heel veel gave grieten en iedereen neemt zijn rugbycultuur mee. Daar ben ik echt een betere speler van geworden.' Verder vertelt Jet in de podcast ondermeer over de Campus waar het hele leven van de studenten zich afspeelt, haar opleiding Excersise science, de Nederlandse nuchterheid die ze inbrengt in het team, de wedstrijden met Oranje en haar ambities. 'Dit is mijn eerste stap en die duurt nog twee jaar. Ik wil gaan waar rugby mij brengt en het zou mooi zijn als ik kan leven van de sport.' De Orkaan podcast is te beluisteren via Soundcloud, Spotify en alle podcast apps. De wedstrijd Nederland - Colombia is vanmiddag om 14.00 uur te aanschouwen in het NRCA station op sportpark de Eendracht in Amsterdam. Door: Edwin Kleiss.

Join us for an eye-opening Coffee Conversations, sponsored by IB Roof Systems, where we delve into the critical issues surrounding the roofing industry's labor shortage. In this thought-provoking webinar, we aim to shed light on the darker aspects of the challenges faced by roofing contractors, with a particular focus on subcontractor crews, child labor and safety concerns on the roof. Your host, Heidi J. Ellsworth, will engage in candid discussion with McKay Daniels from NRCA, Trent Cotney from Adams and Reese and Jason Stanley from IB Roof Systems, exploring the impact of labor shortages on the roofing sector and addressing the often-overlooked issues related to subcontractor practices. Learn about the nuances of working with sub crews, the potential ethical concerns and strategies to navigate these challenges responsibly in the first Coffee Conversation of 2024. Register today!   Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up    Follow Us!   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop    #RoofersCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

Welcome to another exciting episode of Roofing Road Trips! In this installment, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with special guest, Greg Hudson from Georgia Pacific Building Products in person at the NRCA fall meetings. From innovative materials to sustainable practices, Greg takes us on a virtual road trip through the advancements and trends that define the roofing industry today and how it looks for 2024.  Listen to this informative, in person Roofing Road Trips to learn more about the state of roofing today.   Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up    Follow Us!   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop    #RoofersCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

With summer coming to a close that only means one thing and it isn't pumpkin spice lattes, it's tradeshow season! Get the latest and greatest news from the roofing industry's top association and tradeshow, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in this season-opening episode of Coffee Conversations. Industry experts Alison LaValley, Jared Ribble, Brandi McElhaney and Rich Russo will sit down with host Heidi J. Ellsworth to discuss what's hot in the industry now and what to expect in the upcoming new year including the 2024 IRE. You won't want to miss this industry update with NRCA and IRE sponsored by Beacon Building Products! Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Follow Us!  https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop

In this RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Jennifer Ford-Smith of Johns Manville and John Esbenshade of NRCA to talk about their recent participation in the national SkillsUSA competition. This amazing event brings CTE vocational schools and students from around the country to a competition for every aspect of vocational school education. With the first commercial roofing competition held in June 2023, the roofing industry joins this 50-year-old competition that now has roofing as one of many important trade competitions. With the entire roofing industry represented, learn how you can be involved with a team from your part of the country.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Sign up for the Week in Roofing!

Host Allan Wishart Guests: Nicole Bryant with NRCA,Doug Hofstede with Canada in the Park,Jen Rubadeau with the Public Library --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boomercasts/message

“Roofers protect everything you hold dear. It deserves respect and we have to start standing up and saying we are not just roofers. I deserve a professional credential that shows I am awesome and deserve to be hired.”   Jared Ribble, Vice President of Certification for NRCA and Director of the Qualified Trainer Program   A roof is an essential part of every home. Sure, the walls keep the house together, and the floor keeps us off the dirt, but the roof protects us from rain, storms, and hail. Without roofing and the roofers who install it across the country, our world would be much less bearable. So why, then, is roofing not a respected job?   The National Roofing Contractors Association, or NRCA, believes that roofers do irreplaceable work, protecting our homes and businesses with skill and hard work. This effort shouldn't go unrecognized or uncredentialed. To this end, they developed ProCertification, and Vice President of Certification for NRCA Jared Ribble shares their mindset behind the creation.   Tune in for insight on why roofing matters, how we can instill meaning into roofing careers, and why anyone involved in roofing should reach out to NRCA and consider ProCertification.   Topics discussed in this interview: - Passing up the family roofing business - Returning to roofing after some inspiration - NRCA's approach to the worker shortage - Omitting roofing from trade schools and why it's a problem - Contractors should invest in teaching in trade schools - Certification addresses a growing need - What is ProCertification? - Which materials are available to be certified in? - How has ProCertification affected people? - What about liability? - Adapting ProCertification regionally - The Qualified Trainer program - An inside look at the Stories of an Extraordinary Industry podcast - What sparked Jared's passion for roofing? - Why does roofing matter? - Rapid fire questions   If you are interested in ProCertification, or are a roofer yourself, visit nrca.net to learn more. Also, check out Stories of an Extraordinary Industry for an inside look at the people and accomplishments of roofing.  For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTubeConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedInThis episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter starts the show off by discussing how NRCA is leading the way in advancing voluntary land stewardship. Then, Charlie stresses the importance of using common sense when encountering wildlife.

Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Brad Van Dam on this Roofing Road Trips episode to discuss the State of the Roofing Industry.  Coming off the recent Roofing Day in D.C. in April of 2023, Heidi and Brad talk about top advocacy issues, what is happening with the supply chain and the importance of our future workforce.  Brad offers insights as the president of SPRI and a very active member of NRCA, Roofing Alliance and many other associations and boards.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Sign up for the Week in Roofing!

