Roofing Alliance Releases Sustainability And Resiliency Study

Itasca, IL – 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. 

Researchers began by reviewing 243 peer-reviewed articles, identifying 78 sustainability factors and 28 resiliency factors, organized into LEED-aligned categories and core resiliency themes. Through surveys and interviews with manufacturers, distributors, and contractors, the research revealed strong alignment across all groups.

With sustainability and resiliency now central to the industry’s future, the study offers the evidence-based assessment needed to identify shared priorities, gaps and opportunities for alignment. Top sustainability priorities identified included recycling, long-lasting materials and heating/cooling load considerations, while resiliency priorities centered on longevity, rapid recovery and maintaining critical functions.

A major outcome of the study is the development of a new sustainability course that debuted at Clemson University this fall and will be part of Clemson’s forthcoming Roofing Minor. The four-course program—Roofing Fundamentals, Roofing Management, Roofing Business Principles and Leadership, and Sustainable Roofing Practices—fulfills a seven-year vision realized through the Roofing Alliance’s leadership and investment. 

“This study gives the roofing industry a clear, research-driven understanding of where we stand today and where we are headed in this arena. And the addition of this new sustainability course strengthens our long-term commitment to preparing the next generation of roofing professionals,” said Greg Hudson, Roofing Alliance president. 

The Roofing Alliance encourages industry professionals to explore the full report and consider joining the Roofing Alliance to support continued research, education, workforce development, and philanthropic initiatives. 

The full Sustainability and Resiliency Study is now available for purchase in the NRCA Bookstore at www.nrca.net. Roofing Alliance members can email roofingalliance@nrca.net for their complimentary copy. 

For more information about engaging with the Roofing Alliance, contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, at alavalley@nrca.net or visit roofingalliance.net.

About the Roofing Alliance

The Roofing Alliance is the foundation for the roofing industry, uniting more than 200 members committed to advancing the roofing industry. With more than $16 million in funding, the Alliance supports essential research, education, training, and workforce initiatives. Key programs include the Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program, construction management partnerships, the MVP Awards, and a longstanding relationship with Ronald McDonald House Charities®. For more information about the Roofing Alliance, contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, executive director, at alavalley@nrca.net or visit roofingalliance.net.