Industry News
Learn About Legal Issues and Pitfalls Building Enclosure Professionals Face
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. An auxiliary seminar at IIBEC will be presented by Cotney Construction Law. Join fellow roofing professionals at the 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show on March 26-31, 2020. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) has arranged over 25 hours of educational sessions, which ...
Roofing Technology Think Tank Launches Podcast
The RT3 Podcast highlights emerging and disruptive solutions that help build the professionalism and appeal of the roofing industry. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced the launch of the RT3 Podcast, hosted by Ryan Groth RT3 board ...
FRSA's Message from the President
By Brian Swope, CPRC. It is hard to believe that we have welcomed in a new year (and a new decade)! I hope that everyone had an outstanding holiday season with friends and family. I know that in our house, the season went by in a blur and school could not start ...
Alabama Academy Will Offer Free Training in Building Trades
By NRCA. Training opportunities are increasing in the skilled trades as labor shortages continue. The North Alabama Homebuilding Academy opened January 16 in Huntsville, Alabama, and will offer free education in building trades, according to www.constructiondive.com. Qualified students will receive eight weeks of training if they attend classes in the evening or four ...
IIBEC Releases New Manual of Practice
Professionals who follow the practices, principles, and precepts of this Manual will provide valuable service to their clients. The 2020 IIBEC Manual of Practice: Roofing, Waterproofing, and Exterior Wall Consulting and Quality Observation, is the long-awaited and all-new third edition on industry standards of practice for building enclosure consultants and quality ...
Roofing Ranks 4th Among Most Dangerous Jobs in U.S.
By WSRCA. There were 5,250 fatal job-related injuries in 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a slight increase from the previous year. While no job is completely free of risk, most jobs are relatively safe. Yet there are quite a few professions that are far more dangerous, and where ...
Your Children Could be Recipients of the RCAT Scholarship
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. RCAT hopes to award $50,000 in scholarships to students this year. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) provides opportunities to help their members access up-to-date continuing education. They also support their members’ families by awarding students who are eager to further their education by providing ...
You Are The Future of the Roofing Industry
Apply today for NRCA's next Future Executives Institute class, FEI Class-10! This comprehensive three-year program, held at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in Chicago and in conjunction with the International Roofing Expo,® offers an in-depth look at leadership theory and practice. You also benefit from a unique industry networking opportunity ...
SOPREMA Earns Honors For Healthy Workplace Practices
The Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) recognized 111 Ohio employers, including SOPREMA, Inc., for healthy worksite practices during its 16th annual Healthy Worksite Awards presentation in January. The Healthy Worksite Award recognizes Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness through comprehensive worksite health promotion and wellness programs. Applicants ...
Change, Challenge and Opportunity on Tap for the 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show
Building enclosure professionals from across North America will gather March 26-31, 2020, for the 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, to be held this year at the Marriott Marquis Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. The premier annual event of the International Institute of Building ...