Heidi J. Ellsworth virtually heads east to visit with NRCA safety experts Cheryl Ambrose and Rich Trewyn who are passionate about providing ongoing safety and specifically fall protection education.  With OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down set for May 1-5, 2023, Cheryl and Rich will review the key elements to fall protection including building safety plans that address failure to plan, training and self-rescue.  This is one of the most important topics in the roofing industry today and a podcast you do not want to miss.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Sign up for the Week in Roofing!

“When you're in a sales situation, the prospect knows you're a salesman and they're afraid of you. Because the perception is that salesmen always want to close the sale. But there's no mutual mystification. Everybody has to understand what's going through the mind of the other person. I tell people it's okay for them to tell me no if we're not a fit.”-Rolf Snobeck, National Strategic Account Manager at Tecta America. Sales are too often about hitting goals and closing deals instead of allowing the customer to be the focus. Our guest, roofing industry veteran Rolf Snobeck, has a different take. Ethical selling finds the best solution for a customer's problem through careful collaboration. A crucial part of the formula is knowing your company's offerings and sending customers to where their needs are met, even with another firm. With the customer's best interest at heart, an ethical salesperson allays concerns and creates the ideal solution. Ethical sales fly in the face of expectation, elevating the experience for us all. Topics discussed in this interview:- The 2023 Metal Roofing Summit is April 25-27 in Dayton, OH- Rolf's introduction to roofing- Inside look at Tecta America and Rolf's duties as an account manager- Experiences on the roofing design, contractor, and manufacturer sides- Buying processes and changing buyer priorities- Ethical sales and selling a solution- Focusing on helping the customer- Significant changes in roofing over 40 years- The skilled labor shortage- NRCA's ProCertification®- The benefits of proactive roof maintenance- A truly sustainable mindset- CAC-BEF, an NFP dedicated to putting students through college in construction fields- Rapid-fire questions Give Rolf a call at 630-514-1867 and find him on LinkedIn. Also, check out the Chicago Area Chapter Building Envelope Foundation if you or someone you know is pursuing a college degree in the building field.For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTubeConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedInThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://podcastboutique.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpChartable -...

Heidi J. Ellsworth meets up with Michelle Lane, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Holcim Building Envelope at the 2022 NRCA fall meetings for an in-person Roofing Road Trips.  They talk about the major branding change from Firestone roofing, wall and lining systems to Elevate that Michelle has led.  For 40 years, Firestone and its ever-expanding portfolio of building products has provided roofing services known by everyone. As Elevate, they are taking that to the next level—tackling the challenges contractors face every day, while evolving the way the industry builds.  Michelle and Heidi talk about the branding change and the future of Elevate in the roofing industry.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Sign up for the Week in Roofing!

Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down virtually with Vault Health Strategy's Ted Ryan and NRCA insurance leader, Cheryl Ambrose, to talk about health insurance.  With rising costs, higher deductibles and a lot of confusion, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is committed to helping roofing companies find good healthcare options for their employees.  Learn what is happening with health insurance and how the NRCA program with Vault Health Strategy can help you.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Sign up for the Week in Roofing!

Every roofing company needs to be at the forefront of legal trends and requirements.  In this Roofing Road Trip, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with the NRCA Legal team of Trent Cotney the NRCA General Council, George Patterson, the Legal Resource Center Chairperson, Rod Petrick former NRCA Chairman and NRCA staff Alison L. LaValley and Anne Schroeder about NRCA's premier legal conference – Decks to Dockets in Austin, Texas October 27-29, 2022.  This highly popular and important conference provides tools and knowledge to enhance business operations, manage risk and help propel roofing companies to new levels of success.  This dynamic team will share how contractors can learn from presenters who have decades of industry expertise, connect with fellow roofing professionals and earn continuing education credits.  Don't miss this informative podcast that will help you get registered for a crucial educational experience.

NRCA's J.A. Piper Award honors an extraordinary volunteer in the roofing industry and is named after the man who guided NRCA through the Great Depression. Explore the award's history and how we can create the next generation of extraordinary industry leaders.   Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Season 4 episode 1 of Coffee Conversations! You won't want to miss the season 4 kickoff of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by NRCA. Heidi J. Ellsworth welcomes NRCA CEO McKay Daniels and Chairman of the Board Kyle Thomas to talk about the state of the roofing industry. They will dive into positive outcomes from our Roofing Day participation and what that means for the industry along with exploring emerging issues like sustainability and the economic outlook for the roofing sector. Grab your cup of coffee and join the conversation about the latest happenings in the roofing industry and what to expect in Q4 and beyond. Read the Transcript! Watch the Webinar! Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!

Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down in person to visit with Jared Ribble during the 2022 NRCA Summer Meeting.  Jared shares the exciting news that ProCertification is now being included in roofing system specifications.  They talk about how roofing companies can build their business by helping employees get certified.  It is not only about being included in roofing specifications or growing your business, but Jared also shares what he is seeing in the growth of professionalism and the overall Roofing Respect that is happening when installers are ProCertified. Learn more about ProCertification! Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today!  Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com/  https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop? 

Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down virtually with cyber insurance expert Andy Metzler of Acrisure and Cheryl Ambrose of NRCA, they ask the question, do roofing companies know that cyber liability is one of the biggest risks companies currently face? To help members address cyber liability risks, NRCA has partnered with Acrisure to launch NRCA's Cyber Liability Insurance Program. It offers insurance policies that cover business interruption exposures (any business reliant on technology for its day-to-day operations has this exposure), as well as the privacy risks posed by storing sensitive data and costs associated with cyber incident response. Learn more about NRCA Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop?

