Industry News
METALCON Launches Project Photo Competition
Highlighting the use of metal in design and construction. METALCON launches a metal in design and construction project photo competition at this year’s annual conference and tradeshow in Tampa from Wednesday, October 6 - Friday, October 8. Architects, designers, contractors, manufacturers and owners are invited to submit high-quality photos ...
Joint Rule is Issued to Supplement H-2B Visa Cap
By NRCA. Supplemental visas available only to U.S. businesses which attest that they will likely suffer irreparable harm without the ability to employ all the H-2B workers requested in their petition. U.S. Customs and Immigration Services announced July 23 that employers can file H-2B petitions for returning workers under the fiscal ...
JobNimbus Ranks No. 543 on the 2021 Inc. 5000, a Prestigious Award after Three Years of Impressive Growth
JobNimbus has seen improvement in many areas throughout the last three years leading to greater revenue success. Inc. magazine revealed today that JobNimbus is No. 543 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful ...
MRA Calls for Increased Government, Utility Action to Spur Home Efficiency Improvement and Reduce Climate Impacts
The MRA is calling on federal, state and local governments and utilities to take more action to incentivize homeowners to make smart, energy-efficient decisions. The start of fall is typically the time to prepare for cold weather. But with a changing climate many regions are experiencing hotter weather longer, making home ...
Roofing Alliance Seeking Nominations for MVP and Gold Circle Awards
The awards spotlight roofing industry professionals committed to the industry and excellence in roofing. The Roofing Alliance, celebrating 25 years as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), has opened the nomination period for its 2021-22 Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Gold Circle Awards. The two programs spotlight and ...
METALCON Introduces its New IMP Pavilion in Tampa
Understand Why IMP Roof Panels are “Tomorrow’s Roof Panels Today.” METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, in partnership with its sponsoring association, the Metal Construction Association (MCA), announces the Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) Pavilion launching at this year’s annual conference ...
MCA Releases New White Paper: "Insulated Metal Panel NBC Specifications for Roofs and Walls"
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released the first of several industry-standard guide specifications. The first release consists of two specifications, based on criteria applicable to IMPs captured within the International Building Code or IBC. The paper is designed to aid designers working with Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) to help them ...
Meet Roof Hugger’s Sister Company, Building Products Development, Inc.
By Roof Hugger. Learn about Building Products Development, Inc. Building Products Development was founded in 2002. BPD was formed to design and market a series of clips and accessory parts. BPD now specializes in designing, manufacturing and testing a wide variety of clips that outperform others in the industry ...
Trade Association Coalition Announces Findings from Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey takes the pulse of the reroofing industry on a quarterly basis and serves as a regular barometer of the industry’s business conditions. In July, more than 300 respondents in the U.S. and Canada shared their perspectives on the current state of the reroofing industry by completing the most recent ...
GAF Showcases Deep Bench of Offerings at 2021 International Roofing Expo
As North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF brings a wealth of expertise across both residential and commercial roofing. Today at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), GAF offers a fully interactive, self-guided experience that highlights their comprehensive range of products and services. Visit the GAF booth (#1907) to learn ...
