NWIR Booth Volunteers Needed at IRE NWiR is excited to announce that we will have a strong presence at in-person IRE this February 6-8, 2024. As an organization, we rely on our members to spread the word about the good work we do. Please help NWiR and sign up for an hour to help staff the booth. Exhibit hours: Tuesday February 6, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday February 7, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday February [...]
NRCA will hold a webinar Dec. 20 at noon CST—How Can Local Services Ads Boost Your Roofing Business? During the webinar, Jeff Bowab, vice president of sales for RYNO Strategic Solutions, will discuss how Google’s Local Services Ads can boost your roofing business. Learn how to get cost-effective lead generation and top search visibility while paying only for legitimate leads. Learn more here...
NEWS RELEASE A Year of Grace, Gratitude, and Great Transformation Under the leadership of the Executive Committee, Jennifer Keegan, Anna Anderson, Christee Holbrook, Christine Mockenhaupt, and Michelle Boykin, 2023 has been a year of great transformation for National Women in Roofing (NWIR)! Supported by a phenomenal Board of Directors, NWIR has grown from a start-up and fully transitioned into a well-established association. This transformation has been supported by Adams & Reese as they continue to provide [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Introducing RoofingIsWomen.org: A Groundbreaking Micro-Site by NWiR Revolutionizing Roofing Recruitment Aurora, CO — October 27, 2023 —National Women in Roofing (NWiR) is thrilled to announce the launch of an innovative micro-site dedicated to transforming the roofing industry. RoofingIsWomen.org, the brainchild of NWiR’s Recruitment Committee, is set to open up the roofing industry for more women to build long-term careers. With the mission to empower, inspire, and connect women in roofing, NWiR is addressing [...]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards require frequent safety hazard inspections, and studies have shown inspections reduce incidents and injuries, according to ConstructioNext. However, it goes beyond identifying hazards; regardless of OSHA enforcement efforts, companies always should prioritize identifying hazards early and implementing corrective actions to ensure safety. ConstructioNext shares the following three ways to ensure your company’s in-house hazard inspections are highly effective. Create and maintain a regular schedule for hazard identification inspections. Conduct inspections [...]
Date: Monday, September 25, 2023 from 7:00 am – 8:30 am Location: Paris Hotel Las Vegas, room Champagne 2 & 3 Title: Career Strategies: Navigating Your Own Pathway Session Description: The first step to navigating your career path is to take stock of where you’re at and what you want to change. Are you feeling “stuck” in your current position? Maybe unsure of where to go, what would your next steps be, or even how to get there. [...]
In addition to the NWiR breakfast scheduled for Monday morning (more info here), NWiR is also presenting a breakout session/education class at the Western Roofing Expo on Monday, September 25, 2023, from 8:45-10am. Featuring panelists and contributors from the NWiR membership, the session will cover how to use coaching and mentoring in the workplace and as a leadership skill. The era of the controlling boss is gone. Supporting employees on the rooftop or in the office [...]
I really enjoy staying up to date on the current research regarding women who work in male-dominated industries. Whether is our own beloved roofing industry, an adjacent industry like construction, or even something further afield like law enforcement, I have found it really interesting to review new research on the topic. I have several go-to resources for current research, but today I’d like to highlight the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). NCCER provides [...]
Harassment in the roofing industry is a difficult, yet unfortunately common occurrence. In this panel, we will discuss our personal experiences with harassment and how we can work together to make meaningful changes in our workplaces so all employees, especially women, feel safe and respected. We will share resources, mentorship opportunities, and strategies to help combat sexual harassment. We also encourage session participants to take what they've learned and spread the knowledge back at their companies [...]
STOP – HAMMER TIME! Austin Roofing and Construction Celebrates a Decade of Success and Innovation! AUSTIN, JULY 26th, 2023 — Austin Roofing and Construction, a trailblazing leader in roofing, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of excellence, growth, and innovation. Since its inception on August 19th, 2012, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to delivering high-quality products & services, exceptional customer experiences, and making a positive impact in [...]