Heidi J. Ellsworth road trips virtually cross country to visit with Trent Cotney for a mid-year industry update. Recently joining Adams & Reese, Trent continues to work with leading roofing associations as general counsel. Working with NRCA, WSRCA, FRSA and many more, Trent sees what is happening in roofing like no other. Heidi and Trent visit about ongoing supply chain issues, labor, regulations and how contractors can best deal with challenges for today and tomorrow. Learn more about Adams & Reese! Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop?

Bonnie Sharphouse, LEED AP, is a Sustainability Manager for GAF. Bonnie has more than 15 years of consulting and industry experience in sustainability strategy design and execution for the manufacturing, chemical, and energy sectors. Bonnie is responsible for driving GAF's product sustainability strategy and initiatives. She works across the business to explore innovative ways to reduce waste and improve product transparency, and to provide tools and resources to help customers meet their sustainability goals. She holds undergraduate and master's degrees in Environmental Sciences & Policy from the College of William & Mary and Johns Hopkins University. James R. Kirby, AIA, is an architect in GAF's Building Enclosure Research + Innovation group. Jim has a Masters of Architecture—Structures Option and is a licensed architect. His 30+ years in the roofing industry has covered low-slope, steep-slope, metal, and SPF roofing, as well as green roofs and solar. Jim writes and presents about building & roofing science, and does innovative research to inform all segments of the roofing industry. Kirby is a member of AIA, ASTM, ICC, IIBEC, NRCA, and WSRCA.

This Roofing Road Trip is all about metal, Metal Panel Roof Systems to be specific. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) recently released their new ProCertification for Metal Roof Systems, and it is a hit! Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Jared Ribble about the new ProCertification program and the importance of metal in roofing. They will also talk about the importance of specific training for metal roofing and how that segment of the market continues to grow. They also discuss the importance of association collaboration and the role the Metal Construction Association (MCA) played in the new program. Learn more about NRCA! Learn more at RoofersCoffeeshop.com Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop

RoofersCoffeeShop hosts an important conversation about what to expect from Roofing Day in D.C. 2022. Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with The Honorable Reid Ribble and Deborah Mazol from NRCA, Randy Ober from SPRI and Sherri Miles of Miles Roofing Inc. about this year's in-person visit to our nation's capital April 5 and 6. All roofing professionals are encouraged to attend and meet with their legislative representatives to discuss top issues facing the roofing industry. Pour a cup of coffee and join us for this important Coffee Conversation. Register for Roofing Day! Learn more at Rooferscoffeeshop.com!

In this installment of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS president sits down with Dave Lawlor, the president of the Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the NRCA. Lawlor is a Canadian native and is honored to be the first Canadian to hold this office. Coming to the end of the Roofing Alliance's 25th anniversary year, Lawlor shares his initiatives for his time as president and why the Roofing Alliance is so important to the roofing industry. You won't want to miss this informational Roofing Road Trip from up north!

This week on TCR Express Journal of Commerce staff writer Russell Hixson joins digital media editor Warren Frey to discuss stories he's working on including a recent interview with Scott Bone, the CEO of the Northern Regional Construction Association in Prince George, B.C.  about frustrations involving procurement. Russell's also working on a story involving HUMO, a wearable sensor system intended to prevent workplace injuries through data collection and feedback for workers on how they can work more safely. Daily Commercial News staff writer Don Wall recently wrote on a new guide published by the Ontario General Contractors Association called the OGCA Guide to Construction and Design Technology that focuses on the advantages of building information modeling (BIM) and staff writer Angela Gismondi talked to Mike Davidson, the host and producer of the Smithsonian Channel's “Impossible Repairs” about the challenges he and his crew face filming around big construction projects. You can listen to The Construction Record and TCR Express on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section and you can hear last week's  episode of TCR Express here. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week. DCN-JOC News Services

This episode will teach you how to sell our company to homeowners using Haag Engineering, xactimate, and the NRCA.

Coffee Conversations Season 3 opens with a bang! In this first episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth invites Reid Ribble to share the State of the Roofing Industry. Reid shares updates about NRCA initiatives, what is happening in DC and overall status of roofing as we look forward to the fourth quarter of 2021. Including an active Q&A session with roofing professionals from across the country, this is a must see as RoofersCoffeeShop launches an exciting Season 3 of Coffee Conversations. #NRCA #CoffeeConversations Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com #Roofing #RoofersCoffeeShop #WhereTheIndustryMeets Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/what-is-r-club Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop?

Heidi J. Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop sits down with Jennifer Ford Smith of Johns Manville to talk about the importance of ongoing training. Both ladies have been highly involved through out their careers working together on National Women in Roofing, Roofing Alliance and NRCA committees. In this RLW, Heidi asked the top ten hot training questions of Jennifer, and both look at how the roofing industry can continue to attract the next generation through continuing education, certification and professionalism. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!

