Industry News
Save the Date for NERCA’s Convention & Trade Show February 2-4, 2021
Annual Convention & Trade Show February 2-4, 2021, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Atlantic City, NJ The NERCA Executive Committee and Board of Directors are pleased to announce that the Annual Convention & Trade Show has been rescheduled to February 2-4, 2021. Despite the Convention slogan “See 2020 with ...
National Roofing Contractors Association Launches Podcast Series
The National Roofing Contractors Association has launched a new podcast series, “Stories of an Extraordinary Industry.” Episodes will share roofing professionals’ firsthand accounts of their meaningful experiences and stories of inspiration, generosity and success in the roofing industry. In the first episode, “House Flipper to Roofing Industry Leader,” sponsored by Owens ...
Meet MVP Winner Mike Ryan
By Kate Edwards. Go above and beyond but do it quietly. Every year, the Roofing Alliance’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards program recognizes and celebrates workers who are nominated by their coworkers in two categories: 1) Workers who exemplify dedication to their work, employees, and company; demonstrate a strong work ethic; ...
Congress Approves Additional Time for PPP Loan Forgiveness
By Gary Thill. Roofing professionals now have extra time and more flexibility to use PPP funds. New guidance regarding the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loan forgiveness was announced by the federal government. The amount of time and flexibility to use these funds is being extended based on new legislation. This information is ...
This Year, the FRSA Convention & Expo is Coming to You!
By Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association. With health and safey as a top priority, FRSA's 98th Annual Convention and Expo has gone virtual. After closely monitoring the worldwide situation with COVID-19, the FRSA Executive Committee and staff made the difficult decision to cancel FRSA’s 98th Annual Convention and the ...
Place your Bid!
By Heidi J. Ellsworth Find your dream item or trip, place a bid online and help students pay for college. With COVID moving everything in 2020 to a virtual format, the Davis Memorial Foundation has put together a special auction experience that will continue to raise funds for scholarships! The Davis Trustees ...
Executive Order Affects H-2B Seasonal Guest Worker Program
By National Roofing Contractors Association. Extended restrictions placed on immigrant visas is impacting the seasonal workforce. On June 22, President Trump issued an Executive Order extending current restrictions on certain immigrant visas that have been in place since April and expanded those entry restrictions to certain nonimmigrant visa categories, including the H-2B ...
Canada National Roofing Week
Canada's first annual National Roofing Week will take place August 24-28, 2020! The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s first annual National Roofing Week celebration will take place nationwide from August 24-28, 2020. We look forward to your participation! We will be sending each CRCA member a ...
Expert Estimating Part 1 – Developing a Solid Estimating Process
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Every estimator should start the process by developing a thorough understanding of the project’s scope. Estimators need to be able to visualize a project from start to finish, a skill that many build after having spent time in the field an on the job. Understanding the ...
Determining a Roof Repair System Ideal for Healthcare Facilities
By Western Colloid. Healthcare workers, patients and residents need functional and safe buildings now more than ever. For many reasons, the healthcare industry has received a spotlight of attention from news and media outlets due to the advent of COVID-19. While it’s imperative that healthcare workers on the frontline receive the support ...
