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News Oct. 15, 2026

October update from NRCA

NRCA has been working hard for you this month. Check out the following list to learn about what we have been doing for our members and the industry.

  • The newest course in the Roofing Alliance’s professional training program, Roofing Sustainability & Resiliency, is now available.
  • NRCA held various education classes, including CERTA train-the-trainer; Roof Design and Considerations for the U.S. Navy; and a six-part Executive Leadership Bilingual Program designed to help develop field supervisors into confident bilingual leaders and improve workplace dynamics for multicultural teams.
  • The association lobbied Congress for workforce development funding and urged lawmakers to extend and expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
  • NRCA participated in the Association for Career and Technical Education postsecondary summit to help NRCA develop resources to equip the roofing industry to successfully transition roofing professionals into classroom spaces.
  • NRCA helped develop new toolbox talks regarding suicide prevention.
  • The association assisted researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health doing a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health-funded study for CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training regarding workplace factors in construction affecting mental health.
  • NRCA urged the Trump administration to approve 64,000 supplemental visas for the H-2B seasonal visa program for the upcoming 2027 peak season.

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