How does a community of roofing industry competitors create friendly competition? With two simple words.   Sponsored by NRCA's Qualified Trainer Conference

During this Coffee Conversation sponsored by Johns Manville, Jared Ribble of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and Kelly Van Winkle of King of Texas Roofing, along with Johns Manville’s guests Todd Nathan and Cody Butler, share what is happening with the growth of NRCA’s ProCertification program while answering questions about the program. Roofing professionals across the U.S. are taking advantage of the opportunities of certification for roofing mastery. Kelly will share how employees are getting certified and how that process is creating diversification for their company. They expand on the partnerships in the industry that are helping to make the program feasible for all roofing contractors. For more information on Johns Manville and the Pro-Certification go to: https://bit.ly/3fvw3Vx For more information on RoofersCoffeeShop go to: https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/

Episode 84 - Reid Ribble CEO of National Roofing Contractors Association  Former U.S. Representative and CEO or the National Roofing Contractors Association Reid Ribble joins us to discuss the current state of the industry as well as the future of the industry.   Check out what he has to say about solar, acquisitions and the upcoming IRE Conference in Las Vegas later this year!  **The American Contractor Show is made possible because of our sponsors!** Contractor Coach PRO - Coaching Contractors to Work On IT, Not IN It! Go to www.contractorcoachpro.com to learn more! Atlas Roofing - Shingles - Providing premium quality roofing and insulation products for distribution throughout the world. Go to www.atlasroofing.com to learn more! Hail Trace - The most accurate hail mapping application in the world! Learn more at www.hailtrace.com C3 Group Inc. - Claims & Construction Consulting - C3 Group is a nationally connected team of Public Adjusters. They have been the industry experts on large loss, commercial claims for the past 8 years. For more information visit www.c3adjusters.com. RoofScope by Scope Technologies, Inc. - RoofScope reports compile all essential roofing measurements and images into an easy-to-read, environmentally friendly two-page report. Get started today at www.roofscope.com. CompanyCam - The only app every contractor needs. Document your jobs. Communicate with your crews. Cover your company’s butt. Learn more at www.CompanyCam.com. SignPost -  Signpost helps contractors text their customers, get online reviews, and drive loyalty with email marketing.- To Learn more go to https://signup.signpost.com/partner/acs/.  The Catalyst Group - The Essential partner for contractors! Learn more and join for free at www.thecatalystgroup.co

Stan sits down for an exclusive interview with Reid Ribble, CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association, who discusses his time working as a roofing contractor in Wisconsin, serving as a U.S. congressman and leading the NRCA.   Join the conversation! podcast@atlasroofing.com https://www.facebook.com/AtlasRoofing https://twitter.com/AtlasRoofing   Episode host: Stan Bastek, vice president of sales and marketing for Atlas Roofing   Episode guest: Reid Ribble, CEO of the NRCA

Coffee Conversations – Roofing Day 2021 RoofersCoffeeShop hosts the NRCA RoofPac team to visit about Roofing Day in D.C. 2021. Heidi J. Ellsworth will talk with Reid Ribble and Duane Musser from NRCA and Tammy Hall from CFS Roofing Services about a fully virtual visit to our nation’s capital on March 23rd and 24th. The NRCA RoofPac team invites all roofing professionals to meet with their representatives to discuss top issues facing the roofing industry, including career and technical education, inclusion of buildings with infrastructure spending legislation and immigration reform. Pour a cup of coffee and join us for this important Coffee Conversations.

S2:E47 Roofing Road Trips LIVE! With Tom Shanahan and Ted Ryan Tune in to the first LIVE recording of Roofing Road Trips with Heidi as she chats with NRCA’s Tom Shanahan and Vault Health Strategy’s Ted Ryan. They break down the differences between self-insurance and fully insured health care options.Learn when to consider self-insurance for your company and the ins and outs of the new NRCA healthcare plan. Don’t miss this revolutionary talk!

Reid Ribble, CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), joins our podcast to share recent developments pertaining to roof coatings and roofing contractors. Topics include NRCA's new health care program for roofing contractors; market developments and new trends; how COVID-19 has shaped the industry in 2020; and potential business impacts from the U.S. elections in November.

Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner, welcomes Trent Cotney and Alison LaValley to Coffee Conversations to talk about the importance of roofing contractors getting good legal advice. As General Counsel for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Trent works with contractors across the U.S. providing legal advice for roofing contractors. He and Alison will answer questions about legal concerns within the roofing industry along with sharing information about NRCA Legal Resource Center opportunities, including the 2020 NRCA Decks to Dockets Virtual Legal Conference. This is the place to ask your legal questions and learn what resources are available to you and your company. Pour a cup of coffee, gather your questions and join us for this insightful Coffee Conversations.

S2:E2 Coffee Conversations with Tom Shanahan on NRCA's New Health Care Program Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner welcomes Tom Shanahan to visit about the new NRCA Health Care Program. Tom is recognized as an industry health and safety expert and represents NRCA at both industry and non-industry events on these issues. The U.S. secretary of labor appointed him to serve on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Advisory Committee of Construction Safety and Health from 2007 to 2011. He will share information and answer questions about the new NRCA Health Care Program that enables NRCA members of all categories and sizes to offer employer-sponsored health care options. This is an exciting opportunity for all roofing companies who are members or want to become members of NRCA. Pour your coffee, grab your questions and join us for this one-of-a-kind Coffee Conversation!

S2:E35 Roofing Road Trips with Heidi - Staying on the Front Lines of Roofing Guest: David Workman of Roof Connect In this episode of Roofing Road Trips with Heidi, we meet David Workman of Roof Connect. Listen to hear about the history of the organization, its mission in this year of COVID, and what they are doing to stay focused on the front lines of the roofing industry. In a 1998 conversation over dinner at the NRCA convention, five visionary roofing contractor professionals gave birth to an idea that would turn into RoofConnect. A year later at the 1999 NRCA convention, a group of independent roofing companies signed on to be the proud founding members of the organization. Today it has grown to a national network of several hundred roofing contractors, strategically located to meet the needs of their customers. David shares the journey and the future of roofing contractor networks with Heidi during this inspiring podcast.

