Industry News
Prepare Yourself for Changes to Industry Standards
By: Ryan VanWert, Director of Engineering Services, Duro-Last. As testing and product evaluation methods become more sophisticated, we are starting to see some big changes take effect in the industry. If you haven’t heard already, the American Society of Civil Engineers’ ASCE 7-16, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and ...
Metal Roofing Alliance Offers Discount, Educational Seminars at METALCON 2019
Promo code offered by Metal Roofing Alliance provides a $40 savings off the cost of registration. Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), the leading nonprofit organization working to support the residential metal roofing industry in the U.S. and Canada, is offering more opportunities to save and learn during METALCON 2019, held in ...
Oregon Sees Boom in Apprenticeship Applications
By NRCA. Enrollment in the apprenticeship program has more than doubled over the last six years. The number of people in Oregon’s state-registered apprenticeship programs has more than doubled during the past six years, with more than 10,000 people enrolled as of June, according to www.registerguard.com. In 2013, Oregon had about ...
3M™ DBI-SALA® Twin-Leg Nano-Lok™ edge and Twin-Leg Nano-Lok™ Wrap Back Self-Retracting Lifelines Stop Use and Product Recall
In a fall and under certain conditions, the energy absorber of these devices may not properly deploy. On July 25, 2019, 3M Fall Protection announced an immediate stop use and product recall of the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Twin-Leg Nano-Lok™ edge and the Twin-Leg Nano-Lok™ Wrap Back Self-Retracting Lifeline. These Twin-Leg Nano-Loks ...
WSRCA Announces 2019-2020 Technical Committee Assignments
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner WSRCA is committed to researching all types of roofing in the western US. Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) recently announced its technical committee assignments for the upcoming 2019-2020 year. These committees are comprised of contractor members that focus on current and continuing problems and ...
Meet MVP Winner Drew Thomas
By Lauren White. This Superintendent and Assessment Specialist is the “go-to” guy for questions and complicated calculations. 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 ...
METALCON Announces Veterans Leadsership Program as 2019 Charity
By METALCON. While we may not be highlighting a magnificent building today in Magnificent Metal Monday, what could be more magnificent than raising awareness and funds for a good cause? Continuing METALCON’s 20-year history of “giving back,” we are delighted to announce that this year’s fundraising efforts will go toward the Veterans ...
Withstanding The Elements
By Melissa Lee, Marketing communications manager, Duro-Last, Inc. New Metal Roof for Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park Crater Lake National Park, located along the Cascade Mountain Range in Southern Oregon, has long been a popular destination for travelers from every corner of the world. Formed over 7,700 years ago when Mount Mazama ...
Kopp Electric Company Joins Ranks of CertainTeed’s Master Solar Installer Program
Company will offer 25-year workmanship warranty on CertainTeed solar products. Kopp Electric Company has received CertainTeed’s premier solar credential – Master Solar Installer. Master Solar Installers demonstrate the highest levels of solar knowledge as well as a commitment to quality and homeowner satisfaction. Solar installers who achieve CertainTeed’s Master Solar Installer credential ...
Marco Wins 13th Gold Key of Excellence Award.
By Marco Industries. Rural Builder Magazine readers have named Marco a Gold Key of Excellence Award winner for the 13th time. The annual Gold Key Award recognizes the elite in our industry. More than 100 companies qualify through nominations, but only the top 10 percent annually receive the honor. Through a ballot ...
