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Roofing contractors and roof consultants are invited to take part in a Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing. The purpose of the survey is to take the pulse of the reroofing industry on a quarterly basis and become a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. Industry professionals have an opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences regarding reroofing as a sector of their businesses. The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the [...]

We are deep into the sponsor renewal process! If you are a NWiR sponsor and have not received an email asking for your renewal, please contact Elizabeth Miller at elizabeth@nationalwomeninroofing.org so that we can make sure that we have the correct contact info for your company. Sponsors provide funding for the organization, as well as for programmatic initiatives on the topics of mentoring, networking, education and recruiting. All sponsors play a critical role in fulfilling the [...]

“Roof design” is a powerful concept that is often misunderstood, misrepresented, or applied incorrectly in today’s industry. When it comes to roof design, the big question is, “Who is responsible for the roof design, or who is the responsible party?” Check out this information from IIBEC and learn more about wind load design for roof assemblies.

NWiR is so fortunate to be supported by other not-for-profit associations, non-governmental organizations, and business coalitions. We seek these colleagues both in and outside the roofing industry, in adjacent industries, those that represent women in male-dominated fields and those that we have issues in common with.  All the acronyms may look like alphabet soup, but these organizations offer free resources for education, industry information, and/or opportunities for women in male-dominated fields. We are so proud of [...]

It is critical that women in the roofing industry make sure that their voices are heard on the issues that matter most to them. Whether it's a regulation in your local area, a new amendment to the building codes, a bond issue in your school district or a piece of legislation in the U.S. Congress, we owe it to ourselves to make our opinion known. Back in the Spring of 2021, we did a video series [...]

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am so delighted to share with you the brand new Annual Report of National Women in Roofing. Covering the approximate time period of June 2021 – August 2022, this report was published in early November and has had a lot of engagement. It showcases the accomplishments and future goals of NWiR and I want to make sure that you don't miss it! It is a real labor of [...]

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am so delighted to share with you the brand new Annual Report of National Women in Roofing. Covering the approximate time period of June 2021 – August 2022, this report is hot off the press and showcases the accomplishments and future goals of NWiR.  It is a real labor of love to publish such a dense annual report like this one. There are many people involved in the [...]

Roofing contractors and roof consultants are invited to take part in a Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing. The purpose of the survey is to take the pulse of the reroofing industry on a quarterly basis and become a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. Industry professionals have an opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences regarding reroofing as a sector of their businesses. The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the [...]

NRCA will hold free webinars in October addressing topics such as the vital role women play in the roofing industry; how you can access funding for workforce development; and understanding the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. NRCA will hold Workforce Wednesday: Women and the Future of the Roofing Industry Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. CDT. During the webinar, you will learn about strategies for recruiting women into the roofing workforce; unique challenges women face in [...]