NRCA tells the story of a man who had a long and winding journey that led to becoming the president of a $3 billion roofing materials manufacturing company. The story reveals three keys to being at the forefront of innovation and will encourage anyone who is concerned life’s road has too many hairpin turns.Sponsored by Bitumar

We tell the story of a young man from Deer Park, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati. Growing up, he enjoyed doing small construction projects with his dad, but these would be just fond memories as he headed off to college. This is the story of an unusual journey, which—spoiler alert—leads to the start of a roofing company. He wanted to run his business better, so he joined NRCA, where he asked the right questions and challenged the status quo, putting him on the path to becoming the chairman of the board for the association. This is the story of Nick Sabino.Sponsored by Owens Corning

With over 165,000 neighborhoods covering 80% of the country, Nextdoor presents a great opportunity for contractors to get new local leads. Referral leads. The best type of leads! Next door is a social networking service where you can ask your trusted neighbors for referrals for all types of services. Can anyone recommend a piano teacher? Does anyone know a great roofer? Today I interview marketing expert Aaron Hockel with AltaVista Strategic Partners and he takes us through the step-by-step process to claim your profile and use the best practices to be sure you are using this free service to get the best-qualified leads. You may already be getting a referral and not even know it. And as a bonus, we review how to get more 5 star online reviews from our last interview from episode #34. What you'll hear in this episode: Why you need to have a clear and concise elevator pitch How AltaVista SP can help if your marketing strategy isn't cohesive Why getting more leads is always the #1 problem for contractors Why roofers should use Nextdoor: They will corner the market and be the industry leader 25% of Nextdoor posts are people seeking local services Nextdoor, started in 2010: how it works and how it's similar to Facebook and Instagram The Nextdoor process: download the app, create a profile, receive a super-localized feed, see things to buy and sell, generate free leads How to get started in entering basic info and creating links Why business names, phone numbers, and addresses have to be synced with no discrepancies. Don't confuse Google! Nextdoor reviews: how they don't use a star rating system, but reviews are based on recommendations, which are required in order for you to be "discoverable" Ways to get recommendations: how to ask and have consistency How to get more leads and why it's important to get recommendations from all areas of town, tag yourself in posts, and make promotional posts How advertising may change in the future on Nextdoor to be more affordable Why you don't want to be overly promotional or sales-y The key: establish yourself as an expert Why people look for social proof The importance of Facebook posts and Google reviews Why Nextdoor is a free, no brainer option Nextdoor, with their new CEO, and how there are great opportunities for roofers A look back at Episode 34, where Aaron shares how to get more online reviews Tips: Use a consistent process to ask for reviews, and rotate where and when you ask for reviews NRCA in Nashville: Go see Aaron at Booth #1262, and email him for a free expo pass or 10% off conference registration Resources: Call Ruby  Use promo code "Roofer 50" for $50 off your first service Alta Vista SP Episodes 34 & 35 Aaron's email: Aaron@altavistasp.com Call Aaron at 443-960-4004 for a consultation or troubleshooting help

Please join RoofersCoffeeShop for Coffee Conversations where the industry meets to ask questions of the day. Reid Ribble and McKay Daniels, CEO and COO of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) participate in a Q&A hour providing answers about how the NRCA has been active in Washington, DC concerning COVID-19 and the many programs being offered and supported by the NRCA to help our roofing professionals and companies during this time.

S2:E7 Roofing Road Trips with Heidi - Special Guest Nick Sabino, NRCA's Chairman of the Board Nick Sabino is founder and president of Deer Park Roofing Inc., Cincinnati. Sabino previously served as an NRCA vice chairman from 2014-16 and 2017-18, and an NRCA director from 2010-13. Nick will share highlights from his year as NRCA Chairman of the Board 2019-20 including updates on NRCA advocacy, ProCertification, training and recruitment initiatives. He also shares the importance of NRCA Membership and how it has helped him build his roofing business.

S1:E11 Roofing Road Trips with Heidi - Bill Good, Part 1 Former NRCA CEO talks about Construction Management Schools, Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Roofing Alliance. Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner, interviews Bill Good, former NRCA CEO, about his involvement with the Roofing Alliance, the Foundation of the NRCA, and his board position on the American Council for Construction Education. He shares the importance of roofing professionals working with the Roofing Alliance and continually looking to attract the next generation to roofing.

S1:E12 Roofing Road Trips with Heidi - Bill Good, Part 2 Former NRCA CEO talks about Construction Management Schools, Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Roofing Alliance. Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner, interviews Bill Good, former NRCA CEO, about his involvement with the Roofing Alliance, the Foundation of the NRCA, and his board position on the American Council for Construction Education. He shares the importance of roofing professionals working with the Roofing Alliance and continually looking to attract the next generation to roofing.

