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Industry Advisory Panel

Experienced voices. Independent standards.

ARCO is expanding its Industry Advisory Panel to bring practical, diverse expertise from across the roofing profession into its understanding of the industry.

Panel members provide nonbinding perspective on industry-wide issues. They do not evaluate contractors or determine accreditation findings.

Express interest How the panel works

2026 Panel Expansion

Status
Accepting expressions of interest
Stage
Opening more advisory positions
Focus
Roofing standards and industry issues
Scope
Nonbinding industry guidance

Advisory service only

Submitting interest does not guarantee appointment and will not affect any contractor's evaluation, score, standing, or eligibility.

The role

A direct line from field experience to institutional understanding.

Roofing practices, materials, regulations, customer expectations, and operating conditions continue to evolve. The panel gives experienced professionals a structured way to share what they are seeing.

I.

Identify emerging issues

Surface trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the roofing industry today.

II.

Provide practical context

Share field-tested insight that helps interpret data, evidence, and stakeholder input.

III.

Strengthen future review

Inform future reviews of ARCO's standard and methodology through nonbinding guidance.

Clear responsibilities. Firm boundaries.

Panel members may

  • Share professional experience and perspective
  • Identify industry trends and emerging issues
  • Offer input on proposed topics and questions
  • Contribute to practical, balanced discussions

Panel members do not

  • - Evaluate or score individual firms
  • - Determine accreditation status
  • - Alter findings or disqualifiers
  • - Represent ARCO without authorization

Who we're seeking

The perspective ARCO is seeking.

Roofing owners & senior operators

Safety, licensing & compliance

Building officials & code professionals

Building science & technical systems

Manufacturing & technical training

Workforce & consumer outcomes

People expressing interest do not need to own a roofing company or hold ARCO accreditation.

Designed for focused, practical input.

Focus
Emerging issues
Contribution
Practical context
Perspective
Independent voices
Guidance
Nonbinding

Expressions of interest

Your perspective can help strengthen the standard.

Tell us about your experience, area of expertise, and the perspective you would bring. ARCO will review submissions and follow up about available advisory positions.

Interested in serving?

The short inquiry takes only a few minutes. It is not an accreditation application.

Express interest

Common questions about advisory service.

Is this an application for accreditation or evaluation?
No. The panel is advisory only and has no authority over individual contractor findings.
Will expressing interest affect my company's accreditation?
No. Panel interest is separate from all contractor evaluations and accreditation decisions.
How much time is required?
ARCO will share the expected cadence and term before anyone commits to an advisory position.
Do I need to be an ARCO-accredited contractor?
No. ARCO welcomes relevant professional expertise from across the industry.