National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Stories of an Extraordinary Industry

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Presented by the National Roofing Contractors Association, the Stories of an Extraordinary Industry podcast is meant to enlighten, educate and inspire. From the roof system installers to the manufacturers and everyone in between, the roofing industry is made up of incredibly talented people. This is where we tell their stories.

Author

National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Category

Business

Podcast website

roofingstories.podbean.com

Latest episode

Dec 19, 2025

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Episodes

The Impact of Opportunities 04.12.2023

A Texas roofing professional’s contagious passion to make an impact in the world inspires many people to follow his lead.    Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Roofing the Bahamas 03.11.2023

A Florida roofing company’s hurricane disaster relief efforts are benefiting the Bahamas daily. How can we make a difference with the resources we have?    Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Roofing’s Best of the Best 05.10.2023

This year's Best of the Best winner hails from South Florida, where his lifelong dedication to roofing and philanthropy have become contagious.    Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

The Future of Roofing 05.09.2023

Meet an Indiana high school student who is preparing for her future in roofing and setting records as the first in her state to participate in a roofing competition.   Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Women on the Roof 28.07.2023

Join us as we meet a woman leading the drive to get women on the roof—including her company with an in-demand all-female crew.   Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

How to Keep Employees for a Lifetime 28.06.2023

Be inspired by a Pennsylvania roofing company’s ability to retain its workforce for generations and empowered to do the same at your company.   Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Innovation in Metal Roofing 31.05.2023

Join us as we travel to Ohio and meet a metal roofing manufacturer who turned his company’s iconic products into a sustainable long-term success.   Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Generations of Roofing Excellence 02.05.2023

Join us as we meet a third-generation roofing contractor who took home the industry's most prestigious honor, the J.A. Piper Award.    Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Roofing Risks and Rewards 28.03.2023

We talk with two of the industry's leaders in slate and copper roofing, who have had a front-row seat to some of the most historic and high-profile jobs of all time.    Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

The Power of Roofing Voices 27.02.2023

Employees from all levels of a roofing company can influence U.S. legislation. As Roofing Day in D.C. approaches, learn why your voice and presence in Washington, D.C., are crucial.    Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

The Importance of Innovation 30.01.2023

U.S. construction companies must innovate continually to stay competitive. We learn from a roofing company that has reached new technological heights by committing to efficient innovation.   Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

A Look Back at 2022 21.12.2022

We reflect on what we have learned this past year and offer lessons you can take into 2023 for your company, employees and family.   Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Roofing Philanthropy at Work 29.11.2022

The roofing industry is known for using its skills to give back to communities. Join us to hear from individuals whose charitable efforts highlight the industry’s generosity.   Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Taking Care of Your Workforce 28.10.2022

Retaining a great workforce is not solely about wages and benefits—it’s about how people are treated. We talk with an industry hero who works to ensure companies take care of their employees and prioritize mental health.    Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Honoring Roofing Industry Leaders 30.09.2022

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

Sustaining Greatness 31.08.2022

Where does greatness come from, and how can it last? Looking at the past 175 years, Chicago-area roofing contractors share how their companies foster and sustain greatness. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof Boards

Building Chicago Twice 10.08.2022

Explore the unique kinship of Chicago roofing contractors, which has a history that started with a fire and a 16-year-old kid who helped build the city of Chicago not once but twice.   Sponsored by ABC Supply Co. Inc.

The Road to Leadership 27.07.2022

What inspired NRCA Chairman of the Board Kyle Thomas’ journey from Gulf Coast beaches to serving the roofing industry?   Sponsored by ABC Supply Co. Inc.

Building Back Trust 13.07.2022

PVC roof systems are trusted to protect some of the most iconic buildings in the world. However, in the 1970s, they were shattering after a few years of life. What went wrong, and how did they make a comeback?   Sponsored by ABC Supply Co. Inc.

Four Generations of Success 27.04.2022

A company goes from sewing doll clothing to providing roof membranes for some of the world’s highest-profile buildings. How has it continued a culture of innovation?   Sponsored by the NRCA Health Care Program

Roofing DFW 29.09.2021

What does it take to install a roof on one of the world’s busiest airports? Learn from someone who spent decades dodging airplanes.   Sponsored by TRAC—Training for Roof Application Careers

Celebrating 25 Years of the Roofing Alliance 08.09.2021

A group of roofers recognized industrywide problems and said: “It’s time to put up or shut up.” Learn how they accomplished big things by turning their dreams into reality.   Sponsored by NRCA ProCertification®

Roofers United (Rebroadcast) 11.08.2021

We look back at a time when the roofing industry rallied together in the face of tragedy and showed the world this country can be united.   Sponsored by the Roofing Alliance

A Company Failure Alters Roofing History (Rebroadcast) 28.07.2021

General Roofing Services was one of the first roofing roll-ups in the U.S., and it collapsed. Where did it go wrong, and how did it change the roofing industry? This story is a profound lesson about a type of investment rarely discussed because few have the courage to do it.   Sponsored by FiberTite Roof Systems

Sweet Josephine Lilly 14.07.2021

A 4-year-old girl from Jamaica inspires a homeless roofer to go after his dream job. When tragedy strikes, will the roofer turn it into triumph?   Sponsored by the NRCA Health Care Program

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