Metal Roofing Alliance

Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program Accepting Applications for 2024-2025 School Year

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance announces the opening of the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program for the 2024-25 academic year. The deadline for funding applications is January 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance announces the opening of the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program for the 2024-25 academic year.
  • The Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program offers three scholarship opportunities.
  • Applicants may apply for one of the following scholarship categories:
    The Accredited University Scholarship assists individuals seeking to further their education.
  • The Diversity Scholarship program is open to African American, Black, Hispanic, or Latino, Asian, Pacific Islanders, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Indigenous, LGBTQ+ and multi-racial students.

Roofing Alliance Announces 2024 Student Competition Teams

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance is proud to announce the launch of its 10th Anniversary Construction Management Student Competition. This well-known event will take place Feb. 7, 2024, during the International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. The Roofing Alliance will be announcing finalists in January 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance is proud to announce the launch of its 10th Anniversary Construction Management Student Competition.
  • The Roofing Alliance will be announcing finalists in January 2024.
  • "This hallmark event exposes students to roofing as a career choice and provides a valuable opportunity to network and connect with fellow students, faculty and Roofing Alliance members," stated Greg Bloom, Roofing Alliance president.
  • For more information on the student competition plus information about the Roofing Alliance contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, executive director, at [email protected] or visit roofingalliance.net.

The Roofing Alliance Approves Funding for Sustainability and Resiliency Research

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the approval of funding for a three-year research project in partnership with Clemson University focused on Sustainability & Resiliency Efforts for the Roofing Industry.

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the approval of funding for a three-year research project in partnership with Clemson University focused on Sustainability & Resiliency Efforts for the Roofing Industry.
  • Every year the Roofing Alliance provides funding for research, educational initiatives and technology that address important initiatives that help secure the future of the roofing industry.
  • "The Roofing Alliance is committed to providing funding for programs that fulfill a research need in our industry that contributes to advancing and enriching the profession," said 2023-24 Roofing Alliance President Greg Bloom.
  • For information on the Clemson sustainability initiative, current courses being offered, and criteria to apply for funding, please visit the Roofing Alliance website at roofingalliance.net .

Roofing Alliance Offers Matching Scholarship Donation Program

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Rosemont, Ill., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance firmly believes that education is the cornerstone of growth and is committed to education, training and providing scholarships to deserving students to pursue their academic dreams, regardless of financial status. To address this challenge, the Roofing Alliance has established a Matching Scholarship Donation Program to benefit its Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program. The campaign goal is to raise $400,000 to fulfil the overall goal of a $2 million endowment that will benefit the next generation of roofing industry professionals.

Key Points: 
  • To address this challenge, the Roofing Alliance has established a Matching Scholarship Donation Program to benefit its Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program.
  • The Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program offers three scholarship opportunities, including an accredited post-secondary institution scholarship, career technical education scholarship and diversity scholarship.
  • By participating in the Roofing Alliance's Matching Scholarship Donation Program, you have the opportunity to double the positive change that your contribution can bring.
  • "The Roofing Alliance kindly requests you consider matching our scholarship fund by donating today.

Climate extremes drive changes in building products demand; MRA reports residential metal roofing experiencing record-breaking growth in U.S.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Demand for residential metal roofing in the U.S. is making significant gains, according to the latest annual industry report that measures overall roofing demand and activity.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Demand for residential metal roofing in the U.S. is making significant gains, according to the latest annual industry report that measures overall roofing demand and activity.
  • According to the Dodge Report, U.S. metal roofing demand for residential re-roofing jumped to a record-high 18 percent in 2022, up by six percent in just three years.
  • The Metal Roofing Alliance also is credited for driving significant awareness and understanding to help inform U.S. and Canadian homeowners about how metal roofing compares to other types of roofing materials.
  • "We believe that as the need for home resiliency continues to grow, so too will the demand for quality metal roofing."

The Roofing Alliance Announces 2023-2024 Leadership Team

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2023-2024. Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products, Herndon, VA, will serve as president and Reed Gooding of GSM Roofing, Ephrata, PA, will serve as vice president.

Key Points: 
  • Roofing Alliance welcomes Greg Bloom as president and Reed Gooding as vice president.
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2023-2024.
  • The Roofing Alliance is a diverse, thoughtful, and dedicated forum of roofing contractors, manufacturers, distributors, service providers and industry professionals united to shape, improve and advance the roofing industry.
  • The Roofing Alliance thanks the following officers and trustees for their commitment to the roofing industry; terms are effective June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024.

Roofing Alliance Announces the 2022 Student Competition

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), is proud to announce the launch of its ninth annual student competition. This hallmark event will take place March 8, 2023, during the International Roofing Expo® in Dallas, Texas. Roofing professionals are asked to share this information with construction management schools in their area, encouraging the formation of student teams to participate.

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), is proud to announce the launch of its ninth annual student competition.
  • The event exposes students to roofing as a career choice and provides a valuable opportunity to network and connect with fellow students, faculty and Roofing Alliance members.
  • The Roofing Alliance Student Competition involves a two-step process:
    Step one: Student teams submit a written proposal by Nov. 18.
  • While at the International Roofing Expo, students can meet with Roofing Alliance members during a special reception, visit the exhibiting companies in the Roofing Expo and attend educational sessions.

Roofing Alliance Seeking Nominations for Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), has opened the nomination period for its 2022-23 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. The program celebrates workers who are outstanding employees within their companies while recognizing performance outside the workplace, such as charitable deeds, community involvement, challenges overcome and unwavering dedication and commitment to helping others.

Key Points: 
  • The award spotlights roofing industry professionals committed to the industry and excellence in roofing.
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), has opened the nomination period for its 2022-23 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
  • Judges are recognized professionals within the roofing industry and include a representative mix of contractors, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.
  • Professional Roofing and OMG Roofing Products Inc., Agawam, Mass., co-sponsor this elite recognition.

RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Launch of MetalCoffeeShop™

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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SISTERS, Ore., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RoofersCoffeeShop®, celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces a new website for the industry, MetalCoffeeShop™. Offering the same resources as RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), the new site will focus on metal construction including roofing, walls, gutters, HVAC and more.

Key Points: 
  • SISTERS, Ore., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RoofersCoffeeShop, celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces a new website for the industry, MetalCoffeeShop.
  • Offering the same resources as RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), the new site will focus on metal construction including roofing, walls, gutters, HVAC and more.
  • MetalCoffeeShop offers a one-of-a-kind educational, informational and community experience for metal contractors and the metal industry - brought to you by Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings.
  • Like RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop is "Where the Metal Industry Meets!"

The Roofing Alliance Announces New 2022-2023 Leadership

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces its Board of Trustees for 2022-2023. Kelly Van Winkle of King of Texas Roofing Company LP will serve as the first female president and Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products will serve as vice president.

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces its Board of Trustees for 2022-2023.
  • The Roofing Alliance is a diverse, thoughtful, and dedicated forum of roofing contractors, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and industry professionals united to shape, improve and advance the roofing industry.
  • The Roofing Alliance thanks the following officers and trustees for their commitment to the roofing industry; terms are effective June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023.
  • The Roofing Alliance is committed to shaping the industry's future by funding education, research, scholarships, and philanthropic initiativesall for the purpose of securing the industry's future excellence.