Industry News
Veterans Construction Job Fair Recap
The fair brought together veterans looking for construction industry jobs with 16 companies and over 50 open positions. In May, SOPREMA hosted a Veterans Construction Job Fair at our Pompano Beach, Florida location. The event was organized by SOPREMA’s very own Jeanette Alston-Wilkins, Customer Relations Specialist. It was designed to bring ...
Beacon Roofing Supply Joins NRCA's One Voice Initiative, Becomes NRCA Partner Member
The company upgraded its associate membership to "partner member." Rosemont, Illinois—The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced Beacon Roofing Supply Inc., Herndon, Virginia., has joined NRCA's One Voice initiative, upgrading its associate membership to "partner member." In 2017, NRCA launched its One Voice Initiative to unite the roofing industry and speak ...
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress Announces New Board of Trustees
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress has announced the members of its 2018-19 board of trustees. Rod Petrick, president of Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc., Frankfort, Illinois, will serve as president; Josh Kelly, vice president of product development and innovation for OMG® Roofing Products, Agawam, Massachusetts, will serve as vice president; and ...
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 ...
