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New State Law Cracks Down on Roof Scams
A new state law makes it clear that it’s illegal for a contractor or roofer to waive an insurance deductible. “This new law will help further protect consumers,” said Texas Insurance Commissioner Kent Sullivan. “Roofers who waive deductibles are cutting corners. Take your business elsewhere.” After a major storm, contractors – including ...
Roofing Contractors Face Shortage of Skilled Workers - The Freedonia Group Weighs In
As discussed in the study Roofing Accessories, "The roofing industry – like many other construction trades – faces a shortage of skilled workers." The main factors contributing to the shortage include: older roofers aging out of the profession younger generations showing less inclination to enter traditionally blue-collar careers government policies that have made it ...
2019 Metal Construction Hall of Fame
Dale Nelson, a founder of Roof Hugger, was one of eight inductees. Last month, Metal Construction News announced the eight honorees who were inducted into the 2019 Metal Construction Hall of Fame. These honorees represent the breadth of the industry and showcase the innovation and excitement that the industry offers. Over the ...
Elmer W. Davis, Inc. Recognized as Tremco 2018 Contractor of the Year
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The company has been providing commercial roofing services since 1936. Each year, Tremco recognizes projects and contractors for their quality installations. Last year, Elmer W. Davis, Inc., headquartered in Rochester, New York was recognized for their outstanding workmanship and superior installations of Tremco Roofing systems. The company ...
Meet MVP and Best of the Best Winner Brandon Reese
By Lauren White. A Sergeant First Class in the National Guard has found a career in roofing. Every year, outstanding employees are nominated by their coworkers for the Roofing Alliance’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award program. This award recognizes and celebrates workers in two categories: 1) Workers who exemplify dedication ...
The Latest Volume of the NRCA Manual is Available
The NRCA Roofing Manual Membrane Roof Systems—2019 is available in the NRCA Bookstore. This volume of the manual provides information about the design, materials and installation techniques applicable to membrane roof systems used in low-slope roof system applications. It includes information about roof decks, air and vapor retarders, rigid board insulation, ...
The Roofing Alliance Announces 2019-2020 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Recipients
Five new students receive $5,000 scholarships. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Recipients for 2019-20. Since 1986, The Roofing Alliance has invested time and funding not only to educate the roofing industry but also the industry's youth ...
WTI, Tremco Roofing Become Official Business Partner of SkillsUSA
The company now has the ability to introduce thousands of schools and their students to rewarding career paths in roofing management. WTI* (Weatherproofing Technologies Inc.) and Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance announced today that they have become an official business partner of SkillsUSA, a partnership of students, teachers and industry working ...
Innovation Stations Return to METALCON 2019
By METALCON. Did you know that you will have four chances to win a $500 CASH PRIZE at METALCON 2019? All you have to do is visit all ten Innovation Stations located on the show floor and scan the METALCON APP for a chance to be entered into the daily drawing. Cash ...
National Women in Roofing Arizona Chapter Roof Donation to Avis Angels
By NWIR Arizona Council. The National Women in Roofing Arizona Council and members of the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association are working together to give back to the community For 2019, the National Women in Roofing AZ Chapter (NWiR AZ) donated a free roof to Avis Lopez a foster parent for Arizona’s ...