With over 165,000 neighborhoods covering 80% of the country, Nextdoor presents a great opportunity for contractors to get new local leads. Referral leads. The best type of leads! Next door is a social networking service where you can ask your trusted neighbors for referrals for all types of services. Can anyone recommend a piano teacher? Does anyone know a great roofer? Today I interview marketing expert Aaron Hockel with AltaVista Strategic Partners and he takes us through the step-by-step process to claim your profile and use the best practices to be sure you are using this free service to get the best-qualified leads. You may already be getting a referral and not even know it. And as a bonus, we review how to get more 5 star online reviews from our last interview from episode #34. What you'll hear in this episode: Why you need to have a clear and concise elevator pitch How AltaVista SP can help if your marketing strategy isn't cohesive Why getting more leads is always the #1 problem for contractors Why roofers should use Nextdoor: They will corner the market and be the industry leader 25% of Nextdoor posts are people seeking local services Nextdoor, started in 2010: how it works and how it's similar to Facebook and Instagram The Nextdoor process: download the app, create a profile, receive a super-localized feed, see things to buy and sell, generate free leads How to get started in entering basic info and creating links Why business names, phone numbers, and addresses have to be synced with no discrepancies. Don't confuse Google! Nextdoor reviews: how they don't use a star rating system, but reviews are based on recommendations, which are required in order for you to be “discoverable” Ways to get recommendations: how to ask and have consistency How to get more leads and why it's important to get recommendations from all areas of town, tag yourself in posts, and make promotional posts How advertising may change in the future on Nextdoor to be more affordable Why you don't want to be overly promotional or sales-y The key: establish yourself as an expert Why people look for social proof The importance of Facebook posts and Google reviews Why Nextdoor is a free, no brainer option Nextdoor, with their new CEO, and how there are great opportunities for roofers A look back at Episode 34, where Aaron shares how to get more online reviews Tips: Use a consistent process to ask for reviews, and rotate where and when you ask for reviews NRCA in Nashville: Go see Aaron at Booth #1262, and email him for a free expo pass or 10% off conference registration Resources: Call Ruby  Use promo code “Roofer 50” for $50 off your first service Alta Vista SP Episodes 34 & 35 Aaron's email: Aaron@altavistasp.com Call Aaron at 443-960-4004 for a consultation or troubleshooting help

Before becoming CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association, Reid Ribble served six years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Additionally, he was president of his own roofing company in Kaukauna, Wis., for 30 years and devoted 25 years of service to NRCA, including serving as NRCA President from 2005-06. Founded in 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy.

Janelle Penny, editor-in-chief of BUILDINGS, talks about the National Roofing Contractors Association’s (NRCA) meeting with the White House chief of staff to discuss the shortage of qualified roofers. This was the first time the roofing industry has had a presence in the West Wing. This topic spills over into every industry in facilities management due to a lack of school FM degrees, and other factors. Find out what Janelle has to say. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildings-podcast/support

With over 165,000 neighborhoods covering 80% of the country, Nextdoor presents a great opportunity for contractors to get new local leads. Referral leads. The best type of leads! Next door is a social networking service where you can ask your trusted neighbors for referrals for all types of services. Can anyone recommend a piano teacher? Does anyone know a great roofer? Today I interview marketing expert Aaron Hockel with AltaVista Strategic Partners and he takes us through the step-by-step process to claim your profile and use the best practices to be sure you are using this free service to get the best-qualified leads. You may already be getting a referral and not even know it. And as a bonus, we review how to get more 5 star online reviews from our last interview from episode #34.  What you'll hear in this episode: Why you need to have a clear and concise elevator pitch How AltaVista SP can help if your marketing strategy isn't cohesive Why getting more leads is always the #1 problem for contractors Why roofers should use Nextdoor: They will corner the market and be the industry leader 25% of Nextdoor posts are people seeking local services Nextdoor, started in 2010: how it works and how it's similar to Facebook and Instagram The Nextdoor process: download the app, create a profile, receive a super-localized feed, see things to buy and sell, generate free leads How to get started in entering basic info and creating links Why business names, phone numbers, and addresses have to be synced with no discrepancies. Don't confuse Google! Nextdoor reviews: how they don't use a star rating system, but reviews are based on recommendations, which are required in order for you to be “discoverable” Ways to get recommendations: how to ask and have consistency How to get more leads and why it's important to get recommendations from all areas of town, tag yourself in posts, and make promotional posts How advertising may change in the future on Nextdoor to be more affordable Why you don't want to be overly promotional or sales-y The key: establish yourself as an expert Why people look for social proof The importance of Facebook posts and Google reviews Why Nextdoor is a free, no brainer option Nextdoor, with their new CEO, and how there are great opportunities for roofers A look back at Episode 34, where Aaron shares how to get more online reviews Tips: Use a consistent process to ask for reviews, and rotate where and when you ask for reviews NRCA in Nashville: Go see Aaron at Booth #1262, and email him for a free expo pass or 10% off conference registration Resources: Call Ruby  Use promo code “Roofer 50” for $50 off your first service Altavistasp Episodes 34 & 35 Aaron's email: Aaron@altavistasp.com Call Aaron at 443-960-4004 for a consultation or troubleshooting help Need Help Answering the Phone?Use Ruby Receptionists!  Click here and use the code Roofer50 for a special discount! Or Call Ruby at (844) 326-7829 

