Industry News
Get Inspired, Get Motivated, Get to the Keynote
Don't miss your opportunity to get inspired and get motivated at the Keynote Address sponsored by Malarkey Roofing. By attending you have the opportunity to win a free Conference Super Pass for the 2020 IRE in Dallas, TX! In a few short weeks, we will gather in Nashville, Tennessee for the ...
OSHA Updates Final Crane Operator Ruling
By Western States Roofing Contractors Association. New crane operator certification. Per OSHA’s publication in the Federal Register on November 9, 2018, the requirements for crane operator certification will take effect on December 10, 2018, and the requirements for employers to evaluate/document crane operators will take effect on February 7, 2019. Further, OSHA stated ...
Let it Snow!
By METALCON. As winter weather officially sets in and reports of snow and ice storms appear in the news on a more regular basis. Thanks to our friends at MCA, you will be well prepared. MCA has released a technical bulletin concerning snow retention and the proper design and use of snow ...
Visit NRCA at the IRE – Prizes Including FREE Membership
Whether you are a current NRCA member or roofing professional thinking about joining, we encourage you to visit NRCA booth 5715 during the 2020 International Roofing Expo where you can "Spin to Win" great prizes, including free NRCA membership for one year (contractors only), a Yeti Cooler, free NRCA ProCertification ...
Seventy-Nine Percent of Construction Firms Plan to Expand Headcount in 2019
By AGC. But, most are also worried about their ability to find qualified workers. Seventy-nine percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2019 but an almost equal percentage are worried about their ability to locate and hire qualified workers, according to survey results released today by the Associated General ...
TUBOS Celebrating 10-year of Saving Contractors Time and Labor Costs
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. When we found out that TUBOS was celebrating its 10th year in business; we wanted to know more! Kevin Morris is a co-founder of TUBOS, Inc. When I called him to learn more about how the company was started, I caught him at an appropriate place ...
Are you Tired of Low-Bid Scenarios?
The Center for Procurement Excellence is too and wants to help change that. The Center for Procurement Excellence (CPE) is a non-profit, member-based organization focused on the support, education and certification of optimized solicitation practices that emphasize speed, minimizing protests and attracting high performing proponents. They provide training and certification for ...
2018-2019 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award Winners Announced
Five outstanding roofing professionals compete for Best of the Best. The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the winners of the 2018-2019 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards who have been invited to the International Roofing Expo® (IRE) where they will be recognized at the ...
WTI and The University of Akron Launch RISE
RISE provides new educational opportunities for WTI employees and addresses construction labor shortage. Completing a degree while working full-time can be difficult as individuals worry about how to get to campus for class or -- more importantly -- how to pay for coursework. The University of Akron (UA) and WTI (Weatherproofing ...
5 Signs Your Roofing Business Needs Accountability
While running a business, it can take time to get to the root of a problem. To speed up the investigation process, we've compiled five signs that your roofing business might need more accountability! 1. Your Overhead is Through the Roof Pun not intended, but you can still roll your eyes if ...
