Press Release

Roofing Alliance Releases 2023-24 Annual Report

The Roofing Alliance has released its 2023-2024 Annual Report, highlighting key initiatives in funding, membership, communications, awards and student competitions.

Roofing Alliance Announces 2025 Construction Management Student Competition Teams

The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 10 teams competing in its 11th Annual Construction Management Student Competition. This renowned event will take place on Feb. 20, 2025, at the International Roofing Expo® in San Antonio, Texas, with five finalist teams revealed in January 2025.

Progressive Roofing Joins the Roofing Alliance as New Governor Member

The Roofing Alliance is proud to welcome Progressive Roofing, based in Phoenix, Arizona, as its newest Governor Member. Progressive Roofing is the 201st member to join this esteemed group, strengthening a collective of forward-thinking leaders dedicated to shaping and advancing the roofing industry’s future.

Roofing Alliance Issues Annual Call for Funding

The Roofing Alliance invites applications for its 2025 Call for Funding, aimed at advancing the roofing industry through research, education, and technical initiatives. The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2025.

Roofing Alliance Launches Groundbreaking Roofing Industry Center in Collaboration with Clemson University

The Roofing Alliance leadership has approved $1 million in funding over four years to establish the Roofing Industry Center, a cutting-edge collaboration between the academic community and the roofing industry. In partnership with Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning, the center will focus on driving innovative research and workforce development programs that aim to address critical challenges within the industry.

A second career in roofing: From the field to the classroom

When the Roofing Alliance developed a curriculum and provided funding for roofing education at the college level, Tom Urich, who originally had a teaching degree before entering the industry, was a perfect fit.

Roofing Alliance Unveils 2024-25 Funding Initiatives

The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the approval of several key funding projects, including a significant three-year commitment to support the SkillsUSA Initiative and the groundbreaking development of a Roofing Industry Center in partnership with Clemson University. Additionally, funding was allocated to sustain ongoing initiatives, such as the long-standing collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities, the continued development of a specialized roofing curriculum in conjunction with Clemson University, critical sustainability research, and the hosting of its annual Construction Management Student Competition, among other vital projects.

Roofing Alliance Announces Its 200th Member – Frost Roofing Inc.

The Roofing Alliance is proud to welcome Frost Roofing Inc. of Wapakoneta, Ohio, as a new Governor Member. This induction marks a significant milestone for the Roofing Alliance, celebrating the achievement of reaching 200 members.

Eleven new scholarships were awarded, and twelve others were renewed.

The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 2024-25 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Award recipients. The program offers three scholarship opportunities, and all categories are open to employees of roofing industry companies, their spouses and dependent children. It is also open to construction management students enrolled in undergraduate level or students enrolled in CTE programs or schools – regardless of industry affiliation. 

Roofing Alliance Announces New Service Provider Member – Roofing Contractor Magazine

The Roofing Alliance welcomes its newest member, Roofing Contractor Magazine, Birmingham, Michigan, who has joined at the Service Provider level and is the foundation’s 199th member.