After more than 500 interviews with Roofing Contractors, Bill Good understands what problems keep us contractors up at night! In today's interview with Bill, we dig deep into the problems we all face every day in our businesses and what the NRCA is doing to help solve them. Bill, who has an MBA  from the University of Chicago, has been the CEO of the NRCA for most of the past thirty years. The mission of the NRCA is a simple one- to assist contractors and advance the industry. It's a hundred and twenty-nine years old, with thirty-five hundred members and staff of fifty-three. Half of the members do both residential and commercial and half of them do less than $1,000,000 in sales, so there's something there for everyone. Bill is due to retire this year, so Dave wants to draw on his vast experience and find out what's happening in the roofing industry from someone who really knows before he hits the beach.  As Bill talks with a large number of contractors each year, Dave would like to know about the types of problems going on out there and what can be done to solve them. Listen in today, and find out from an expert, how you can take your roofing business to the next level. Let's dive in and learn some valuable tips to help your roofing business! Today, Bill talks to Dave about: What his plans are. Why the average roofing contractor should join the NRCA and what they will get out of it, as it's pretty expensive for the ordinary guy. Some of the issues that need to be dealt with in the industry. The average apprentice joining the roofing industry today is thirty years old- what that tells us. The difficulties roofing companies face in terms of finding the right people to hire. The black market that has been created due to the government's immigration policy. The results of school leavers being encouraged to go to college, rather than going to good trade schools. How it is possible to advance in a number of areas within the roofing industry. The changes that he's seen in the industry over the last thirty years. Why roofs on a lot of buildings are the single most important component for saving energy, today. How the roofing industry has advanced and improved, in many different ways. The increasing government regulations affecting the industry, today. The love/hate relationship that exists between the government and the roofing industry and Bills concerns in that area. How the NRCA assists with inspections and various other business issues affected by governmental regulation. Health care today and the roofing industry. Why the roofing industry is in a better position now than ever before. How the NRCA has been involved with the building code arena. His thoughts on how the new government administration could affect the roofing industry. Business Quick Tip: Current and future state of our workforce is the number 1 problem in our business. Don't poach people from other companies. Make sure the word on the street is that your company is different and treats employees well. Learn how Dave used a Spring Carnival as a very effective recruitment tool. Paying a substantial amount for referrals is also effective. It's important to have regular meetings and feedback sessions with employees. Making sure you have a happy workforce is the best way to keep your turnover low! Connect with Bill: Bill Good Email: begood@nrca.net You can read the full show notes at The Roofer Show.

Roofers racked up over $21 million in OSHA citations in 2016! Will you be ready when they show up on your job? As the Risk Development Director for the NRCA, Harry will explain the steps you need to take to defend yourself from one of the biggest threats we face as roofing contractors. We need all the help we can get when it comes to navigating the complicated maze of regulations and Harry gives us the answers. If you would like to avoid a costly run-in with OSHA, you will really gain a lot from listening in to today's show, with Dave's expert guest, Harry Dietz. Dave has found that whenever he talks to contractors, the biggest issue that always comes up is problems with OSHA - fall protection in particular. Harry is the Director of Risk Management at the National Roofing Contractor's Association (NRCA), so he's an expert when it comes to this overly regulated industry.  Whether it's OSHA, EPA, DOT, or any other bunch of letters, Harry's got it! He will be teaching a full day course in fall protection at the end of the month (Fall Protection A-Z), so listen in to today's show, as he brings you up to speed with the latest. Harry grew up in a family roofing business in Chicago and he's been on the staff at the NRCA since 2002, where he has revised the safety manuals many times. He is also an authorized trainer for the ten and thirty hour OSHA Construction Safety Classes and he teaches the NRCA's Fall Protection Class, CERTA Torching Safety and Form Training classes. On today's show, Dave quotes some statistics which clearly indicate that if OSHA shows up on your roof, the chances are that you're going to be issued with multiple citations. So, listen in and find out what you really need to know, before OSHA knocks on your door. Today, Harry talks to Dave about: What he's been doing at the NRCA for the last fifteen years. The direction that he's seen the NRCA take, over the last fifteen years. Why it's unlikely that an OSHA compliance officer, on a project and looking for things, will not find anything wrong. How using a contractor to ensure that all your ducks are in a row and all the correct training has been done and that all the workers are safe, can help you to avoid penalties. An outline of the current requirements for roofing contractors as in Harry's Fall Protection A-Z Class. The overriding concern of NRCA members of whether their workers are actually safe on the job. What he focuses on, in his Fall Protection Class. That he demonstrates in his class how you would go about rescuing yourself, or someone who has fallen off a roof with the safety harness on. The type of training you would need in order to comply with OSHA regulations. That OSHA will require records of training from workers. What you can do to be prepared for an OSHA inspection. What you can expect to happen during an OSHA inspection. That it can take up to six months for a citation to arrive. Your rights and the proper procedure to follow, should you be issued a citation, to have it either reduced or eliminated. That dates are a big deal with citations. Some of the new regulations coming out, including the new silica rule and the electronic submittal requirement. Links: Need Help Answering the Phone? Use Ruby Receptionists!  Click here and use the code Roofer50 for a special discount! Or Call Ruby at (844) 326-7829 To find more training information and resources, go to: NRCA Harry's email: hdietz@nrca.net For NRCA membership- Contact Nicky Golden Link to the mentioned article: NAICS Code: 238160 Roofing Contractors Get your free copy of Dave's new guide - 7 Steps To Getting More Qualified Leads For Your Roofing Business

The Roofer Show Podcast is all about helping roofing contractors grow more profitable businesses through education. I've been impressed with what GAF has been doing to help recruitment to the industry and offering programs to raise the level of professionalism. In today's episode, I interview trainer Rob Ballard to find out more. What you'll hear in this episode: GAF educational programs: how Rob grew up in the roofing industry The State of the Industry report and 2017's #1 problem: the serious labor shortage in the workforce How to get the word out to attract people to the roofing business GAF's efforts to help the labor shortage: Hire a Hero program Videos to help contractors with recruiting laborers The NRCA's certification program The CARE program: teaching best practices in the industry Why business skills are lacking on contractors Why contractors should want to partner with GAF GAF's Well Roof maintenance program and how it works Why a maintenance program is a wise decision for the customer and profitable for the roofing company How a maintenance program gives you additional opportunities to keep in contact with your customers on a yearly basis GAF's Road Show, where contractors can see how to grow their business through maintenance and learn how to do maintenance and repair the right way “Innovation and forward thinking are goals in our industry.” Resources: CARE Find blogs, training videos, webinars, and MORE! Email Rob: rballard@gaf.com

