Ellen Thorp

The EPDM Roofing Association proudly sponsored Roofing Day in D.C., joining industry peers to advocate for critical workforce solutions, tax reforms, and sustainability initiatives directly with lawmakers, reinforcing the vital role roofing plays in building America’s future. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** The EPDM… Read More

The EPDM Roofing Association highlighted its commitment to industry collaboration by attending the 2025 IIBEC Convention, connecting with peers and exploring cutting-edge topics shaping the future of roofing and building enclosures. ******************************************************************************************** The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) actively supports the… Read More

The average school building in the United States is expected to last about 60 years, sheltering at least two generations of students that pass through its doors. Structures built from brick, stone, high-quality masonry and other durable materials, maintained with… Read More

Roofing professionals met on Capitol Hill recently for Roofing Day, advocating for industry interests directly to Congress. Expert speakers and panelists provided insights, preparing attendees for meetings with congressional members and staff. The event was attended by nearly 250 individuals,… Read More

So far, the winter of 2023/2024 has followed a well-established pattern of extreme weather events that have become the norm during the past decades. Hurricane-force winds and powerful waves have eroded beaches on both coasts, and torrential rains are flooding… Read More

A leading coalition of roofing associations is continuing the Quarterly Market Index Surveys, designed to provide a barometer of the industry’s business conditions. The one-of-a-kind poll follows a successful effort that started in 2021, drawing on the views of contractors… Read More

The IIBEC Convention 2024 showcased diverse topics ranging from Building Enclosure Technology to Roofing to Sustainability, offering attendees over 28 hours of invaluable education. A standout session, “An Updated Holistic Look at Old Assumptions: Insights from three new studies on… Read More

The recent International Roofing Expo (IRE) featured 45+ educational sessions across nine tracks covering diverse topics from General Business to Workplace Safety. ERA staff Jason Wilen and Ellen Thorp actively engaged at the event, attending the ROOFPAC reception, meeting with… Read More