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Harassment in the roofing industry is a difficult, yet unfortunately common occurrence. In this panel, we will discuss our personal experiences with harassment and how we can work together to make meaningful changes in our workplaces so all employees, especially women, feel safe and respected. We will share resources, mentorship opportunities, and strategies to help combat sexual harassment. We also encourage session participants to take what they've learned and spread the knowledge back at their companies [...]

STOP – HAMMER TIME!  Austin Roofing and Construction Celebrates a Decade of Success and Innovation! AUSTIN, JULY 26th, 2023 — Austin Roofing and Construction, a trailblazing leader in roofing, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of excellence, growth, and innovation. Since its inception on August 19th, 2012, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to delivering high-quality products & services, exceptional customer experiences, and making a positive impact in [...]

We are hosting the seventh annual National Women in Roofing Day in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 4th in advance of IRE. You will connect, discover, and cultivate new relationships with roofing professionals by attending. NWiR Day is the premier one-day conference for multidisciplinary women and allied professionals in the roofing industry to learn about the latest business strategies and tactics and share their secrets to success. Connect with professional, like-minded, good-spirited women and their allies [...]

Join the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) in sunny Orlando, Florida for the Building Enclosure Symposium, a live, interactive experience convening the nation’s best experts in building enclosures, September 29-30, 2023. Do not miss cutting-edge presentations on the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and/or older building enclosures. Presenters offer relevant solutions to building enclosure challenges through real-world examples and specific case histories. Exchange knowledge and expertise with an anticipated 300 consultants, architects, [...]

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 reroofing [...]

We are delighted to extend our warm welcome to NWiR members on the newly established member communication and engagement platform known as CommUnity. CommUnity can be envisioned as a fusion of a private Facebook group and a LinkedIn account. It is important to note that full access will be granted solely to active NWiR members. CommUnity offers a wide range of functionalities that enable members to engage in various activities. These include: communicating with fellow NWiR [...]

NWiR is a proud sponsor of National Roofing Week and we love this additional opportunity to highlight women who work in the roofing industry. Each year, National Roofing Week increases awareness about the significance of roofs to every home and business and shares the good deeds of the industry. NWiR encourages members to participate in National Roofing Week by engaging in their communities and informing the public about the essential role roofs and professional roofing contractors [...]