Roofing Industry News
ARCA 2017 Membership Lunch ‘n’ Learn
Understand and Utilize the Power of Your ARCA Membership Don’t miss this informal, informative and commitment-free opportunity to learn about your ARCA Membership and benefits. The ARCA Lunch 'n' Learn offers a time to network, enjoy lunch with colleagues, and gain knowledge about your ARCA Membership. Hosted by the volunteers of ...
WSRCA Issues Information Bulletin 2017 S-2 Regarding Gutters & Drainage
The bulletin relates to steep-slope roof drainage and specifically gutters and downspouts. As the severity of surface weather storms appear to be occurring with greater frequency and in some areas with increased amounts of rainfall, WSRCA’s Steep-slope Committee wants to remind roofing designers, roofing contractors, and all of our members of ...
Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) Launches Website
Website supports Roofing Technology Resource Dissemination Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), an emerging group of roofing industry thought leaders, launched a new informational website at www.RT3thinktank.com. The group is focused on disseminating technology information, research and updates obtained through RT3 meetings. The website will be the platform to share ...
PetersenDean Roofing & Solar Selects GAF as Preferred Manufacturer of Cool Shingles
PetersenDean considers GAF an innovate and dependable manufacturer of American-made products. Fremont, California-based PetersenDean Roofing & Solar announced its relationship with GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. The relationship will help supply PetersenDean consumers in all of its seven operating states with shingles that can be used to comply with Title ...
The NRCA Industry Alliance is accepting Gold Circle nominations
The deadline for Gold Circle nominations is October 13. The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress is seeking nominations for its 2017 Gold Circle Awards program, which recognizes NRCA or Alliance members for their significant contributions to the roofing industry. Gold Circle Awards categories include outstanding workmanship—low-slope; outstanding workmanship—steep-slope; innovative solutions—new construction; innovative ...
BLUEFIN Announces Acquisition of CyberCon Consulting
The acquisition will enhance the value both companies bring to their customers. BLUEFIN, LLC today announced the acquisition of CyberCon Consulting, Inc. This transaction represents a significant opportunity to enhance the value both companies can deliver to their customers. CyberCon has a long history of providing the highest quality roof consulting ...
Knit Line & Facer Irregularities in Rigid Polyiso Foam Roof Insulation
WSRCA’s Industry Issues Committee releases Technical Bulletin 2017-II-1 regarding irregularities in Polyiso Insulation Changes in materials and methods used to produce rigid polyisocyanurate insulation boards for roof systems has been a concern for WSRCA members at different times over the years. As you may recall, WSRCA’s Low‐Slope Committee provided WSRCA Members ...
FRSA Roofing Training Center Available for Rent
The FRSA Roofing Training Center is able to be rented by both members and nonmembers. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Educational Foundation Training Center is ideal for hands-on training, product demonstrations and education sessions. The center has two locations for hands-on training and product demos – an ...
FRSA Advocates for OSHA Changes in Washington, D.C.
Trent Cotney, FRSA General Counsel, tackled the OSHA changes head on at the meeting. On July 17, 2017, Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc. (FRSA) attended the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) stakeholder meeting in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting was “to discuss the future direction ...
A View From The Hill - Political News: OSHA Delays Silica Standard Rule for Construction
Western States Roofing Contractors Association shares news on OSHA’s delay of the Silica Standard. By Craig Brightup, The Brightup Group LLC On April 6, Fed-OSHA announced its delaying enforcement of the silica rule for construction by three months, from June 23 to Sept. 23, 2017 (click here to download the Press Release). ...
