Center Vision and Mission
Vision
Advancing roofing innovation, leadership, and sustainability through academia and industry collaboration.
Mission
To elevate the roofing industry and its vital role in the built environment by driving workforce development, fostering best leadership practices, spearheading innovative research, and cultivating the next generation of roofing professionals.
Four Focus Areas
Workforce Development and Training
- Leadership development
- Perception of the Roofing Industry
- Emotional Quotient (EQ) Training
- Collaboration
- Best Practices (Recruitment and Retention)
- Middle/High School Career Path Outreach and Training
Sustainability
- Lifecycle analysis of roofing systems
- Business models for sustainability and resiliency
- Energy management
Emerging Technologies
- AI and the Roofing Industry
- Advanced Energy Management Systems
- Leak Detection (without being on roof)
- Smart Materials for Roofing Systems
Employee Well-Being
- Ergonomic challenges
- Heat stress (environmental hazards)
- Other Trainings
