Press Release

The Roofing Alliance Announces Winners at NRCA’s Industry Awards and Reception

The Roofing Alliance proudly announces this year’s winners of the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, Best of the Best Award, and the Construction Management Student Competition winners who were recognized at NRCA’s Industry Awards and Reception held during the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas on January 21.

The Roofing Alliance Announces Participation in the 2026 International Roofing Expo®

The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their participation in the 2026 International Roofing Expo® (IRE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan 20-22, 2026.  The Roofing Alliance will host its 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition with four finalist teams competing in the final leg of the competition during an oral presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 21. 

Finalist Teams Announced for Roofing Alliance 12th Annual Student Competition

(Itasca, IL) December 22, 2025 - The Roofing Alliance has announced the four finalist teams selected to compete in its 12th Annual Construction Management Student Competition. The teams will present their project proposals live during the International Roofing Expo® (IRE) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m. in room W211–W212 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where they will be evaluated by a panel of industry judges. 

Roofing Alliance Releases Impactful Sustainability and Resiliency Study

The Roofing Alliance has released its comprehensive Sustainability and Resiliency Study, providing a clear, data-driven look at how manufacturers, distributors and contractors understand and apply these practices and where the greatest opportunities for improvement exist. 

2025-26 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award Finalists & Honorable Mentions Announced

The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 2025-26 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards finalists and honorable mention recipients. The winners for Outstanding Performance and Leadership, Outstanding Community Involvement and the recipient of Professional Roofing's Best of the Best, a recognition co-sponsored by OMG Roofing Products and Professional Roofing magazine, will be announced during the NRCA Industry Awards and Reception on Jan. 21, 2026, at the International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas.

IKO Joins the Roofing Alliance as Regent Member

The Roofing Alliance is proud to welcome IKO, based in Wilmington, Delaware, as its newest Regent Member. IKO is the 206th member to join this esteemed group, strengthening a collective of forward-thinking leaders dedicated to shaping and advancing the roofing industry’s future.

Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program Accepting Applications for 2026-2027 School Year

The Roofing Alliance announces the opening of the Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program for the 2026-27 academic year. The deadline for funding applications is January 30, 2026.

Roofing Alliance Announces 12 Universities Selected for 2025–2026 Construction Management Student Competition

The Roofing Alliance, the foundation for the industry, is proud to announce the 12 university teams that will compete in the 2025–2026 Construction Management Student Competition.

Roofing Alliance Issues Annual Call for Funding

The Roofing Alliance has issued its annual call for funding and is accepting applications for innovative research projects that align with its mission and are focused on one of three key areas: Workforce Development and Outreach; Robotics, AI and Technology Applications; and Construction Automation, Robotics and Visualization. 

The Roofing Alliance launches first university-level minor dedicated to roofing

The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the roofing industry, proudly announces the launch of the nation’s first Minor in Roofing—a landmark initiative funded, developed, and driven by the Roofing Alliance in partnership with Clemson University.