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.
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