Roofers racked up over $21 million in OSHA citations in 2016! Will you be ready when they show up on your job? As the Risk Development Director for the NRCA, Harry will explain the steps you need to take to defend yourself from one of the biggest threats we face as roofing contractors. We need all the help we can get when it comes to navigating the complicated maze of regulations and Harry gives us the answers.    If you would like to avoid a costly run-in with OSHA, you will really gain a lot from listening in to today's show, with Dave's expert guest, Harry Dietz. Dave has found that whenever he talks to contractors, the biggest issue that always comes up is problems with OSHA - fall protection in particular. Harry is the Director of Risk Management at the National Roofing Contractor's Association (NRCA), so he's an expert when it comes to this overly regulated industry.  Whether it's OSHA, EPA, DOT, or any other bunch of letters, Harry's got it! He will be teaching a full day course in fall protection at the end of the month (Fall Protection A-Z), so listen in to today's show, as he brings you up to speed with the latest.   Harry grew up in a family roofing business in Chicago and he's been on the staff at the NRCA since 2002, where he has revised the safety manuals many times. He is also an authorized trainer for the ten and thirty hour OSHA Construction Safety Classes and he teaches the NRCA's Fall Protection Class, CERTA Torching Safety and Form Training classes. On today's show, Dave quotes some statistics which clearly indicate that if OSHA shows up on your roof, the chances are that you're going to be issued with multiple citations. So, listen in and find out what you really need to know, before OSHA knocks on your door.   Today, Harry talks to Dave about:   What he's been doing at the NRCA for the last fifteen years. The direction that he's seen the NRCA take, over the last fifteen years. Why it's unlikely that an OSHA compliance officer, on a project and looking for things, will not find anything wrong. How using a contractor to ensure that all your ducks are in a row and all the correct training has been done and that all the workers are safe, can help you to avoid penalties. An outline of the current requirements for roofing contractors as in Harry's Fall Protection A-Z Class. The overriding concern of NRCA members of whether their workers are actually safe on the job. What he focuses on, in his Fall Protection Class. That he demonstrates in his class how you would go about rescuing yourself, or someone who has fallen off a roof with the safety harness on. The type of training you would need in order to comply with OSHA regulations. That OSHA will require records of training from workers. What you can do to be prepared for an OSHA inspection. What you can expect to happen during an OSHA inspection. That it can take up to six months for a citation to arrive. Your rights and the proper procedure to follow, should you be issued a citation, to have it either reduced or eliminated. That dates are a big deal with citations. Some of the new regulations coming out, including the new silica rule and the electronic submittal requirement.     Links:   To find more training information and resources, go to: www.nrca.net Harry's email: hdietz@nrca.net   For NRCA membership- Contact Nicky Golden: ngolden@nrca.net  Link to the article: https://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/citedstandard.naics?p_esize=&p_state=FEFederal&p_naics=238160 To get your free copy of Dave's new guide- 7 Steps To Getting More Qualified Leads For Your Roofing Business, go to: www.theroofershow.com  

After more than 500 interviews with Roofing Contractors Bill Good understands what problems keep us contractors up at night! In today's interview with Bill we dig deep into the problems we all face every day in our businesses and what the NRCA is doing to help solve them. Bill, who has an MBA  from the University of Chicago, has been the CEO of the NRCA for most of the past thirty years. The mission of the NRCA is a simple one- to assist contractors and advance the industry. It's a hundred and twenty-nine years old, with thirty-five hundred members and a staff of fifty-three. Half of the members do both residential and commercial and half of them do less than $1,000,000 in sales, so there's something there for everyone. Bill is due to retire this year, so Dave wants to draw on his vast experience and find out what's happening in the roofing industry from someone who really knows before he hits the beach.  As Bill talks with a large number of contractors each year, Dave would like to know about the types of problems going on out there and what can be done to solve them. Listen in today, and find out from an expert, how you can take your roofing business to the next level. Let's dive in and learn some valuable tips to help your roofing business!   Today, Bill talks to Dave about:   What his plans are. Why the average roofing contractor should join the NRCA and what they will get out of it, as it's pretty expensive for the ordinary guy. Some of the issues that need to be dealt with in the industry. The average apprentice joining the roofing industry today is thirty years old- what that tells us. The difficulties roofing companies face in terms of finding the right people to hire. The black market that has been created due to the government's immigration policy. The results of school leavers being encouraged to go to college, rather than going to good trade schools. How it is possible to advance in a number of areas within the roofing industry. The changes that he's seen in the industry over the last thirty years. Why roofs on a lot of buildings are the single most important component for saving energy, today. How the roofing industry has advanced and improved, in many different ways. The increasing government regulations affecting the industry, today. The love/hate relationship that exists between the government and the roofing industry and Bills concerns in that area. How the NRCA assists with inspections and various other business issues affected by governmental regulation. Health care today and the roofing industry. Why the roofing industry is in a better position now than ever before. How the NRCA has been involved with the building code arena. His thoughts on how the new government administration could affect the roofing industry. Business Quick Tip: Current and future state of our workforce is the number 1 problem of our business. Don't poach people from other companies. Make sure the word on the street is that your company is different and treats employees well.Learn how Dave used a Spring Carnival as a very effective recruitment tool. Paying a substantial amount for referrals is also effective. It's important to have regular meetings and feedback sessions with employees. Making sure you have a happy workforce is the best way to keep your turnover low! Connect with Bill: Bill Good Email: begood@nrca.net    You can read the full show notes at www.theroofershow.com.