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The National Roofing Contractors Association's Stories of an Extraordinary Industry podcast is no longer releasing new episodes, but you can check out our archive of episodes to discover roofing industry stories that enlighten, educate and inspire.
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Aug 31, 2022
Aug 31, 2022
22 min
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
Aug 10, 2022
Aug 10, 2022
20 min
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.
Jul 27, 2022
Jul 27, 2022
20 min
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.
Jul 13, 2022
Jul 13, 2022
18 min
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.
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 27, 2022
23 min
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
Sep 29, 2021
Sep 29, 2021
26 min
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
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
24 min
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®
Aug 11, 2021
Aug 11, 2021
27 min
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
Jul 28, 2021
Jul 28, 2021
29 min
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
Jul 14, 2021
Jul 14, 2021
23 min
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