Industry News
Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) and SmartBrief Partner
SmartBrief and RT3 work together to promote progressive roofing practices. Dallas, Texas – Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), an emerging technology focused group of roofing industry thought leaders, and SmartBrief, a leading digital media publisher of targeted business news, are seeing success with their partnership to promote technology throughout the roofing ...
ARMA – IRE Session: How to Properly Design, Install and Maintain Asphalt Shingle Roofs That Last
This ARMA educational session at IRE to focus on proper asphalt shingle installation and the components of a durable roofing system. Professional roofers attending the International Roofing Expo (IRE) can learn how properly designed, installed and maintained asphalt shingle roofing systems help provide superior roof protection, leak prevention and durability against ...
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress is hosting its fourth Construction Management Student Competition
The winning teams of the Construction Management Student Competition will be announced Feb. 7 during the NRCA Industry Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception starting at 5 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Great Hall AD. The Alliance's 2018 Construction Management Student Competition continues to be a hallmark competition that ...
Notable NRCA Events Taking Place at the International Roofing Expo in New Orleans
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss these events happening Feb. 6 – 8, 2018 at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). TUESDAY, FEB. 6 NRCA Young Contractors: Emerging Technology Roundtable Discussion 7:45-9:15 a.m. Summary: A forum to discuss technologies currently being used and how others are using technology in ...
National Women in Roofing Day Women-owned Business Round Table to be Hosted by KARNAK owner Sarah Jane Jelin
Attendees will have the chance to learn from Sarah Jane Jelin and her experiences in becoming a certified women-owned business and the opportunities that it presents. National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Day is taking place on Sunday, February 4, just prior to the International Roofing Expo in New Orleans. ...
North American Roofing CEO Kelly Wade to Speak at National Women in Roofing
Attendees are encouraged to submit questions by January 31 for an interactive Q&A session after Kelly Wade gives her presentation. National Women in Roofing (NWIR), a national organization focused on the empowerment of women within the roofing industry, has announced that Kelly Wade, CEO of Tampa, Florida-based North American Roofing will ...
GAF Welcomes 'Dirty Jobs' Host, Skilled Trade Advocate Mike Rowe to the IRE 2018 Show Floor
Join GAF and Mike Rowe for a salute to our troops – both active and veterans. Roofing contractors will get to meet the ‘dirtiest man on television’ at the 2018 International Roofing Expo (IRE). Mike Rowe, former host of the hit show “Dirty Jobs” on the Discovery Channel, and renowned public speaker, ...
Let’s Play Golf!
Arizona Roofing Contractors Association Spring Golf Tournament Spend a day on the Greens with Arizona Roofing Contractors Association for the annual Spring Golf Tournament at the Ocotillo Golf Resort on Friday, May 18, 2018. They are anticipating another sold out event. It’s going to be great year and the association ...
Think You Have What It Takes to Be a S.T.A.R.?
Get your applications in for the FRSA S.T.A.R Award by April 10, 2018. In 2013, Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) held the first annual S.T.A.R. Awards – the Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing – an event highlighting industry projects throughout Florida. Under the leadership of then president-elect ...
OSHA warns employers and employees of snow removal hazards
If you have teams removing snow from roofs this winter, take precautions and focus on safety. With a massive winter storm and frigid temperatures recently affecting the East Coast, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is urging those involved in snow removal and cleanup to take precautions and focus ...
