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Cotney Construction Law Launches Subscription Plan
Construction law firm offers legal services that reduce risk and save money. Cotney Construction Law, a full-service national law firm for construction, specialty trades and OSHA law, is pleased to announce the new Cotney Construction Law Subscription Plan. This progressive law firm is changing how roofing contractors can reduce risk ...
We Can All Rally Around the Kane Family, Funds Matched Dollar for Dollar
NERCA encourages support for the family of Mike Kane to offset medical bills. As you may know, Mike Kane ( Kane Roofing Company) and most recently was the general manager of Eagle Rivet Roof Services, passed away unexpectedly last July. Unfortunately, during his illness, he ran up a lot of ...
Why Voice Search is Making Waves in Contractor Marketing
By Surefire Local. A key component of your success is to make sure your local marketing is on point. In today’s day and age, most of your customers are finding you from Google. They turn to their trusted search engine and type in “(service type) contractor in (name of town)” and choose ...
OSHA Updates Final Crane Operator Ruling
By Western States Roofing Contractors Association. New crane operator certification. Per OSHA’s publication in the Federal Register on November 9, 2018, the requirements for crane operator certification will take effect on December 10, 2018, and the requirements for employers to evaluate/document crane operators will take effect on February 7, 2019. Further, OSHA stated ...
WSRCA Heat Safety News: Water. Rest. Shade.
Heat is Creating More Legal Problems this Summer by Howard Mavity, FISHERPHILLIPS.COM It has been close to 100° in many southern states and even worse in the West. The Union of Concerned Scientists has warned of a “dangerous heat wave and steps to take. Perhaps I should not be surprised that we ...
Spring Inspections – How do those roof penetrations look?
Send in your photos of the worst pipe flashing/roof penetration and get a free Pipe Collar Spring is here and many service departments and roofing companies will be inspecting roofs after a very hard winter. While there are many failure points on the roof, one item often overlooked are the roof ...
A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply - November Project of the Month
Metal decking is featured on the exposed ceiling, adding beauty and style to this contemporary home with an open floor plan. By Carm Termini, A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply November's Project of the Month is a residential home in suburban Chicago where metal form deck was used for the exposed ceiling, adding to ...
Three Ways to Gain Reviews
Angie’s List offers Review Tips By Carolyn Harless, Angie’s List, @cnharless, July 29, 2016 Reviews are a great way to showcase the quality work you do, but sometimes it can be a little intimidating to ask customers for feedback. Not to fear! Angie’s List developed a review link, unique to each business ...
New Shingles for Historic Homes
By GK Sharman, Writer, Atlas Roofing Corporation Ferguson House, Cedar Rapids, IA How to maintain a home’s character during a re-roof. Roofing technology has changed a bit over the years. Houses built in the late 1800s – a Queen Anne Victorian, perhaps – might have had a slate roof with a slat-board deck ...
A View from The Hill - Political News: The Regulatory Fire Continues
WSRCA Membership offers legislative benefits Western States Roofing Contractors Association continues to provide important information through their membership opportunities. If you are interested in learning more about current Silica rulings, consider becoming a member of WSRCA. We are pleased to offer an initial excerpt from Craig Brightup concerning recent legislation and ...
