Stories of an Extraordinary Industry
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.
Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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®
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
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
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
How does a community of roofing industry competitors create friendly competition? With two simple words.
Sponsored by NRCA's Qualified Trainer Conference
NRCA CEO Reid Ribble recaps Season 1 of “Stories of an Extraordinary Industry,” including what he learned, what surprised him and behind-the-scenes stories.
Sponsored by Tecta America
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