Industry News
COVID-19 Update from Kansas Roofing Association
Friday, March 27, 2020 It's been a very business as UN-usual the past two weeks! Companies and employees across the country are making difficult decisions about how to maneuver in a very different landscape. We know you are getting inundated with emails regarding COVID-19 resources, information, guidance, etc. Instead of emailing you ...
National Roofing Contractors Association to Hold Telephone Town Hall
The National Roofing Contractors Association will hold a COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall Monday, March 30, at 5 p.m. EST. The purpose of the town hall is to share the latest information regarding COVID-19 as it relates to the roofing industry. Critical COVID-19 topics will be discussed, including work-site shutdowns, “essential” businesses and ...
New Tech Machinery COVID-19 Status Update: We Remain Open for Business
Editor's Note: This is an announcement from New Tech Machinery As New Tech Machinery continues to closely monitor and respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, our sincere thoughts are with those impacted by this virus on a global basis. The health and well-being of our employees, customers, and partners remain ...
BTEA Supports Governor’s Temporary Construction Shut Down of Non-Essential Construction Job Sites
The contractor members of the Building Trades Employers Association , the largest association of union contractors in New York, have always responded when New York faced its most serious challenges: 9/11, Superstorm Sandy and today the COVID-19 Pandemic. “We have supported the Governor's efforts to keep construction job sites open,” ...
Marco Industries Remain Open for Business
Editor's Note: This is an announcement from Marco Industries Business Update during COVID-19 As a valued Marco customer, we’d like to give you a brief update on our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Governments (Federal, State & Provincial) have designated construction and its supporting supply chain businesses as “essential” during ...
Roofing and Waterproofing is ”Essential Business"
Editor's Note: This is an announcement from IB Roof Systems Due to the crucial role we play in manufacturing and supply of critical waterproofing materials, IB Roof Systems will continue to operate under the state of emergency and shelter in place orders that were recently issued in the U.S. as local ...
NFP Integrates Brokerages Across Canadian Market as ‘NFP’
NFP continues to execute long-term strategy in Canada, unifying business names, further integrating acquired brokerages, and elevating value for employees and clients NFP Canada Corp. (NFP), a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides employee benefits, property and casualty (P&C), retirement and individual solutions through its various licensed Canadian insurance brokerages, ...
COVID-19 and Roofing Pt 1: How to Identify and Appeal to Your Customers' Situations
By Equipter. Building relationships is tough when you’re trying to keep up with production. But when a worldwide epidemic like COVID-19 hits, it’s wise to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen your connections and strengthen the bridge between you and your prospects. Here are a few simple ways to develop stronger relationships ...
NRCA Organizes Letter Campaign to Address Business Concerns During COVID-19 Crisis
Guidance requested to define essential businesses, services amd workers. To help address roofing professionals’ business concerns during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the National Roofing Contractors Association led an industrywide effort March 19 to send a letter to President Trump asking the administration to provide clear guidance to states regarding essential ...
H-2B Visas and Visa Cap Information for the 2020 Season
By Southeast Contracting. The H-2B Visa Program has been active since 1986 and it was created to cover the lack of workers in the U.S. for industries that require temporary unskilled workers in their busiest seasons. This program's evolution has impacted the roofing industry through the years. During the recession of 2009-2010, ...
