Roofing Industry News
Addressing the Construction Labor Shortage
By Curt Liscum, SOPREMA. Projected growth in roofing industry challenged by shortage of skilled roofers. The construction labor shortage is the biggest headache for all of us. Conquering this beast will take hard work and a dedicated focus to the issues at hand. It will not be easy, and I look forward ...
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prizes for Teaching Excellence are Open for Applications
The company has doubled the Tools for Schools Prize to award a total of $1 million. Harbor Freight founder Eric Smidt says the company was so inspired by last year’s teachers’ commitment and passion for teaching that they wanted to do more. This year, they will be awarding more than $1 ...
OSHA Will Enforce Regulations Regarding Beryllium Exposure
Contractors encouraged to review SDSs to ensure employee protection. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has two new regulations that will be enforced May 20 that could affect a narrow scope of tasks a roofing contractor may perform—general industry rule 29CFR 1910.1024 and construction rule 29CFR 1926.1124 related to beryllium ...
California Energy Commission Approves Standards Mandating Solar Power on New Homes
Solar panels will pay for themselves and yield monthly utility bill savings over 30-year mortgage. The California Energy Commission voted unanimously to recommend energy-efficiency standards set to be added to state building regulations later this year that will make California the first state in the U.S. to require solar panels on ...
North East Roofing Contractors Association Convention a Success
If you missed the Convention, here’s what you missed! Thank you to everyone who attended the 2018 North East Roofing Contractors Association Convention (NERCA) Convention! Here’s a recap of events: Lou Silver of Silver Roofing Inc. completed his term as NERCA President and Bradley Sontz of Max Sontz Roofing Services, Inc. was ...
National Women in Roofing May 2018 Letter from the Chair - #MeToo
By Shari Carlozzi, Hapco, Inc. Carlozzi was surprised and disappointed on one industry magazine’s article about the #MeToo movement. I recently opened a roofing industry magazine on the subject of the #MeToo movement, and while I wasn’t surprised to see an article on the subject that has rocked the nation, I was ...
Why Should You Become an NRCA Member?
By NRCA. NRCA membership joins you to a community of professionals dedicated to the roofing industry. When you become an NRCA member, you join more than 3,600 members who represent the top tier of professionals dedicated to advancing the roofing industry. NRCA membership also provides you with exclusive members-only resources, including: Access to 500+ ...
New York City Mandates 40 Hours of Safety Training for Workers
Training requirements in response to increases in construction-site accidents and injuries. New York City's Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced its final safety training requirements include a mandatory 40 hours for workers and 62 hours for supervisors, according to www.constructiondive.com. The new requirements apply to those working at projects where the ...
NRCA Issues Action Alert Regarding H-2B Visas
Streamlined application process would provide certainty for employers and protections for workers. The H-2B Visas seasonal guest worker program provides an opportunity for businesses to operate at a greater capacity, retain their full-time workers, and further contribute to local and state economies. However, burdensome regulations issued in recent years and outdated ...
NRCA University Offers ProForeman Certificate Program
Certificates are awarded to participants and companies jointly, recognizing achievement on both parts. NRCA University's ProForeman Certificate Program allows roofing company employees to earn a certificate by completing a series of training programs and demonstrating their competence to perform work. After completing the program, employees should be able to demonstrate an ability ...
