Industry News
Educational Opportunity: National Roofing Legal Resource Center Annual Seminar
Register by July 31 and save $100 on this Annual Seminar. Make plans now to attend NRLRC's 39th Annual Seminar at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, Calif., Sept. 6-8. In just three days, you will gain extraordinary ideas and learn innovative strategies and useful new approaches for managing your ...
June Member News from the North East Roofing Contractors Association
Massachusetts and NFPA to Require Hot Works Training Statewide. In an email to those currently registered as hot works trainers, the NFPA announced that Massachusetts has recently amended their state fire prevention regulations to require anyone performing hot work to have successfully completed the NFPA program. The NFPA also stated that they ...
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance Launches YouTube Channel for Commercial Roofing Contractors
The channel contains brief instructional videos showing solutions to common and unusual rooftop problems. Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance announced today it has launched YouTube channel, "Contractor Corner by Corey," in support of commercial roofing contractors, demonstrating in-field techniques to help roofing projects run more productively. "Contractor Corner By Corey," hosted by ...
MRCA Safety Awards and ELITE Contractor Program
Elite Contractor and Safety Awards - The new and improved online application process is now available! Many MRCA Members have taken their Safety Programs to the next level and used their ELITE Status to set them apart from their competition. Here is what one MRCA Member had to say about his experience ...
Best Practices to Avoid Change Order Disputes
By Cotney Construction Law. Having a standard change order process can reduce or prevent project disputes. Change orders, when handled properly, can increase project profitability, reduce the likelihood of disputes, and protect the reputation of your business. However, change orders are one of the most common disputes for construction projects and are ...
NRCA Announces Children's Art Contest Winners
Winning artwork to be featured on 2018 National Roofing Week material. NRCA has announced the winners of its 2018 Children's Art Contest, sponsored by A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, Aurora, Ill., and the International Roofing Expo® (IRE). To celebrate National Roofing Week June 3-9, NRCA held the contest to promote the importance ...
NRCA Offers Toolbox Talks Publication
The Toolbox Talks Publication is designed for foremen and trainers to implement hands-on safety training for workers. NRCA Toolbox Talks is designed specifically for foremen and trainers to review an important safety lesson with their crews each week. Each lesson is structured to allow for various presentation styles and includes the latest ...
Succession Planning for Your Business
By David Kronenfeld, Cotney Construction Law. Critical components of a succession plan help prevent potential disruption down the road. A good business succession plan finds its roots in a solid operating or shareholder agreement. Establishing baseline rules for who has voting interests, who can transfer their interests in the company, what happens ...
NRCA Urges Consumers to Recognize National Roofing Week 2018, Identify Local Contractor in Preparation for Summer Storms
During National Roofing Week, NRCA urged consumers to research and find a reputable local roofing contractor ahead of summer storms. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is urging communities to recognize the significance of roofs to every home and business during National Roofing Week, which took place June 3-9. NRCA also ...
Oregon Nonprofit Helps Women Find Construction Jobs
By NRCA. Connie Ashbrook, director emeritus of Oregon Tradeswomen, founded the organization 29 years ago to address gender imbalance in the construction field. As Portland, Ore., struggles to find enough workers to meet construction demand, nonprofit Oregon Tradeswomen is working to help women find jobs in the industry, according to www.pdxmonthly.com. After moving ...
